history: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
- 02/24/19 01:04 PM
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, a unit of the National Park System, is located in the Northern Neck of VA, 38 miles east of Fredericksburg and is accessible via Virginia Rte. 3. It is open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm year round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. An entrance fee is charged for adults ages 16 and older.
A Visitor Center includes exhibits, film, bookstore, and restrooms. Ranger talks are offered on the hour 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The property includes a one-mile nature trail and picnic area with tables, grills, pavilion, and restrooms. The Potomac River beach offers views of the river … (1 comments)
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history: Stratford Hall
- 02/24/19 12:57 PM
Stratford Hall is a 1,500-acre plantation located in Westmoreland County on the Potomac River. The politician and planter Thomas Lee purchased the land for Stratford in 1717; although no records exist to indicate when the house was built, construction likely began in 1738 and was completed sometime in the 1740s. The plantation was home to two signers of the Declaration of Independence—Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee—and was the birthplace of the Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Thomas Lee's descendants lived at Stratford until the 1820s, when Henry Lee IV sold the plantation to cover his debts. Since 1929, the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, … (0 comments)
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history: Virginia Counties - Charles City County
- 11/25/09 09:09 AM
Virginia Counties - Charles City County
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Charles City County, Virginia is conveniently located between Williamsburg and Richmond. The Native American influences, colonial history and natural beauty make Charles City County a unique and attractive place to live. Hundreds of years before the first Europeans settled in Charles City County Algonquian speaking native peoples migrated from the North to the Charles City region. Around 1613 settlements began to appear on the shores of the James River. Tobacco plantations grew and during the 1600's and 1700's … (0 comments)
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history: Virginia Counties - Isle of Wight, Step Back In Time!
- 11/01/09 10:48 AM
Virginia Counties - Isle of Wight: Step Back In Time!
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Isle of Wight is located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, on the south bank of the James River. As of 2000, Isle of Wight has a population of 29,728 in its 319 square miles, and includes two incorporated towns: Smithfield and Windsor. It is located within a thirty minute drive of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and is serviced by the Norfolk International Airport. Isle of Wight is also conveniently located within a … (1 comments)
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history: George Washington Slept Here: Historic Home Ownership
- 10/18/09 07:16 AM
George Washington Slept Here: Historic Home Ownership
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER, AWARD WINNER, RE/MAX Hall of Fame
Chances are George Washington did not sleep on your historic home, but in certain parts of Southeastern Virginia, your home could be as old as the dwellings he slept in. To own and restore a historic property, preparation, discernment, and sensitivity are necessary. The rewards of historical home ownership are many.
Financial Advantages of Historic Home Ownership
One of the major benefits of historic home ownership is the stability of resale values. Historic homes generally increase or … (3 comments)
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history: Gracious charming living in the City of Williamsburg, Yours to Lease!
- 10/27/08 10:48 AM
LEASE OR LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY!
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER
Gracious charming living in the City of Williamsburg. All that is needed is your furniture. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Open floor plan w/Kitchen, Dining Rm, Living Rm w/gas fireplace. 1 car attached garage. All appliances. No smoking, No pets. $1695/month lease price. VACANT AND READY TO MOVE IN! 5 MIN. FROM COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG!Directions: 199 W to Brookwood
Visit my web sites to view other listings at www.voncannonrealestate.com and www.estatesinvirginia.com You will also find articles and more information on homes, the Virginia real estate … (0 comments)
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history: Exceptional, Elegance, Extraordinary, in Gloucester County, Virginia
- 10/26/08 06:55 AM
By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR, SRES, REALTOR, NOTARY, PROPERTY MANAGER, TEAM LEADER
Exceptional, Elegance, Extraordinary. If this is what you are looking for in a home than this is the home for you. Transitional rancher w/open floor plan, 2600 SF, 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, trex decking, floored attic off the bonus/bedroom w/shelves, whole house generator & water purifier. Upgraded stainless kitchen appliances. BUILT IN 2007, JUST LIKE NEW!Home shares a deed drain field w/adjacent home. No one can build behind the home.
Directions: Rt 17 turn on Rt 614 (Guinea Rd) follow Till Guinea Rd turns into Kings Creek. Bear … (0 comments)
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history: Norfolk Virginia on the Edge of the Chesapeake Bay
- 09/16/08 06:29 AM
Virginia Counties - The City of Norfolk
Norfolk Virginia on the Edge of the Chesapeake Bay
By: Elaine VonCannon, REALTOR, SRES, ABR, NOTARY PUBLIC, TEAM MANAGER, PROPERTY MANAGER
Norfolk, Virginia is a charming city beside the Chesapeake Bay that dates to the 17th Century when the English colonists first settled it. Norfolk is a wonderful place to live, raise children, seek a higher education, become culturally enriched, or succeed in business and commerce. Because Norfolk is home to the largest Naval Base on the East Coast, the city has the distinction of being a military center. Tidal waters surround the Norfolk … (0 comments)
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument, a unit of the National Park System, is located in the Northern Neck of VA, 38 miles east of Fredericksburg and is accessible via Virginia Rte. 3. It is open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm year round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. An entrance fee is charged for adults ages 16 and older. 
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