Virginia

Historic Hampton Roads; Norfolk, Virginia

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

It was a wonderful cloudless day as I strolled along the wooden docks in Norfolk, Virginia. Numerous benches overlook the deep blue waters of Hampton Roads. I couldn’t help but relax while watching red tug boats slowly guide large vessels into the shipyard.
My gaze changed to a blurry vision of old wooden ships traversing [...]

Richmond’s rich history of The Civil War.

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Lavishly adorned buildings, ancient cemeteries shrouded in fog, and many historic plaques scattered throughout Richmond are typical scenes during an early morning walk through the city perched on the James River. Today marks the beginning of the Civil War and the best city to experience the Civil War Heritage is Richmond, Virginia.
An outstanding interpretation of [...]

A Canal Ride Through History: Richmond, Virginia

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

“My name is Cotton, and if I took off my hat you would know why they call me cotton”, boomed our tour guide. His colonial garb seemed austere except for the black tricorne atop his “cotton” head. The tricorne, a triangular hat, was common attire in the 1700’s.
Cotton’s quick hands maneuvered our canopy [...]

Richmond, Virginia

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

One of the best places to explore the history of the Civil War and the Confederacy is Richmond, Virginia. Today I am visiting two sites, The American Civil War Center and The Museum Of The Confederacy.
The American Civil War Center is an outstanding place to experience Civil War history through the many time lines and [...]