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A magical moment at Mount Vernon
Recently I experienced what I call a magical moment at a history site. I haven’t been to any historic sites since March, thanks to the pandemic. I was happy to hear that Mount Vernon, George Washington’s restored home near Alexandria, … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, house, President
Tagged George Washington, Mount Vernon, potomac river, VA
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15 things you don’t know about the Star-Spangled Banner
If you are American, chances are you know the words to the US national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner. It’s about a flag referred to by the same name. The song tells a story of an historic event. While … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, flag, flag house, Fort Mchenry, MD, Star Spangled Banner
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Star-Spangled is now available!
“Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas… Generous archival illustrations and the rich and varied backmatter make this a boon for fledgling … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, International, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, Fort Mchenry, MD, national anthem, Star Spangled Banner
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In praise of historic sites
I’ve enjoyed visiting history places ever since I can remember. Whether Devil’s Den at the Gettysburg battlefield or the hallowed room of Independence Hall in Philadelphia or the sweeping lawn of Mount Vernon, places have captured my imagination and allowed … Continue reading
Ironbridge Gorge’s place in world history
The world’s first iron bridge. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, industry, International
Tagged bridge, ironbridge, shropshire, UK
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Gloucester Cathedral and the US national anthem
An unexpected connection to American history found in Gloucester Cathedral in England. Continue reading
Blenheim Palace and Americans
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an interesting intersection of American and British history. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 20th century, cemetery/grave, garden, house, International
Tagged Blenheim, Churchill, country house, UK
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Best historic bike trail in the US?
The 52-mile Capital Trail runs from Jamestown to Richmond, paralleling the James River through centuries of history. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 19th century, agricultural, American Revolution, city/town, Civil War, house, military, President, religion
Tagged bike trail, capital trail', Civil War, cotton, plantations, VA
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Tangier Island
Perhaps you’ve heard of Tangier Island since it has been in news stories about global warming. The tiny dot of land in the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 12 miles from the mainland, is only 4 feet above sea level. Its area … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, military
Tagged Colonial Marines, Fort albion, tangier island, VA, War of 1812
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One of the most unique history sites
The Northern Neck of Virginia is a remote, flat region of corn and soybean fields sculpted by the rising and falling of the Chesapeake Bay’s tidal waters. It’s a long arm of land stretching east of Fredericksburg, between the Potomac … Continue reading
Posted in 17th century, 18th century, American Revolution, house, Native American
Tagged historic preservation, Menokin, VA
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