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 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...
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, 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...
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 Southern plantation in the Deep South. What makes this stately Greek Revival mansion so unique and photographable is the quarter-mile-long...
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 for its rich history. Built in 1813 as an educational facility, the impressive brick structure has stood at the corner of High and...
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, magnificent gardens and centuries-old trees, like I do. This historic plantation was established in the 1730s by planter John Williams, who...
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...
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...
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 American Revolution and is only a few hours away. Much like the Gettysburg battlefield, the Valley Forge National Historic Park comprises...
El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, N.M.
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 used this rustic-yet-lavish hotel as their...
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 taking a step back in time AND a step into the classroom. Whether you’re interested in history, agriculture, old homes, Colonial living,...