Appomattox Court HouseSite of the surrender of the Confederacy at the end of the American Civil War.
Visited 24 October 2019. 
Ash LawnResidence of James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States, located near Charlottesville, Virginia, and near Jefferson's Monticello mansion. 
Blue Ridge Parkway26 October 2022The vast majority of the photos on this part of the Blue Ridge Park were taken by Grandma Bert. With the exception of the "Driving the Parkway" album, all…
Unknown OverlookSome overlooks did not have signs. Grandpa Roy believes either they were stolen or they were damaged and removed. 
28 October 2022After their 2 night in Roanoke, part of the Blue Ridge was closed and your grandparents had to follow a detour to get back onto it. The terrain changed quite a…
Mabry MillBoth a reconstruction of rural life and a restaurant are on the premises. 
Day Trip
Ash LawnResidence of James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States, located near Charlottesville, Virginia, and near Jefferson's Monticello mansion. 
Michie TavernOpened in 1784, located near Jefferson's Monticello and Charlottesville. 
MonticelloThomas Jeffersson's famous home, located near Charlottesville.
Fort Chiswell Animal ParkA 45-acre zoo in which visitors are given a guided tour in an open (no windows in the way) bus around the grounds to get close to the animals. Visited 2 June… 
LexingtonHome of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and burial site of Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson.Virginia Military InstituteYour grandparents had wanted to visit the George C. Marshall Museum on the Institute's grounds. Sadly, it was still closed except for research because of the… 
Oak Grove CemeteryOak Grove Cemetery was originally known as the Presbyterian Cemetery and then renamed Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery when he was buried here. Afterwards,… 
Luray CavernsGrandpa Roy took these photos in spring of 1965 when he took Great Grandma Teenie to see her brother in Florida. 
Michie TavernOpened in 1784, located near Jefferson's Monticello and Charlottesville. 
MonticelloThomas Jeffersson's famous home, located near Charlottesville. 
Museum of the Shenandoah ValleyThe Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is located in Winchester, Virginia. It endeavours to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Valley.…
GardensGnome HomesThese photos all taken by Grandma Bert.
There is no information available about these tiny houses. 
Gardens of GlassThe art of Craig Mitchell Smith, on loan to the museum when your grandparents visited.
National Museum of the Marine…Aircraft are in another album which opens in a new tab.
2016 VisitGrandma Bert and Aunt Kelly visited the grounds of the museum on 10 January 2016. The actual building was closed for renovations. 2022 VisitGrandpa Roy finally got to the new USMC museum. He was extremely disappointed in the aircraft displayed there. Date visited 21 October 2022.
Natural Bridge
The TrailGrandpa Roy walked the whole way, down, beyond the bridge and back up again. 
The Natural BridgeA highway passes over the bridge today. Most drivers probably don't realize it. 
InitialsEarly visitors carved their initials, and sometimes even their names, into the stone at Natural Bridge. 
Saltpeter CaveSaltpeter (potassium nitrate) was used to make gun powder. 
VegetationWild flowers and other plants frequently were encountered along the trail.
Patrick Henry National Memorial…Visited 25 October 2019.
Visitor CenterInside were museum items and an interesting film was shown. Sadly, no photos were allowed in the museum room. 
KitchenKitchen's frequently were a separate building not connected to the house for fear of fire. 
Scatter GardenAn area near the family cemetery for the scattering of remains. 
Quarter Place TrailQuarter Place described a grouping of living quarters of slaves and African Americans living at Red Hill from the 18th until the mid-20th century. 
RichmondState Capital of Virginia.
Edgar Allan Poe MuseumGrandpa Roy's favorite short story author and poet, Edgar Allan Poe was born in Richmond.
Visited 20 October 2022. 
Hollywood Cemetery Return to…Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis, are buried here. Visited 20 October 2022. 
St. Johns Church & CemeteryPatrick Henry gave his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech here.
Visited 20 October 2022.
St. John's ChurchThere is a small fee for a "quick look" inside the church when it is outside of visiting days and hours. 
RoanokeVisited 26 - 28 October 2022.
Virginia Museum of…Visited 27 October 2022.
Cars & TrucksComplete information follows the photo of each vehicle where available. 
The CircusA circus usually travelled by train from city to city. This exhibit was on the upper floor of the museum. 
ShipsNo full-scale ships were in the museum, only well-built, and sometimes intricate, models.
Rockfish Gap OverlookNear the Blue Ridge Parkway, this overlook provides view of the Rockfish Valley of Virginia in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 
The Skyline Drive & Shenandoah…1965 TripGrandpa Roy drove Great Grandma Teenie to visit her brother in Florida. 
1982 TripGrandma and Grandpa visited the Luray Caverns on a short trip along the Skyline Drive in 1982 when they were dating. 
Trip about 2005There was no date for these photos. Grandpa Roy remembers he and Grandma took a ride one day. The would have spent the night, but he did not have his blood… 
2019 Birthday TripYour grandparents drove the full length of the famous Skyline Drive on Grandma Bert's birthday. The weather was beautiful!
Tank MuseumA privately owned museum in Danville, Virginia.
Visited 25 October 2019. 
Wytheville's Smallest ChurchA parishioner had seen the nation's smallest church in Townsend, Georgia. He returned to say, "We must have one." Visited 2 June 2022.
The Grounds
Old Herman Methodist Church…Grandpa had expected this cemetery to contain old graves because of its name, but there only were a few of them. The rest were more modern.
Raine Cemetery Return to…Family cemetery of a family from before the Civil War.
Cemetery Return to cemeteries.The cemetery was not a part of the Mabry Mill exhibit and there was a fence around it.
Meadows of Dan Return to Wedding…Grandma Bert took all the photos but one at Meadows of Dan.
Shaver Cemetery Return to…Shaver family cemetery located at mile marker 135.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia. All but two photos taken by Grandpa Roy.
Floyd, Virginia Return to…Your grandparents had a late breakfast here. These photos were taken by Grandma Bert.
West Africa1700
England1650
The Forge1750
Ireland1750
Germany1750
American Indians1600s
Valley of Virginia1760s.
Valley of Virginia1820s to 1850s.
School House1840s
World War IThe War to End All Wars.
Discovery CenterInformation about the park was available here.
Wild Flower GardenAlthough late in the season, Grandma and Grandpa decided to walk through the Wild Flower Garden at Mill Mountain Park.
Caboose LifeGrandma Bert records all the features inside Virginia Railway Class C-1-0 Caboose #321.
Model Trains
EquipmentThings used to build, maintain or inspect railroads.
"Colored Troops"Citations for Bravery.
WeaponsMost of the rifles and pistols are courtesy of the Kaminsky Collection, donated to VMI in 2016.
Battlefield
Bushong Farm
