A Visit To Valley Forge
One of the best preserved sites from the American Revolution is located practically in my backyard at Valley Forge. Much like the Gettysburg battlefield, which is my stomping grounds, the Valley Forge National Historic Park comprises 3,500 acres of picturesque,...
El Rancho: The Charm of Yesteryear
Sleep Where The Stars Slept in this iconic Southwestern hotel Spending a night at the historic El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, N.M., is almost like staying at a museum—but a bit grander and a lot more comfortable. Some of the greatest film stars of the mid-20th century...
Mount Vernon: A National Treasure
They call it a “privately-owned treasure” and no truer words were ever spoken. A trip to Mount Vernon is like taking a step back in time AND a step into the classroom. Whether you’re interested in history, agriculture, old homes, Colonial living, gardens or Virginia...
Magnificent ‘Nottoway’ Plantation
Imagine a majestic plantation home that sits about 200 feet behind a Mississippi River levee, and is surrounded by mature live oaks, magnolias and pecan trees. Your imagination probably can't compare to the impressive and spectacular Nottoway Plantation that is...
John Hunt Morgan’s Last Night
The imposing Dickson-Williams Mansion in Greeneville, TN, is an enduring monument to the past that has stood as a silent witness to history for more than two centuries. It’s also where General John Hunt Morgan spent his final moments.
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.