Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa - Lynchburg (Virginia) - United States
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Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa hotel city: Lynchburg (Virginia) - Country: United States
Address: 2134 Old Forest Road; zip code: VA 24501
Located 3 miles from the Lynchburg city centre, this bed and breakfast serves a hot breakfast in the guest dining area each morning. Free Wi-Fi is accessible.
-- Situé à 4,8 km du centre-ville de Lynchburg, l'Acron Hill Lodge and Spa sert un petit-déjeuner chaud dans son coin repas tous les matins. Une connexion Wi-Fi est disponible gratuitement.
-- Este bed and breakfast, situado a 4,8 km del centro de la ciudad de Lynchburg, sirve un desayuno caliente en la zona de comedor por las mañanas. La conexión WiFi es gratuita.
-- Dieses Bed & Breakfast befindet sich 4,8 km von der Innenstadt von Lynchburg entfernt und serviert Ihnen jeden Morgen im Essbereich ein warmes Frühstück. WLAN steht kostenfrei zu Ihrer Verfügung.
-- 这家住宿加早餐旅馆距离林奇堡（Lynchburg）市中心3英里（4.8公里），每天早晨在用餐区供应热食早餐，提供免费无线网络连接。 Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa旅馆的客人可以使用健身中心等内部设施。旅馆还提供台球、乒乓球和桌上足球设施。 Acorn Hill Lodge旅馆的每间客房均设有配有烤箱和冰箱等设施齐全的厨房和可收看卫星频道的电视。蜜月套房设有spa浴缸、壁炉和私人阳台。 客人还可以在Acorn Hill住宿加早餐旅馆内的The...
-- Этот отель типа «постель и завтрак» находится в 4,8 км от центра города Линчберг. Каждое утро в обеденной зоне сервируется горячий завтрак. Гостям предоставляется бесплатный WiFi. На территории спа-отеля Acorn Hill Lodge работает фитнес-центр.
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Old City Courthouse Lynchburg, Virginia
Old City Courthouse Lynchburg, Virginia. Built 1850's.
Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa - Lynchburg Hotels, Virginia
Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa 3 Stars Hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia Within US Travel Directory Located 4.
8 km from the Lynchburg city centre, this bed and breakfast serves a hot breakfast in the guest dining area each morning.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible.
Guests staying at the Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa can enjoy on-site features like a fitness centre.
Billiards, table tennis and tabletop football are also available.
A fully-equipped kitchen with oven, refrigerator and more is included in every room at the Acorn Hill Lodge.
There is also a TV with satellite channels.
The Honeymoon Suite features a spa bath, fireplace and a private balcony.
Guests can also dine on site at the bed and breakfast at The Bistro at Acorn Hill.
Spa services are available at The Spa and Salon at Acorn Hill.
The Lynchburg Amtrak Station is 6 minutes' drive from the B&B.
Lynchburg College is 1.
6 km away, while Liberty University is 7.
5 km away.
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Appomattox Surrender
This short video was taken at the re-enactment of the stacking of arms and paroling at Appomattox Courthouse NHP April 21, 2013
The surrender had been arranged to occur in the village of Appomattox Court House on top of a low foothill of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. At the peak of the hill sat the county court, with a small town surrounding it. Further out were farmhouses (not plantations). One of the farmhouses belonged to Wilmer McLean, who was well acquainted with the Army of Northern Virginia.
McLean's first home was used by General P. G. T. Beauregard as quarters during First Manassas. The fireplace was damaged by an artillery shell. Following Second Manassas McLean realized his home was in a bad location and he retreated deep into Virginia, just a few miles west of Lynchburg to the small town of Appomattox Court House. It remained quiet in Appomattox until General Lee and 28,000 men showed up during the final day of the Civil War for the Army of Northern Virginia.
APPOMATTOX C. H., VA.,
Ap 19th, 1865.
GEN. R. E. LEE,
Comd'g C. S. A.
GEN: In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst., (see Surrender Letters) I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of N. Va. on the following terms, to wit: Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate. One copy to be given to an officer designated by me, the other to be retained by such officer or officers as you may designate. The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged, and each company or regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands. The arms, artillery and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officer appointed by me to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage. This done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by United States authority so long as they observe their paroles and the laws in force where they may reside.
Very respectfully,
U. S. GRANT,
Lt. Gen.
