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Although no battle per se happened at this place, Guinea Station is an important location in the history of the Army of Northern Virginia. As a railroad station it served as a Confederate supply depot. Late in 1862 Confederate troops camped there. There was one...
Animated Map Video Tuesday we visited Fredericksburg. Thank heavens for the National Park Visitor Center and the orientation movie. After immersing ourselves in the events of those December 1862 days and nights, we walked the trail along the stone wall. In the years...
Spent the better part of the day in the heart of Lexington. Visited the Lee Chapel and office on the campus of Washington and Lee University and at the George C. Marshall Museum on the campus of Virginia Military Institute. So much to learn!
After a morning at Natural Bridge, we wandered into Lexington VA and were able to tour the Stonewall Jackson Home and learn more about that gifted military leader. Also went onto the campus of Virginia Military Institute. There's more to see here. May have to return...
Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.
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A lovely way to spend a Sunday in Hampstead. We visited the historic Fenton House to view lots of lovely collectibles, to listen to and learn about harpsicords, and to tour and linger in the garden before heading off to the historic Spaniard’s Inn for a most delectable Sunday Roast.
A visit to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden gave us insight into the evolution and role of public transportation in the creation of London as a great metropolitan area.
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!