Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Virginia, Where Everything is Historical

On the Saturday that we were in Virginia, we took a little day trip to Middleburg. It promised a farmer's market, shopping, and of course, a healthy dose of history. The Red Fox Inn and Tavern located in Middleburg is one of the oldest original inns (it's nearing 300 years old) in the U.S. George Washington visited it in his younger years. While the farmer's market was a bit disappointing - do 1/2 a dozen vendors on a small gravel patch really count as a farmer's market, anyway?! We spent a few hours browsing the quaint shops before noshing on some really great pizza at Teddy's (not historical, but yummy nonetheless!).
When we were ready to leave, I realized we had not taken any pictures of our day. So, here we are on the grounds of the (historical, of course!) Emmanuel Episcopal Church. It was established in the early 19th century and served as a hospital during the Civil War. I am looking forward to taking Cora back again one day when she can enjoy the history of it, too.

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