Seasons of Life after one year in Lake Ridge
After owning gorgeous homes in Texas and Virginia, apartment life isn’t what it used to be, however here are a few pictures of some of the best parts.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Virginia – Occoquan
Lake Ridge Apartment in Backwoods of 18th century History
Gunston Hall Plantation was the key to understanding the history of Woodbridge, Belmont Bay,Lake Ridge, and the Occoquan.
Springdale Village Inn night before my Daughter’s Wedding
My daughter told me she had reserved a room for a mother-daughter night in this historic bed and breakfast for her last night as a single gal. Her treat. Oh my!
Historic Occoquan 18th Century Time-Travel with a 1957 Dress
Along the Occoquan River are many of old buildings converted into apartments, townhomes, shops, eateries, and other store fronts.
When the 1860 Lincoln Election Flag Flew over Occoquan
On the 4th of July, nearly 60 abolitionist Black Republicans erected a liberty pole at Rockledge Mansion, owned by a Quaker named Josepth T. Janney.
Looking for the Lees amongst the Ruins of Leesylvania
Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered these artillery positions on the grounds of his ancestral home, since the river meandered from Washington DC.
Visiting Belmont Bay Marina and Historic Occoquan
One stunning 19th century house sold a variety of lovelies from food to jewelry to clothing to decor items, reminding me of Gruene, Texas.
