Category: Virginia
The Freedom House
I always enjoy the chance to explore Alexandria, Virginia. It’s a historic city and I recently happened upon a new museum–a place I recommend all…
The Battle of New Market
There was nothing left to do. A group of 15-21 year old students would be forced into battle if there was any hope of defending…
Gaining Control of the Breadbasket
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is one of the most scenic farming regions in the world. The fertile valley is flanked by tree-lined ridges nears the states…
Honoring America’s Heroes
Every independence day we celebrate our freedom. This soldier is reminded of the cost of that freedom as he protects the resting place of America’s…
A Uniform of Perfection
Some jobs require you to wear a uniform. Imagine a job where that uniform had to be worn with perfection…where a deviation of 1/64 of…
Freedman’s Village and Arlington National Cemetery
It was a village inside Arlington National Cemetery, a place where people found refuge during the Civil War. Here’s the story of the unique city…
Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 27
Although most visitors to Arlington National Cemetery simply see the Tomb of the Unknowns and perhaps the JFK grave site, there are many interesting areas…
A Historian for Arlington National Cemetery
Tom thought he was coming here simply to fill a summer job. Over 30 years later, he’s still here, but that’s fine with him. It’s…
The Army Arlington Ladies
On Memorial Day we remember our loved ones, but these ladies recognize our fallen soldiers this weekend and every day of the year…
George Washington
Sometimes a person gains so much fame, they become bigger than life. So is that the case when we hear the story of George Washington…
