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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


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


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


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


Diggin' In Virginia XXXVII: Brandy Rock
This past weekend I traveled back to Culpeper, Virginia to participate in another Diggin' In Virginia Civil War relic hunt. This...

Tim Murphy
Apr 2, 20174 min read


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


Town Profiles: Jamestown
It all began in May 1607, when John Smith and 103 other colonists made landfall in the New World and established England's first...

Tim Murphy
Mar 25, 20179 min read


Trail Trials: Maryland Heights
Hey guys! This is the beginning of a new series of posts called "Trail Trials." Basically, I will go to hiking destinations and inform...

Tim Murphy
Feb 19, 20175 min read


Town Profiles: Yorktown
Hi all! This will the first installment of a series of posts known as 'Town Profiles.' These articles will highlight the main features...

Tim Murphy
Feb 17, 20175 min read


Diggin' In Virginia XXXV: Glebe Farm
This past weekend I traveled back to Culpeper, VA, in anticipation for Diggin' In Virginia XXXV, my eleventh hunt with the organization....

Tim Murphy
Nov 8, 20162 min read
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