I am so excited to introduce you to the Berkeley Plantation. This is a history rich site that sits proudly on the James River in Charles City, Virginia. Berkeley is, both, a Virginia State and National Landmark. I hope my pictures will provide you with enough evidence that this is probably the most beautiful location … More Plantation Visit #3 – The Berkeley Plantation – Charles City, Virginia
One of the best ideas I ever had was to make themes for my travels. I have four or five themes, but this particular trip falls under visiting all of our President’s homes and/or libraries. I have been blessed to have visited several over the past few years and I wish I had taken more … More The Hermitage: President Andrew Jackson’s Home, Nashville, Tennessee
Finding Phibby (see blog from July, 2011) changed my entire life as it relates to my desire to study history. I have read about many enslaved people who ran away from their enslavers, but none have had the same impact on me as Phibby. For the first time, ever, I found someone and that someone became … More The Unmasking of George Washington in Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge (2017) (Book Review)
American History for Travelers 