Patrick Henry’s Home 1771-1778: Scotchtown
Patrick Henry, who says he’s from the backwoods, has a simpler plantation home than the grandness of Mount Vernon, Monticello, or Montpelier.
18th Century Virginia Musings
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Johnny Tremain tour of Battles of Lexington and Concord
Through the eyes of Johnny Tremain, and Virginians Mann Page and Patrick Henry, touring the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Capitol from Crown to Independence: Colonial Williamsburg
Prompted by these gorgeous pictures that gave us an ah-ha moment as we closely examined the cupula, I’ve written the amazing story of how Virginia’s story is America’s story.
Texas, George Washington, Lafayette: Virginia State Capital
The Virginia General Assembly commissioned that a marble statue of General Washington be made, as well as a marble bust of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Becoming Patriots of the American Revolution
Presenting the 18th century with Martha Washington (myself), Abigail Adams (my daughter), and a boy from a plantation near Yorktown(my son).
First Great Awakening prepared colonies for Independence
To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical [imaginary] idea. -James Madison
Studying Latin with many thanks to Patrick Henry
Known as the Firebrand of the American Revolution, Patrick Henry learned Latin from his father who had classically studied in Scotland.
Inspired by Patrick Henry to become a Classical Homeschool
At the age of 10 Patrick Henry began his classical studies with his father who had been classically trained in Britain before coming to America.
