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Woodrow Wilson

January 14, 2023 Janell

Our 28th President Woodrow Wilson’s home is located in the heart of embassy row at 2340 S Street NW just…

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Posted in: history, Washington DC Filed under: history, museum, President, Woodrow Wilson

The birthplace of James Monroe

May 8, 2021 Janell

James Monroe is one of my favorite presidents.  Some of the notable events of this term were: – Congress fixed…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: birthplace, Colonial Beach, history, James Monroe, President, Roadtrip

Birthplace of George Washington

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The birthplace of George Washington is nestled along the Potomac near Colonial Beach. This farm was established in the mid-17th…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: Colonial Beach, El Jefe, George Washington, history, northern neck, Popes Creek, Puerto Rican

Richmond Day 2

April 11, 2021 Janell

The local barley and hops vibe is strong in Richmond.  There are over 30 crafters in the metro area.  We…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: antiques, beer, El Jefe, Elric, history, Petersburg, plantation, Puerto Rican, Richmond, Thomas Jefferson, tuckahoe

Richmond VA

April 10, 2021 Janell

This history gem is a perfect NOVA getaway.  We spent the weekend hiking, shopping, sampling the local hops and the…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: Belle Isle, Elric, history, Legend Brewery, love, Puerto Rican, Richmond

Fort Washington

August 26, 2020 Janell

The first Fort Washington was completed in 1809 and guarded the Nation’s Capital until it was destroyed by its own…

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Posted in: history, Maryland Filed under: El Jefe, Elric, fort washington, history, Potomac

Old Town Alexandria

August 2, 2020 Janell

An English ship captain was Alexandria’s first official “owner.” Sir William Berkeley, the governor of Virginia in 1669, gifted Robert…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: Alexandria, George Washington, history, O, O’Connell, old town

It sits well with my soul

July 6, 2020 Janell

It Sits Well With My Soul was written by Horatio Spafford (1828-1888). A prominent Chicago lawyer, whose business was thriving.…

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Posted in: history Filed under: history, Horatio Spafford, S.S. Ville du Havre, soul

James Madison Museum

June 19, 2020 Janell

James Madison’s Family Tree He was a 2nd cousin to President Zachary Taylor and a 3rd cousin to Meriwether Lewis of the…

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Posted in: Virginia, West Coast Filed under: history, James Madison, museum, President, Taylor

Abandoned National Slavery Museum

April 3, 2020 Janell

Located off one of the main drags in Fredericksburg lies an abandoned tribute to historic times.  The vision of Douglas…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: abandoned, El Jefe, Elric, Fredericksburg, history, museum, Richard, slavery museum

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