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Links One for every profession, hobby, sport, pet enthusiast and more. Personalized Christmas ornaments with over 3000 and growing. One for every profession, hobby, sport, pet enthusiast and more. List of Ornament Dealers A comprehensive list of web sites that sell ornaments grouped by type. You can find Eugenio LLC under Christmas ornaments. The title of the link is "Famous Buildings." There will be a feature article in the November newsletter. Point of Honor 1815 home of Dr. George Cabell in Lynchburg, Virginia. Named for the duels fought on the property overlooking the James river. Poplar Forest - Jefferson’s “Other Home” Poplar Forest was an important part of Jefferson’s life – a private retreat, situated far from the public scrutiny and demands on his time. It was his most personal architectural creation and landscape, a place where he came to find rest and leisure, to rekindle his creativity, and to enjoy private time with his family. Poplar Forest was also a working plantation, critical to his efforts as a farmer. The lives of the enslaved men and women who worked for Jefferson are an important part of its history. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson, designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. James Madison's Montpelier Home of the Father of the Constitution. In the splendor of the Virginia countryside, a national treasure is being recovered. Experience the rediscovery of the mind and the man who forged the framework of a nation, who created the Constitutional charter that defines our democracy, our thinking, our society. Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda The University created by Thomas Jefferson. The Rotunda was originally used as classrooms, but is now the school library. The pavilions to either side housed students and to this day still function that way. George Washington's Mount Vernon When George Washington lived at Mount Vernon it was over 8000 acres. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association has preserved the more important portions of the estate and host more than 1.2 million visitors a year to see it. Northern Virginia Handcrafter's Guild The Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild was formed in 1972 to promote craftsmanship and to give members an opportunity to sell their work to the public. Anyone may join but to participate in our shows, your work must be juried by our Standards Committee. Virginia Historical Society The Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831. Like most of the nation's older historical societies, it has always been a private organization; one that derives virtually all its support from membership and endowment. At the organizational meeting in 1831, Chief Justice John Marshall was elected its first president, and former president James Madison was elected its first honorary member. The mission of the Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret the commonwealth's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. Polish Pottery and More A wide selection of hand-crafted Polish Stoneware comes from the oldest world famous producers of ceramics. Many different patterns of Polish Pottery are available, including the most popular Peacock, Nature, Stars & Stripes, Country Meadows and Unique Unikat (signed and numbered pieces). All Pottery is oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. |
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