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
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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
Fort Harrison Civil War Camp
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
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
Spotsylvania Battlefield: A Living History Event
Seeking Living History The Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Park Service recently hosted a living history event at the Spotsylvania Battlefield, commemorating the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse during the Civil War. The NPS does a great job offering different events, for all types
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
Hugh Mercer Apothecary
Amputations, Birthday Cake, and Leeches This past weekend, the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia hosted a birthday celebration for Hugh Mercer’s 293rd birthday. Usually there is an entrance fee for the museum, but there was free admission for
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
Slaughter Pen
Slaughter Pen Farm, Fredericksburg, Virginia When I started out doing the research for Slaughter Pen Farm I never imagined that I would uncover all of the information that I did. This post and the YouTube video that is attached isn’t