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London Town MD

April 20, 2024 Janell

Welcome to London Town no not across the pond rather a short drive for me to Maryland. Step back in…

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Posted in: Maryland Filed under: history, London Town, Maryland, port town, tobacco town

James Monroe

August 7, 2023 Janell

President James Monroe resided here for the initial months of his presidency until the official reopening of the White House…

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Posted in: Washington DC Filed under: history, President, President Monroe, Washington DC

President Madison Octagon House

August 5, 2023 Janell

President James Madison played a crucial role in the negotiation and eventual signing of the Treaty of Ghent. As the…

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Posted in: history, Washington DC Filed under: history, Octagon House, President, President Madison, Treaty of Ghent

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

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