Living History at Fort Harrison This past weekend, the Richmond National Battlefield Park Service hosted a Living History event at Fort Harrison. Fort Harrison? You mean Fort Burnham? No… Yes…. Wait…. Ok, let me explain… During the Civil War, Fort
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Top Things To Do In Niagara Falls
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
Galaxy Con Raleigh- Get your Geek on!
Galaxy Con Raleigh!! This past weekend Raleigh held their annual Galaxy Con….. well, technically it’s the first annual since they recently changed their name from Super Con, but you get the point. To get you up to speed: Galaxy Con
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
Virginia Renaissance Faire
Renaissance Faire Newbie This past weekend we took a trip out to the Lake Anna Winery where the Virginia Renaissance Faire was being held. The only other experience that I’d had at a Renaissance Faire was my senior year in
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Seasons seem to be more of a suggestion in Virginia, than actual indications of weather. Luckily, the cold winter gave way to a few warm-ish days in early April and I was able to get to
Chatham Video is Finished!
The Chatham video is finally complete! I took enough footage for several videos, but we’ll start with this one. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to Subscribe to the channel in order to see all of the upcoming videos!
Biltmore- the Beauty of the Gilded Age
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 1800’s. When he
The Start of New Adventures
The Journey of 3000 Miles A year ago this week, I had made the drive from San Diego, CA to Northern Virginia to start a new chapter in my life. After leaving the military, I really struggled trying to find
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