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

Free Things to Do in Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia! One of the difficult things about adventuring, is that sometimes it costs money.  Well, this article is going to cover some free things to do in Richmond, VA. The only cost, is time.  You will probably be able

Gold in Virginia- It’s Not Just a California Thing

Eureka! Gold in Virginia Until recently, I always believed that California was the end all be all in gold production for the United States.  I never imagined that there would be gold in Virginia.  In school, history class was ripe