Appomattox Campaign, Episode 23: The Confederate Cemetery (HD)
After the end of the American Civil War the country had lost 750,000 men over the course of four turbulent years. Eighteen Confederates and one Union soldier were overlooked and left behind by the armies after they perished in the fields around Appomattox Court House. The ladies of the village quickly established a memorial society to create a cemetery for these men, and they gave the soldiers a proper burial in 1866. Their sacrifices helped the country answer some difficult questions about American identity and the future of the nation.
Thank you for joining us along our tour of the Appomattox Campaign. The videos of this series are now available as a seamless playlist on YouTube:
These videos will be posted on the park's YouTube channel, but links will also be available through the park's Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the hashtag #APX152 to follow events occurring at the park related to the 152nd Anniversary of the battles and surrender of General Lee's army.
Website: nps.gov/apco
Facebook: facebook.com/appomattoxnps
Twitter: twitter.com/appomattoxnps
Funeral for Former Slave Takes Center Stage at Appomattox
A Civil War cannonball that ripped through Hannah Reynolds' master's cabin made her a footnote of misfortune, the lone civilian death at the Battle of Appomattox Court House. She died a slave at 60, hours before the war to end slavery unofficially came to a close.
A century and a half later, Reynolds' story is being rewritten: Newly discovered records show that she lingered for several days long enough to have died a free woman.
This new historical narrative has made Reynolds one of the central figures in commemorative activities marking Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox, Virginia, starting Wednesday.
Friday night, a eulogy in period language will be delivered over a plain wooden coffin representing Reynolds' remains and a 100-person choir will sing spirituals.
The Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Nina Totenberg
A discussion on gun reform after the Supreme Court’s first hearing on the Second Amendment in 10 years, State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York (NYSRPA). The case represents the first time the Supreme Court has heard arguments in a Second Amendment case in almost 10 years. NYSRPA concerns a challenge to a New York City regulation that restricted individuals who hold “premises licenses”—those that allow individuals to possess a gun at home—from bringing their firearms to shooting ranges or second homes outside the City. The City changed the regulation after the Supreme Court granted review, and New York State has also since passed legislation that allows the petitioners to bring their guns outside New York City to other shooting ranges and second homes. The panelists discuss what to make of the Supreme Court’s questioning at oral argument and also what other Second Amendment and firearms law cases may soon be coming to the Court.
Speakers include: Nina Totenberg (NPR), Joseph Blocher (Duke Law), Darrell A. H. Miller (Duke Law); moderator: Jake Charles (Duke Law)
Sponsored by the Center for Firearms Law and Duke in DC.
John F. Kennedy's Vacation Retreat in Middleburg, VA - The Goad Team
They say that you can't put a price on history, but apparently you can offer it for a discount. Such is the case in Northern Virginia, where the onetime family vacation home of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy has seen a sizable price adjustment.
Set among the rolling hills of Middleburg, VA, the president and his wife in 1963 custom-designed this property which they named Wexford after the county in Ireland, as a vacation retreat for them and their children, Caroline and John Jr.
In October, the storied estate came to market for the first time in 22 years, listing for $11 million. However, Curbed reports that the Fauquier County home recently received a $3 million price cut and now lists for slightly under $8 million.
While modest in size, the home spans just 5,050 square feet, the property offers an abundance of scenery with 166 acres of mature trees, ponds and mountain views. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom house retains much of its 50-year-old charm and features original parquet floors, his and her dressing rooms, various built-ins and multiple stone fireplaces.
Outside, there is a swimming pool, a tennis court and the quintessential President of the United States amenity...an underground bunker for Secret Service personnel.
Jackie Kennedy sold the property a year after her husband was assassinated in Dallas. The home was later leased by Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, during his presidential election campaign in 1980.
