A Visit To Valley Forge

A Visit To Valley Forge

by | Dec 23, 2021 | Old Houses

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 3,500 acres of...
Mount Vernon Mansion: A National Treasure

Mount Vernon Mansion: A National Treasure

by | Nov 22, 2021 | Old Houses

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...