Old Houses - Past Lane Travels

Women In Charge At Laura Plantation

Unlike other Louisiana plantations clustered near the mighty Mississippi River, the history of Laura...

Tour A Haunted Louisiana Plantation House

When I had the opportunity to visit a beautiful River Road antebellum mansion, I had no idea I was going to be...

The Daniel Lady Farm In Gettysburg (Haunted?)

The Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg offers a rare window into the past as a witness to the Battle of Gettysburg...

A Secret Vault Saved The Constitution And Declaration

Did you know that a secret vault saved the Constitution and Declaration of Independence during the War of...

An Incredible Weekend At Welbourne Inn

I spent one of the most memorable weekends of my life at the Welbourne Inn Bed and Breakfast in Middleburg,...

Your Guide To An Oak Alley Plantation Tour

An Oak Alley Plantation Tour is truly a bucket list destination for those who want to experience an iconic...

New Bed And Breakfast In Gettysburg Opens

The newest Bed and Breakfast in Gettysburg is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in a town known...

The splendor of Middleton Place Plantation in S.C.

Middleton Place Plantation is the perfect bucket list destination if you enjoy old houses, American history,...

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...

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...

A Visit To Valley Forge

I don't know why it took me so long to visit Valley Forge. It is one of the best preserved sites from the...

Mount Vernon Mansion: A National Treasure

They call it a “privately-owned treasure” and no truer words were ever spoken. A trip to Mount Vernon is like...

The History Of Nottoway Plantation

The history of Nottoway Plantation is one with deep Southern roots. Considered an American heritage landmark,...

Dickson Williams Mansion History

A trip to Greeneville, Tenn., is not complete without learning about the Dickson Williams Mansion history....

A Visit to Historic Long Branch Plantation

Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James visits the Clarke County, Va. Long Branch Historic House and Farm during a trail ride sponsored by the Piedmont Heritage Area.

War Hero At Walnut Grove Plantation

Take a step back in time and visit Walnut Grove, the house of Kate Berry, a Revolutionary War heroine.

Remembering the Sabers and Roses Ball

A journey back in time to the scene of the famous Sabers and Roses Civil War Ball hosted by General JEB Stuart and Heros von Borcke.

Boone Hall Plantation History

If you’re in the hunt for a plantation that offers all the grace and charm of the Old South, take a look at Boone Hall Plantation, outside of Charleston, S.C.