Discover America

Nov 21
5 min

The Blue Ridge Tunnel

The emergence of locomotive engines during the early 19th century revolutionized the capabilities of commerce and transportation across...

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Tim Murphy

Oct 31
8 min

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum stands in commanding silence over the town of Weston, West Virginia—an imposing relic of America’s...

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Tim Murphy

Oct 17
7 min

The Roanoke Canal Trail and Museum

Inadequate infrastructure was a prevailing problem in 18th Century America, particularly in the Piedmont regions. While land and...

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Tim Murphy

Sep 26
3 min

Barboursville Ruins

The decrepit brick facades and Doric columns of Barboursville were once the epitome of Jeffersonian architecture in Orange County,...

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Tim Murphy

Sep 19
6 min

Berkeley Plantation

Berkeley Plantation is the Old Dominion’s beau ideal colonial homestead. It features the oldest three-story brick home in Virginia and...

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Tim Murphy

Sep 5
3 min

Trail Trials: Crabtree Falls, VA

Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains are home to some spectacular waterfalls, but none quite compare to the scale of Crabtree Falls. At nearly...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 28
12 min

John Tyler's Sherwood Forest

On April 4, 1841, America’s tenuous political climate nearly reached its breaking point. William Henry Harrison, the nation’s ninth...

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Tim Murphy

Jul 25
1 min

The Virginia Capital Trail Video

The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a 51.7-mile bike path that runs from Jamestown to Richmond, Virginia. Though recently completed in...

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Tim Murphy

Jul 18
23 min

The Virginia Capital Trail

The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a 51.7-mile bike route that extends from Jamestown to Richmond, Virginia. Though recently completed...

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Historic Site

Tim Murphy

May 29
21 min

Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Historic Site

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) is widely recognized as one of the most influential politicians in American history. During his...

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About the Creator

Hi everyone! My name is Tim Murphy. I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy, passionate historian, and an avid outdoorist. In 2015, I decided to start a website dedicated to our nation's rich history, diverse culture, and breath-taking nature. Follow along as we explore and discover the wonders America has to offer!

Discover America

The Blue Ridge Tunnel

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

The Roanoke Canal Trail and Museum

Barboursville Ruins

Berkeley Plantation

Trail Trials: Crabtree Falls, VA

John Tyler's Sherwood Forest

The Virginia Capital Trail Video

The Virginia Capital Trail

Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Historic Site

About the Creator

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