Kenmore House Video is Up!

Kenmore House Hey everyone!  The Kenmore House is up on YouTube!  I took enough footage for several videos, but we’ll start with this one. Since Kenmore doesn’t allow photo or video inside, this video is only of the exterior areas. 

The Beginnings of Chatham Manor

The Beginnings of Chatham Manor Before Virginia became a state, and even before the American Revolution, there was Chatham Manor.  Built between 1768 and 1771 by William Fitzhugh,  Chatham was named for the 1st Earl of Chatham, William Pitt.  Pitt

Art in Fredericksburg, Virgina

Historical Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, Virginia, situated halfway between Richmond and Washington, DC, is a small city, rich with history.  It is impossible to walk down any of the streets in downtown Fredericksburg and not come across a building or structure that

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

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

Historical Fredericksburg

Enjoying Historical Fredericksburg Many of the adventure posts recently have been in and around historical Fredericksburg, Virginia, and for good reason.  Fredericksburg is rich with Adventuring opportunities.  This past weekend, I decided to venture into downtown Fredericksburg to enjoy a