Today I have some photos of the Wilton House Museum in Richmond. This estate was originally owned by William Randolph III. It was a plantation that eventually fell to almost complete ruin due to years and years of improper management. The original “business” model was to spend lavishly to show status while disregarding the needContinue reading “Wilton House Museum”
Category Archives: History
Chatham Manor
Today’s post is a group of photos I took at Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg. While this estate is beautiful, if has a history that was very ugly at times. It was an active plantation for many years. It was also used as a makeshift hospital during the Civil War. Author Walt Whitman decided to helpContinue reading “Chatham Manor”
Historic Tuckahoe
Today I have the first set of photographs I took while at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond. This estate is where Thomas Jefferson spent his childhood. The grounds themselves are very well maintained still. There are miltiple gardens that were starting to bloom during our visit. Several of the buildings contain informational displays on the historyContinue reading “Historic Tuckahoe”
Van Gogh Museum Pt III
Today I have the the final set of photographs I took at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. Vincent Van Gogh was born on this day in 1853. I hope you have been enjoying this collection of posts over the last few weeks and happy birthday to the man himself! To find out more about Van GoghContinue reading “Van Gogh Museum Pt III”
Van Gogh Museum Pt II
Here is the second batch of photographs I took while at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. The final batch of photos will go up in one week, in honor of his 171st birthday. Enjoy! To find out more about Van Gogh and the Museum, visit their website here.
Van Gogh Museum Pt I
While we were in Amsterdam, I took a TON of photographs at the Van Gogh Museum. I had a hard time deciding what to do with them all. I eventually chose to release a series of them in honor of his 171st birthday. Each Saturday for the next three weeks I will share a thirdContinue reading “Van Gogh Museum Pt I”
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
I recently took a trip to explore the Eastern Front of Petersburg National Battlefield Park. This battlefield was part of a 10 month siege during the Civil War. The park itself is now owned by the National Park Service. The battlefield area has several locations spread out through Petersburg. The portion of the park IContinue reading “Petersburg National Battlefield Park”