Matildaville Ruins: A Real 1700s Ghost Town
A visit to the Matildaville Ruins in the beautiful Great Falls Park in Virginia gave me the opportunity to check another item off my travel bucket list. Great Falls Park is a draw for its natural beauty, but if you’re a history lover like me, you’ll find the...
Weeden House Museum And Garden
A true historical gem in Huntsville, Al., is the Weeden House Museum and Garden. Not only is the house itself intriguing, but so are the stories of the people who once called it home. Built in 1819, the Weeden House is the oldest public house museum in Alabama. The...
Harrison Brothers Hardware: Turning Back Time
You know you’re walking into a historic building the minute you open the door at Harrison Brothers Hardware in Huntsville, AL. Maybe it’s the charm and appeal of the vintage displays, or maybe it’s the chime of an old-fashioned cash register ringing in your ears. In...
A Visit To Historic Arlington House
Everyone has heard of Arlington Cemetery, but few realize that this national shrine is part of the grounds of the historic Arlington House, the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee for three decades. According to the National Park Service, the stately and...
History In The Smoky Mountains
Who knew there was so much history in the Smoky Mountains? Of course the Cherokee people have inhabited the Smoky Mountains for centuries, but I was pleasantly surprised at some of the interesting historic sites I came across as well. It’s amazing to have the...
