Johnston–Felton–Hay House
The Johnston–Felton–Hay House (also known as simply the Hay House) in Macon, Georgia, is an absolute stunner! It is on par with the best historic houses we’ve seen anywhere. I literally dropped my jaw in …
Category: Architecture
Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion
While in town to tour Andalusia Farm, we went up the road to tour Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville, Georgia. The Greek Revival house was built in 1839, and served as the executive mansion …
Amusements / Architecture / Art / Museums
On the Road in South Carolina
After visiting the absolutely stunning Pennsylvania capitol building, we decided we’d try to see all 50 (which is more difficult than you’d think). For instance, while we were just in Raleigh, the capitol was closed …
Hermitage Museum and Gardens
The Hermitage Museum and Gardens are located in Norfolk, Virgina, on 12 acres nestled along the Lafayette River. The site includes formal gardens, natural woodlands, an impressive art collection, and an absolutely amazing Arts and …
College of William & Mary
We went to the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, to see the architecture, and a couple of presidential statues as a bonus. W&M was founded in 1693, making it one of the …
Architecture / Art / Museums
The Architecture of the Met Cloisters
I decided to stop into the Met Cloisters almost on a whim, using it to break up a drive. Doug had previously visited the site so it was fair game for a solo foray. I …
Architecture / Authors / Books
The Mark Twain House
I’ve previously visited the Mark Twain House on a few occasions, but having recently read a Mark Twain biography (Mark Twain: A Life by Ron Powers, affiliate link), I wanted to visit again. The house, …
Boscobel House and Gardens
Boscobel House currently sits in Garrison, New York, on the banks of the Hudson River, across from West Point – but that’s not always been the case. It was reconstructed here after being reconstructed from …
Architecture / Food / History
Images from the City of Brotherly Love
On a frigid January day off, we decided to spend the day in Philadelphia, Penn., to knock some more museums and historical sites off of our list. This sculpture of Benjamin Franklin went from “cool” …
The Masonic Temple and Museum of Pennsylvania
In the fall of 2023, we toured The George Washington Masonic National Memorial just outside of Washington, DC, in Virginia, and it was over the top. Would we be bored or disappointed visiting another Masonic …