by Jessica James | Jun 23, 2022 | Old Houses
Did you know that a secret vault saved the Constitution and Declaration of Independence during the War of 1812? With the Fourth of July (Independence Day) approaching, I thought it would be a good time to write a post on how a brick vault in a private home in Virginia...
by Jessica James | Jun 7, 2022 | Old Houses
I spent one of the most memorable weekends of my life at the Welbourne Inn Bed and Breakfast in Middleburg, Va., a few years ago. Looking back on it now, I feel like I was in a time warp—or maybe I dreamed the whole thing. In any event, it seemed like all of the stars...
by Jessica James | May 5, 2022 | Old Houses
An Oak Alley Plantation Tour is truly a bucket list destination for those who want to experience an iconic Southern plantation in the Deep South. What makes this stately Greek Revival mansion so unique and photographable is the quarter-mile-long tunnel of live oak...
by Jessica James | Apr 22, 2022 | Gettysburg, Old Houses
The newest Bed and Breakfast in Gettysburg is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in a town known for its rich history. Built in 1813 as an educational facility, the impressive brick structure has stood at the corner of High and Washington streets for more...
by Jessica James | Apr 5, 2022 | Old Houses
Middleton Place Plantation is the perfect bucket list destination if you enjoy old houses, American history, magnificent gardens and centuries-old trees, like I do. This historic plantation was established in the 1730s by planter John Williams, who selected the site...
by Jessica James | Mar 7, 2022 | Historic Sites, Museums, Old Houses
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...