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Wedding Video - Spotsylvania, Virginia: Danny Chiles & Jenny Oh
Devin Olson Media --
Locations: Stevenson Ridge / St. Matthew Catholic Church / Spotsylvania / Lake of the Woods: Clubhouse, Locust Grove, Virginia, United States
Date: October 29, 2011
Videography: Christen Olson / Devin Olson
Cameras: Panasonic-Lumix DMC-GH1
Lenses: Lumix 20mm f/1.7 / Lumix 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8
Stabilization: Glidecam 2000 PRO / Manfrotto 190XB w/ Manfrotto 128RC
Audio Equipment: Sennheiser ME-2 / Tascam DR-05 / Panasonic-Lumix DMC-GH1
Audio Capture: Devin Olson
Lighting: Impact IMFL15008K w/ Impact IMU43T & Impact IMBSM
Editing: Devin Olson
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 10
Soundtrack: Closer to Love - Mat Kearney / Marry Me - Train / Say Hey - Michael Franti & Spearhead
Lincoln County passes resolution to be 2nd Amendment sanctuary
Lincoln County passes resolution to be 2nd Amendment sanctuary
Virginia Capitol
The Virginia State Capitol is the seat of state government in the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Richmond, the third capital of Virginia. It houses the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere, the Virginia General Assembly. Although it was completed in 1788 and is over 215 years old, the current Capitol is the eighth built to serve as Virginia's state house, primarily due to fires during the Colonial period.
History
Jefferson modeled Virginia's capitol on the Maison Carrée.When it convened in Richmond on May 1, 1780, the legislature met in a makeshift building near Shockoe Bottom. Plans were begun for a new building to serve a new state, the commonwealth of Virginia.
The site selected for a new, permanent building was on Shockoe Hill, a major hill overlooking the falls of the James River. Jefferson is credited with the design of the new Capitol, which was modeled after the Maison Carrée at Nîmes in southern France, an ancient Roman temple.[3] The only other state to accurately copy an ancient model is the
Vermont State House, which based its portico on the Temple of Theseus in Athens. Jefferson had the architect, Charles-Louis Clérisseau, substitute the Roman Ionic order over the more ornate Corinthian column designs of the prototype in France. The cornerstone was laid on August 18, 1785, with Governor Patrick Henry in attendance. It was sufficiently completed for the General Assembly to meet there in October 1792.
It is one of only eleven capitols in the United States without an external dome. (The others are the capitols of Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon and Tennessee.)
American Civil War
The building also served as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861--65). The Capitol, the adjacent Virginia Governor's Mansion, and the White House of the Confederacy (about three blocks to the north on East Clay Street) were spared when departing Confederate troops were ordered to burn the city's warehouses and factories, and fires spread out of control in April 1865. The first flag to fly over the capitol since secession was hoisted by Lieutenant Johnston L. de Peyster. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln toured the Capitol during his visit to Richmond about a week before his assassination in Washington, DC.
Lynchburg
From April 6 until April 10, 1865 Lynchburg served as the Capital of Virginia. Under Gov. William Smith, the executive and legislative branches of the commonwealth moved to Lynchburg for the few days between the fall of Richmond and the fall of the Confederacy.
[edit] 1870 tragedyAfter the end of the American Civil War, during the Reconstruction period, Virginia was under military rule for almost five years, ending in January 1870. In the ensuing months, a dispute over leadership of the Richmond government resulted in the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals holding a hearing on April 27, 1870, in the large courtroom on the second floor of the Capitol. Several hundred people crowded in. Before the proceedings could begin, the gallery (balcony) gave way and fell to the courtroom floor. This added weight, in addition to the crowd already there, caused the entire courtroom floor to give way, falling 40 feet (12 m) into the House of Delegates chamber.
Capitol in 1865The injured stumbled, crawled or were carried out onto the Capitol lawn during the mayhem that followed. Sixty-two people were killed and 251 injured. There were no women believed to have been present when the collapse occurred. The dead included a grandson of Patrick Henry, and three members of the General Assembly. Injured included both men contesting the Richmond mayoral position, the speaker of the House of Delegates, a judge and ex-governor Henry H. Wells. Former Confederate general Montgomery D. Corse was partially blinded by the collapse
Rebuilding, expansion, renovation
Modern renovation with wings on both sidesDespite demands for the building's demolition, the damage from the tragedy of 1870 was repaired. In 1904, two wings (not in the original plans) were added to the east and west ends of the building to provide much-needed additional space for the growing legislature.
Text Source: wikipedia.org
GPS Address: 1000 Bank Street Richmond, VA 23219
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tourATLANTA: Smith Plantation
Smith Plantation, home of one of the founding families of Roswell, Georgia
Lynchburg Live - Episode 91 - Hunter's Raid: Part Two
Lynchburg Live is a local cable access TV talk show in Lynchburg, VA. This episode is Part Two of a two-part series featuring local Emmy Award winners, Greg Starbuck & Andrew Prasse. Greg wrote & directed the historical documentary, Hunter's Raid: The Battle for Lynchburg & won two Emmys for those efforts. Andrew edited the documentary & won an Emmy for his efforts. This show features how the documentary on this local Civil War battle was actually made. Greg & Andrew also discuss receiving their Emmys & what, if any, future film projects they may be developing.
