by Jessica James | Dec 18, 2012 | Blog
Mount VernonThey call it a “privately-owned treasure” and no truer words were ever spoken. A trip to Mount Vernon is like taking a step back in time AND a step into the classroom. Whether you’re interested in history, agriculture, old homes, Colonial...
by Jessica James | Dec 14, 2012 | Blog
Christ Church in Alexandria.After our visit to Occoquan, my sister and I went into Old Towne Alexandria where we took a tour of Christ Church. Amazing to think it was built almost 240 years ago and was attended by George Washington and Robert E. Lee, among other...
by Jessica James | Dec 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Occoquan, Va.This week I thought I’d share some historical information on a small town in Virginia that my sister and I visited called Occoquan. Today it is made up of quaint shops, residences and restaurants, but it has a long history.The area was settled...
by Jessica James | Dec 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
JOHN MOSBYNo name in the annals of the Civil War conjures up a more gallant, romantic and awe-inspiring image than that of Confederate Colonel John Singleton Mosby of Virginia. The epitome of the Southern cavalier, Colonel Mosby was a charismatic officer whose small...
by Jessica James | Dec 1, 2012 | Blog
This is off topic somewhat, but I wanted to share this old-time, easy apple pie recipe!Anyone who knows me, knows I’m not exactly the homemaker type, but I gave this recipe a try over Thanksgiving and it was a big hit.It’s so easy even I can do it –...
