A Visit to Historic Long Branch
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.
A hero’s death in May
The Stonewall Jackson Shrine marks the site where the Confederate general died on May 10, 1863.
Revolutionary War heroine
Take a step back in time and visit Walnut Grove, the house of Kate Berry, a Revolutionary War heroine.
Remembering the Saber 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
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.
Green Garden’s role in history
We drive by old houses every day. Do you ever think about what took place within those walls? I had the opportunity to spend a beautiful April day in Mosby’s Confederacy at a house that was once the family home of one of Mosby’s Rangers: Major Adolphus “Dolly”...
A visit to historic Belle Grove
Most of you probably know that the main character in the historical fiction novels SHADES OF GRAY/NOBLE CAUSE was based on the real-life Confederate cavalry officer John S. Mosby and his exploits in “Mosby’s Confederacy.” When I was writing the books I would travel...
Arlington House: Residence and Shrine
Arlington House It's been a few years since I've visited Arlington House, but since Robert E. Lee's birthday is January 19, I thought I'd post some of my photos. The beautiful house sits high atop the ridgeline of Arlington Heights, overlooking the Potomac River and...
Historic Morven Park is spectacular
Historic Moven Park Those of you who read my books know that one of my Civil War novels features historic Morven Park on its cover. Located outside Leesburg, Va., the mansion lies in the heart of the Mosby Confederacy and is quite an impressive estate....
A visit to historic Woodlawn
As most of you know, I LOVE old houses! So I was in heaven last weekend when I got to attend a wedding at Woodlawn in Ridge, Md. The historic property was deeded in 1634 to Leonard Calvert, (Maryland’s first governor). The beautiful Manor House that still stands today...