I still feel like I’ve been hit with a steam-roller, but I want to offer something on the blog today. You may recognize the above photo from the featured image I posted yesterday. This is, obviously, the full image. It’s an old gate found on the grounds of Hopewell Iron Forge, an “iron plantation” located…
Tag: History
Expectation in Frame
I’m really not feeling well so my entry for today is this image, probably my favorite photo taken down in Williamsburg, VA. Framed in the image is one of the colonial re-enactors awaiting the fife & drums corps on the courthouse green. It’s a big event most days in the historic area, and one of my…
Crossing Over
I have a friend who's particular passion for photography is windows. In them, I suppose he captures a glimpse at how we humans need to have spaces through which we may see one another, and how the design of our portals colors how we see each other. He's got some truly excellent imagery of his…
A day at Pennsbury
Pennsbury Manor, a set on Flickr. I love history, and will go out of my way to find historic locations to visit. When I missed an opportunity to visit Pennsbury Manor with my son’s school, I knew it had to get on my itinerary. Pennsbury Manor is a true gem in Bucks County, PA. It…
Williamsburg in Spring
I don’t hide my love for Williamsburg, VA. What’s been accomplished by the Williamsburg Foundation is nothing short of marvelous. Ever since my wife and I took our honeymoon there, we’ve been going back. Our kids consider it our vacation spot, which makes me glad. This week we all took a trip down to Williamsburg…
A Son of Thunder
One of the most compelling reasons I head down to Williamsburg as often as I do is the bookstore located in the Williamsburg visitor’s center. I love browsing the shelves, speaking with the excellent manager, and taking home a stack of books heavier than I can carry. Some times when I head down to the…
