Wilton House Museum

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”

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”