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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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Trail Trials: Sugarloaf Mountain
Located just outside of Dickerson, MD, Sugarloaf Mountain is arguably one of the most popular hiking destinations in the state. Its close...

Tim Murphy
Jun 25, 20172 min read
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Trail Trials: Weverton Cliff
Weverton Cliff is one the lesser-known hiking gems in the tri-state area of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Overlooking the...

Tim Murphy
Jun 22, 20172 min read
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Trail Trials: Bear's Den
Hi all! It’s been a busy couple of months off from the site. Back in May, I graduated from the College of William and Mary with a double...

Tim Murphy
Jun 20, 20172 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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