Visiting Walton’s Mountain…Home of Earl Hamner
While following the Rockfish River through the woods and further up the mountain, I easily imagined that we were actually driving John Walton’s 1923 Ford Truck.
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Tag: Thomas Jefferson
British Invasion of Monticello Reenactment June 4, 1781
On June 4, 1781, as Jack Jouett rode furiously to Monticello with blood streaming down his face, to warn Jefferson to flee for his life.
Michie Tavern c1784 Southern Dining, Shopping, and History
While driving the beautiful forested road to Monticello, we’ve been intrigued by a gorgeous establishment upon a hill as go to Monticello.
A 1775 Walk to the John Marshall Birthplace in Germantown
On the “edge of the American frontier” in Germantown of Fauquier County, we walked to the birthplace of a future Supreme Court Chief Justice.
George Mason, Gunston Hall, Virginia Declaration of Rights
Mason’s worldwide influence began in 1789 France, where Lafayette crafted a declaration of independence for his country that was on the precipice of revolution.
Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants at Tufton Farm
I was excited to visit this historic site I’ve long heard about, where I toured the research gardens and learned lots of historical tips for gardening.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge
After seeing a gorgeous rendering of the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia, and learning that Thomas Jefferson owned it, I’ve wanted to visit with the kids.
Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill
In his retirement, Henry relocated his family from Scotchtown near Richmond, to Red Hill in western Virginia, where he had Blue Ridge vistas to enjoy.
Historic Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern, and Carlyle House
Upon my first visit many years ago, I yearned to explore the Georgian townhouses with quaint gardens and 13 starred flags.
Visiting James Monroe’s Highland near Charlottesville
Surprisingly we learned more about Lafayette and Napoleon at Monroe’s country home near his friends, Jefferson and Madison.
