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5 days ago
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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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Diggin' In Virginia: The Brandy Rock Farm Farewell Video

Tim Murphy

May 1
1 min

Diggin' In Virginia: The Brandy Rock Farm Farewell Video

Last month marked the fifteenth and final Diggin' In Virginia relic hunt at Brandy Rock Farm. I have been fortunate enough to visit...

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Diggin' In Virginia: The Brandy Rock Farm Farewell Hunt

Tim Murphy

Apr 3
5 min

Diggin' In Virginia: The Brandy Rock Farm Farewell Hunt

Since 2006, Brandy Rock Farm has played host to fourteen Diggin’ In Virginia relic hunts. With each event, hundreds of participants have...

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Tim Murphy

Feb 13
11 min

The Statue of Liberty

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. These illustrious words, synonymous with the Declaration of Independence, are emblematized...

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Tim Murphy

Jan 31
18 min

Ellis Island: America's Gateway

On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore—a teenage émigré from Ireland—stood upon the deck of the steamship Nevada. The salty sea air that had...

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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

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

Diggin' In Virginia: The Brandy Rock Farm Farewell Video

Diggin' In Virginia: The Brandy Rock Farm Farewell Hunt

The Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island: America's Gateway

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