Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls….. Those 2 words instantly evoke thoughts of majestic and powerful waterfalls. The Falls have long been a popular destination for Newlyweds and tourists alike, and for good reason. Nothing can prepare you for how
Category: Historical
Spotsylvania Battlefield: A Living History Event
Seeking Living History The Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Park Service recently hosted a living history event, commemorating the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse during the Civil War. The NPS does a great job offering different events, for all types of interests, at all
Biltmore Estate- the Beauty of the Gilded Age
Biltmore Estate and Vanderbilt Grandeur The Vanderbilt family is one of the oldest, and most wealthiest families in American history. The Vanderbilt Patriarch, Cornelius Vanderbilt, amassed his fortune through inland water trade and the railroad in the early to mid
James Monroe Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library I recently stumbled across the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library quite by accident. I stopped to visit the Masonic cemetery next door and notice a large Entrance sign sitting adjacent the cemetery. The
Majorly Geeking Out at the Mariners’ Museum
Let’s Explore! This past weekend I was invited out to be a guest instructor for a dance event in Suffolk, Virginia. Since it is a bit of a drive for me, I decided that I would make a weekend of
Alum Spring Park- From Dinosaurs to Duels
Amazing History at Alum Spring Park Preserved sandstone that has been here since the Dinosaurs roamed the Earth, Civil War history, 2 duels, and George Washington? Say whaaaaat? You had me at Dinosaur! Try and Try Again I found Alum
Chatham Gardens
Chatham Gardens History In the early 1920’s, Chatham was purchased by Colonel Daniel Bradford Devore and his wife Helen Stewart Devore. The Devores took on the challenge of fixing the aging property that had been so badly damaged during the