George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor offers tours of the restored former home of General George C. Marshall, Architect of Allied Victory for World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Nobel Peace Laureate. Ninety percent of the furnishings and memorabilia are original to the Marshall period of residency, from […]
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The Graffiti House
Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Historical Homes, Historical Sites
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
Built as a residence for a local family, the Graffiti House was converted into a hospital after the Battle of Kelly’s Ford in March of 1863.
Mansion House 1757
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Restaurants
Bed & Breakfast
Located on the Confederate Retreat from Gettysburg, July 4, 1863, the Inn was built over 250 years ago and is one of only five in America that has been in continuous operation since the 1700’s.
Taylorstown, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
Storer College
Historical Sites, National & State Parks, Historical Sites, National & State Parks
Following the Civil War, the Reverend Dr. Nathan Cook Brackett established a Freewill Baptist primary school in the Lockwood House on Camp Hill. The school was open to all regardless of sex, race or religion.
Stanardsville, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
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Prior to Independence, the predecessor of the American Episcopal Church was the Anglican Church, known generally as the Church of England. Virginia law required its colonists to attend and support that church, which made it unpopular with many of them.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
When the Anglican Church was established by law, Baptists were often imprisoned for preaching without licenses. In 1769 Culpeper officials imprisoned James Ireland for preaching without a commission from the ecclesiastical/civil authorities.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
During the Civil War, St. Paul’s Church was used by Union troops of the United States Army. The building and its interior furnishings were used as barricades and for firewood. The building also served as a hospital and for cooking purposes. Following the war, the Vestry sued the United States Government for compensation and was […]
Sperryville, VA
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South Mountain State Park
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Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
Located on the Ridge of South Mountain, the South Mountain State Park extends the length of the mountain from Pen-Mar to Weverton. Battle of South Mountain occurred on September 14, 1862. The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a 2178-mile long footpath that runs from Maine to Georgia. The Appalachian Trail in Maryland runs approximately 41 miles […]