Tag: architecture
Where to Find Info About Historical Travel in the U.S.
I just stumbled on the ultimate source for interesting historical travel in the U.S.. I’m supposed to be doing something else right now, but I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to share it with you! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this before. Do you like Maritime History, American History, or Archaeology? […]
Eyre Hall – Antiques, Gardens and a Letter from Lafayette
[Post updated in 2024] In my second installment about Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW) Tours, I’m visiting Eyre Hall on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This centuries-old plantation has been one of the enchanting properties included on the Eastern Shore HGW Tour every year since 1941 and soon you’ll see why. This 1760 plantation home with its […]
11 Great Reasons to Visit Washington DC
Did you know that Lonely Planet named Washington DC one of the “Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2020”? Have you ever paid a visit to Washington DC? I thought I’d give you a little introduction to my all-time favorite destination in the United States. When it comes to lifelong learning and exploring new topics, Washington […]
Selecting Homes for Historic Garden Tours of Virginia
[Post Updated 2023] Virginia Historic Garden Tours will be held April 15 through 22nd in 2023. Continuing with Part 2 of 4 in our series “Behind-the-Scenes at Virginia’s Historic Garden Week” today we’ll find out how the homes are selected for the historic garden tours. If you missed the first post, you’ll find it here: […]
6 Reasons NOT to Miss Virginia Tours in Historic Garden Week
If you’re looking for places to go for Virginia home tours, have you heard of “America’s Largest Open House”? Historic Garden Week is Virginia’s oldest volunteer tourism project. It has happened in April every year since 1929 (except 2020 due to COVID). Nearly 26,000 visitors have the privilege of touring gorgeous homes throughout the Commonwealth […]
What You Need to Know About Virginia Historic Garden Week
One of the highlights of my year in search of educational traveling with purpose is coming up next week. Do you love gorgeous floral arrangements, history, architecture? What about interior design, outdoor gardens or even just supporting a worthy cause? If so, you’ll LOVE any of the Historic Garden Week Tours hosted throughout the Commonwealth […]
5 Great Reasons to Attend Monticello’s Heritage Harvest Festival
I’ve said before how impressed I was on my first visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello (on a normal day). I’m here to say that after the 10th Annual Heritage Harvest Festival last weekend I’m recommending it even more fervently. Over the coming days I’ll share 10 big reasons why you should reserve the date on […]
