Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Gordonsville History and surrounding area


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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello (3rd President) Charlottesville, Va

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James Madison's Montpelier (4th President) Orange, VA

We visited this home and took the tour, when you stand on the porch you view the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance.  There are 2,650 acres of protected land around the home with walking trails.  The decor inside reflects the estate as it was in the 1820's, very cool stuff.

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James Monro'es Highland (5th President) Charlottesville, VA


The Exchange Hotel Civil War Medical Museum

The Exchange Hotel became the Gordonsville Receiving Hospital during the Civil War.  Some say the hotel is a hot spot for paranormal activity, every year for a few weekends approaching Halloween they hold a ScareFest, how fun.

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