Just after the Fourth of July this year, I visited Virginia to attend Rare Book School. My mom and I saw Jefferson’s famed home, Monticello, and spent a week on the campus of his beloved University of Virginia. We finished the week at his retreat home, Poplar Forest. (Photos of these sites can be foundContinue reading “Finding Thomas Jefferson”
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Trip Photos – Poplar Forest
On July 13, I visited Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. While Monticello was his primary residence, due to his fame, Jefferson realized the need for a home away from home. In many ways, the architecture resembles Jefferson’s earlier design for Monticello. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. DuringContinue reading “Trip Photos – Poplar Forest”
Trip Photos – University of Virginia
During the week of July 8, I attended a Rare Book School course at the University of Virginia. During the week, I took many photos of the campus. Some of the highlights are featured below. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. During this same trip, I tookContinue reading “Trip Photos – University of Virginia”
Trip Photos – Monticello
On July 7, I visited Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. I took hundreds of photos, the best of which can be found below. I originally posted these on my Archive of the Past social media site. The starting point at Monticello is the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. There is a theatre, exhibits, andContinue reading “Trip Photos – Monticello”
Examining the American Revolution
In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to share several recommendations from books I have read on early American history. Some are military histories of the American Revolution, others discuss politics in the era of the Founding Fathers, and still others focus on colonial society. I tried to limit the books to the era ofContinue reading “Examining the American Revolution”
Trip Photos – Bolton
On July 1, I got to tour Bolton, a neighborhood north of Atlanta that was once its own independent community. These photos were originally posted on my Peach State Past social media site. Special thanks to Larry Davis for showing me around this area! Right in the heart of Bolton is a tunnel traveling beneathContinue reading “Trip Photos – Bolton”
Trip Photos – Decatur
The following photos were taken on a research trip to the DeKalb History Center on June 27. They were originally posted on my social media site Peach State Past. The DeKalb County History Center is housed inside the historic 1898 courthouse. The building suffered a major fire in 1916 but was repaired soon afterward, thoughContinue reading “Trip Photos – Decatur”
Collection Highlight: Coronation Mugs
Recently, I was able to acquire several commemorative coronation mugs stretching from 1902 to 1953. Except for Charles III, these mugs represent every British monarch since Queen Victoria. The three more recent mugs were family pieces, while the earliest two came from eBay. Edward VII The first of these mugs is from Edward VII, theContinue reading “Collection Highlight: Coronation Mugs”
Theodore Roosevelt and Nature
Many who know me well know I have a fascination with Theodore Roosevelt. Nature and the environment played a significant role in the persona of the “Bull Moose,” and he was always proud of his adventures across the globe. I have read several books on Roosevelt and nature, and each approaches this aspect of hisContinue reading “Theodore Roosevelt and Nature”
New Article: Mirages of Colonial Spain
My latest article can be found in the Summer 2024 edition of Georgia Backroads magazine. Titled “Mirages of Colonial Spain,” it tells the story of the forgotten Spanish missions of Georgia and the parks created in the 1930s to preserve their history. Information about purchasing this edition of the magazine can be found here: GeorgiaContinue reading “New Article: Mirages of Colonial Spain”
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