Lee Monument- Richmond, VA It’s been several weeks (months?) since I’ve posted and I’m ashamed it took that long. In light of [semi-] recent events, the posts I had initially prepped no longer felt appropriate in that moment, so I decided to go a different direction. But, just like my awareness on certain issues, it …
Municipal Building – Roanoke, VA Located across from the Ponce de Leon hotel (which you can read my post about that HERE) is the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building in Roanoke, a historic landmark that’s been around since 1915. History [in 50 words or less] 50 words?! What! Yeah, that’s because I couldn’t find very …
Ponce de Leon Hotel – Roanoke, VA Downtown Roanoke is home to many historic buildings that have lived several lives and taken on many new appearances over the years. One such building is the Ponce de Leon Hotel – or should I say the Trout House? Or should I say the Crystal Tower building? Or …
Saint Andrews Catholic Church – Roanoke, VA Sitting in the middle of the mountains, Roanoke, Virginia is a city rich in history. The downtown streets are packed full of historical buildings, but on the “outskirts” of the downtown hub sits St. Andrews Catholic Church. This church has been in existence for over 100 years and, …
Home – Bedford, VA Located halfway between Lynchburg and Roanoke sits the [very] small town of Bedford, Virginia. And, located in Bedford, Virginia, you’ll find this ridiculously bright house. As National Postcard Week comes to a close and Mother’s Day arrives, I wanted to show you a postcard location that is very close to my …
National Postcard Week 2020 – Day One Today is the first day of National Postcard Week, so I thought I’d celebrate by sharing with you one of my first loves: my “Greetings From” postcards. I grew up in an antiquing/flea marketing/thrifting family, so it was no surprise when I started collecting these babies when I …
The Martha Washington Inn On any drive down Abindon’s Main Street, you will notice a gorgeous 19th century building across from the Barter Theatre. This building is none other than the Martha Washington Inn & Spa, a historic hotel that offers many modern services and dazzles visitors with its charm. History The year was 1832. …
Backbone Rock- Shady Valley, TN Just a hop, skip, and a [short] drive from our last destination (the Barter Theatre, highlighted HERE), sits a small recreation area: Backbone Rock. This area is home to several camping and picnic sites, but the main draw is the unique “tunnel” and a nearby waterfall. History The origin of …
Nestled in the heart of Abingdon sits the historic Barter Theatre. Officially recognized as the state theater of Virginia, Barter is the longest running professional theater to grace the US with its shows.
Union Station – Richmond, VA I’m a sucker for old buildings- especially ones with domes. So, naturally, I immediately fell in love with the incredible architecture and charm of this gorgeous building upon my first visit to Richmond. This beauty was once Union Station but now has been revitalized into the Science Museum of Virginia! …