Historic Downtown Lewisburg Neighborhood Series - Lewisburg, PA Bowen Agency Realtors
Continuing in our neighborhood series, we bring you beautiful and historic downtown Lewisburg, PA. Listed on the National Registry of HIstoric Places, Lewisburg was once named one of the top 100 small towns in the United States. Contact your Bowen Agency licensed realtor to find your next home in the Susquehanna Valley. Enjoy the tour!
$325,000 - 11540 Thomas Jefferson Hwy, Pamplin, VA 23948
For more info and pics, Text 1276363 to 79564 (Message and Data rates may apply)
Pre-Civil War Harvey Tavern Historical Home
Introducing Harvey's Tavern, a Pre-Civil War brick Tavern built by Col. Isham Harvey and renovated into a beautiful home rich in character and history. Presumed stop by Patrick Henry when on his way to Charlotte Court House. The Tavern itself offers 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2762 finished SF. The Main Floor features the Kitchen, Living Room (FP), Dining Room (FP), & Full Bath, 2nd Level has 3 Sleeping rooms (2 w/ FPs) and Meticulously remodeled Full Bath feat. Jason Soaking Tub & Koehler commode. 3rd Level has 2 Sleeping rooms (1 is now the Office), original guilting room #'s still on doors. New Roof w/Lifetime Warranty, New Electrical/Plumbing, New lighting/Kitchen fixtures, LR has Handmade wood shutters, Main Level has 12 Ft. ceilings. The exterior offers 26 Acres of Mostly Pasture fields (some fenced), a Creek, mature wooded areas, 2 car Garage, Barn, Pottery Building, gardens, Fruit trees, pussy willows and wild Blackberries. Perfect Dream retreat, Vineyard, Wedding Venue or Home for Livestock/Crops.
Otis Traction Elevator at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, RIT / Rochester NY
Riding one of the elevators at the B. Thomas Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology. This building is fairly new and was opened about 1 1/2 - 2 years ago if I remember correctly.
Appomattox Campaign, Episode 17: Battle of Appomattox Court House, Part II (HD)
The road that General Gordon's Confederate soldiers have opened for the rest of the Confederate Army is soon slammed shut by the newly arrived Army of the James. The 12,000 soldiers in the Army of the James marched 30 miles in 20 hours to secure this position. The Army of the James also brings the first United States Colored Troops (USCT) to the Battle of Appomattox Court House. Surrounded, General Lee decides to ask for a meeting to discuss surrender terms with General Grant.
General Lee assumes that General Grant will be arriving to the battlefield via his rear guard at New Hope Church, and attempts to meet him there. A video about New Hope Church will be released on April 9th (today) at 11:00 AM.
These videos will be posted on the park's YouTube channel, but links will also be available through the park's Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the hashtag #APX152 to follow events occurring at the park related to the 152nd Anniversary of the battles and surrender of General Lee's army.
Website: nps.gov/apco
Facebook: facebook.com/appomattoxnps
Twitter: twitter.com/appomattoxnps
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park | Wikipedia audio article
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The Appomattox Court House is a National Historical Park of original and reconstructed 19th century buildings in Appomattox County, Virginia. The village is famous as the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House and containing the house of Wilmer McLean, where the surrender of the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee to Union commander Ulysses S. Grant took place on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War. The McLean House was the site of the surrender conference, but the village itself is named for the presence nearby of what is now preserved as the Old Appomattox Court House.
The park was established August 3, 1935. The village was made a national monument in 1940 and a national historical park in 1954. It is located about three miles (5 km) east of Appomattox, Virginia, the location of the Appomattox Station and the new Appomattox Court House. It is in the center of the state about 25 miles (40 km) east of Lynchburg, Virginia.The historical park was described in 1989 as having an area of 1,325 acres (536 ha).
Dover Hydraulic Elevator @ The Baileys Harbor City Hall - Baileys Harbor, WI
(6-20-18) Just a typical Dover Impulse installed by Northwestern elevator.
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