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Tag Archives: Richmond

American Civil War History at the American Civil War Museum

The period of history called the American Civil War was a bloody period in the history of the United States, and the consequences of that war and the aftermath continue to have a hold in our society today.  To learn the lessons of that conflict, the American Civil War Museum has created an interesting and…

September 15, 2021 in Museums and History, Richmond, School Age Kids.

The White House of the Confederacy – Civil War History in Richmond Virginia

Richmond Virginia, the capital of the Confederate States of America, became famous in the summer of 2020 for protests and the decision to remove the Confederate Monuments.  Despite this, Richmond still has a rich history worth exploring.  I paid a visit to the White House of the Confederacy, part of the Civil War Museum properties…

April 19, 2021 in Museums and History, Richmond, Virginia.

Christmas Fun for All – Festival of Lights at Apostolic Faith Trinity Church

“Away in the manger, no crib for his bed The little lord Jesus lay down his sweet head The stars in the sky look down where he lay The little lord Jesus, asleep on the hay” While I don’t consider myself religious, I was raised Catholic, and Christmas is my favorite time of year. The…

December 17, 2017 in San Francisco Bay Area, Seasonal & Special Events.

Celebrating Independence Day in the South

Since my mom’s move to Virginia with her husband, I’ve been wanted to get down there the visit, and see the Richmond my mom experiences. During our recent trip out east, 4th of July weekend feel like the first time to explore our new Southern headquarters.    We arrive the day before the holiday, and…

September 21, 2017 in Richmond, Seasonal & Special Events.

Slinkys, Nerf and Barbie – Toys of the Past at the Virginia Historical Society

Who doesn’t love toys? Dolls, trains, Shopkins and Legos are always lining my floor. So when we entered a history museum and saw an exhibit on toys of the 50s, 60s and 70s, we knew we had to go. On our quick trip to Richmond, Virginia we had a few hours and wanted to check…

September 13, 2017 in Museums and History, Richmond, Seasonal & Special Events.

Learning about Rosie – Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park

The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park has been on my to-do list for a ridiculously long time. I found out about it’s existence a year and a half ago but I didn’t ever seem to find time to get over there. Then, after a sad week, I put the kids and…

February 1, 2017 in Museums and History, San Francisco Bay Area.

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