Category: Virginia
The Founder of the FFA
Many of us have worn the blue and gold jacket of the Future Farmers of America – the FFA. Today I’ll take you to the…
The Abingdong Muster Grounds
What does it mean to “muster”? For those living in Colonial times, that word was very important and this spot was one of the most…
The Rebellion Continues
The message was clear – lay down your arms and stop the rebellion against the British Crown or otherwise be prepared to have your cities…
More Than a Park
In one small town in southwestern Virginia you’ll find a place that at first glance may appear to be just a park. Take a stop…
The Arlington Ladies
On Memorial Day, we remember our loved ones. But these ladies recognize our fallen soldiers today and every day of the year… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2026/05/2026-0525-Arlington-Ladies.mp3Podcast: Play in…
The Hotel Roanoke
At one time is was the grandest of hotels in the state of Virginia. But the wheels of time eventually forced her shutdown and all…
How to Build a Large City
What’s it take to build a large city? A railroad and nice hotel of course. It was a winning combination for this city… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2025/10/23Oct25-Hotel-Roanoke-1.mp3Podcast: Play…
Appomattox
After four years of Civil War the conflict had claimed over 630,000 lives. It was time to begin the long process toward peace and healing. …
Where the Civil War Entered Its Final Chapter
Most Americans know it as the place where the Civil War ended. Although that is not technically true, it is still the spot where the…
George Washington and a Cherry Tree
Sometimes a person gains so much fame…they become bigger than life…so is that the case with George Washington and a cherry tree he chopped to…
