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Not a Great Experience at the White House of the Confederacy
In June of 2025, we drove to Richmond, Virginia, as part of our vacation, and one of the stops on our itinerary was the White House of the Confederacy. This location stood out to us not only because of its major role in Civil War history but also due to the numerous paranormal stories and reports we had come across during our research. With our long history of visiting historic and haunted locations, this stop felt like a natural addition to our trip.
Feb 44 min read


Our Visit to the Rising Sun Tavern
In June of 2025, we found ourselves once again in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a town we have visited many times and never seem to grow tired of exploring. Each trip feels like opening a familiar book and discovering a page we somehow missed before. This time, we set our sights on the historic Rising Sun Tavern, eager to finally take the guided tour and learn more about one of the city’s most well-known colonial buildings.
Feb 13 min read


Visiting the Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery
In June of 2025, we once again found ourselves drawn back to Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This quiet and often overlooked burial ground had left a lasting impression on us during our first visit in 2006, and nearly two decades later, we felt compelled to return. The goal was simple but personal—to see if the uneasy, chilling atmosphere we remembered so clearly would still be there. Our original visit in 2006 took place early in the morning, j
Jan 264 min read


Our Visit to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond
In June of 2025, we traveled to Richmond, Virginia, and one of the most anticipated stops on our itinerary was Hollywood Cemetery. Nestled along the James River, this historic cemetery immediately impressed us with its sheer size, rolling hills, and quiet, reflective atmosphere. From the moment we entered, it was clear that this was not a location you could fully appreciate in a quick visit—it demanded time, patience, and curiosity. Hollywood Cemetery is vast, and we quickly
Jan 216 min read


Our Visit to Appomattox Court House
In July of 2017, we took a trip down through Virginia, making several meaningful stops along the way, and one of the most important was our visit to Appomattox Court House. This small village holds an outsized place in American history as the location where the American Civil War effectively reached an end. Entering the grounds was akin to entering a timeless moment, imbued with the profound presence of history.
Jan 146 min read


Visiting St. John's Church in Richmond
While exploring Richmond in the summer of 2025, Marianne picked up a local tourist magazine from the lobby of our hotel and noticed that Old St. John’s Church was just a short distance away. Given its close proximity—and its deep roots in American history—we quickly added the church to our list of must-see stops before leaving the city, not realizing just how memorable the visit would become.
Jan 76 min read


Haunting History of Virginia's State Capital Building
In June of 2025, we traveled to Richmond, Virginia. After performing some research on locations we wanted to add to our visit, we decided we needed to stop at the State Capitol building. Although this building has a rich history, it also has a colorful paranormal past.
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Edgar Allan Poe - At the University of Virginia
In July of 2017, we stopped at various places around Charlottesville, Virginia. One of these stops was to see the room that Edgar Allan...
Jul 23, 20172 min read
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