Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown – October 2022
After leaving Maine, we headed south to Williamsburg, Virginia for four nights. Our goal was to visit three historical towns, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. It was a such a great few days. We stayed at the Wyndham Resort.
Mount Vernon, Virginia – August 2022
Michelle and I took a quick tour of President George Washington's home, Mount Vernon. We could have easily spent an entire day looking at all of the exhibits, buildings and overall plantation.
The home began as a one and one-half story house built in 1734 by George Washington's father, Augustine Washington, and received its well-known name from his half-brother Lawrence Washington. George Washington began running Mount Vernon in 1754, and over the next 45 years slowly enlarged the dwelling to create the 21-room residence we see today. Take a look at Mountvernon.org if you are interested in finding out more.
The home began as a one and one-half story house built in 1734 by George Washington's father, Augustine Washington, and received its well-known name from his half-brother Lawrence Washington. George Washington began running Mount Vernon in 1754, and over the next 45 years slowly enlarged the dwelling to create the 21-room residence we see today. Take a look at Mountvernon.org if you are interested in finding out more.
Washington DC, Part II – August 2022
Our last weekend in Virginia we had family visit us from Texas. We had a grueling schedule to see as much as possible. Here is a few highlights from Thursday-Sunday.
Fredericksburg – August 2022
Our third weekend in Virginia we went to Fredericksburg, just thirty minutes away. We had hoped to tour four very important Civil War Battlefields but ended up seeing only Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
Washington DC, Part I – August 2022
The first weekend in Virginia we spent Saturday in Washington DC. We took our time looking at the Navy Memorial, National Art Gallery and the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.
Appomattox Court House National Historic Park – August 2022
On the last day of our drive from Asheville to Woodbridge, Virginia we visited the place where Lee surrendered to Grant. We spent several hours there.