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Antietam National Battlefield
A dark shadow was cast over Sharpsburg, Maryland and Antietam Creek on September 17, 1862, when the armies of North and South clashed in...

Tim Murphy
Sep 28, 20178 min read
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Oatlands Plantation
Located outside of Leesburg, Virginia, along US 15 (National Scenic Byway), Oatlands Plantation stands stately, much like it did 200...

Tim Murphy
Sep 26, 20174 min read
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Ball's Bluff
An accidental engagement. Inexperienced Union leadership. A battle that changed the way war politics were conducted in the United States....

Tim Murphy
Sep 18, 20175 min read
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Sky Meadows State Park
Last week I traveled to Delaplane, Virginia, to visit Sky Meadows State Park, a sprawling 1600-acres rich in history and surrounded by...

Tim Murphy
Jul 30, 20173 min read
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Gettysburg
Hi all! A couple weeks ago, I visited Gettysburg, PA, on the anniversary of the great Civil War battle that took place there 154 years...

Tim Murphy
Jul 16, 201711 min read
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Chippokes Plantation State Park
Chippokes Plantation lies along the banks of the James River, directly across from the Jamestown. The 1,942-acre park is home to a Farm...

Tim Murphy
Apr 29, 20174 min read
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Chatham Manor
Amidst the modern structures and developments of Fredericksburg, Virginia, lies a historic gem. Chatham Manor embellishes a 250-year...

Tim Murphy
Apr 26, 20175 min read
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Lee Hall Mansion
Lee Hall was constructed in 1859 and originally belonged to Richard D. Lee (no relation to Robert E. Lee). Lee bought the property in...

Tim Murphy
Apr 20, 20172 min read
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Fort Monroe: Freedom's Fortress
Hampton Roads is a vibrant area in Virginia submersed in a 400 year history and a staple in the military community. Fort Monroe has been...

Tim Murphy
Apr 14, 20177 min read
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Rosewell Ruins
Once described as the "most beautiful house in Virginia," Rosewell Mansion epitomized the power and wealth of the Tidewater region for...

Tim Murphy
Apr 8, 20173 min read
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Endview Plantation
Located just outside the city limits of Newport News stands Endview Plantation. This plantation house was built in 1769 by William...

Tim Murphy
Apr 6, 20173 min read
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Bacon's Castle
Along the flat, coastal plains just outside of Surry, Virginia, stands Bacon's Castle. This imposing structure has stood for over 350...

Tim Murphy
Mar 27, 20174 min read
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