Next stop was the thoroughly fascinating White House of the Confederacy in which Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived from 1861 – 1865. Fully restored and open for tour are 11 rooms of the mansion, containing 65% original furnishings to the Davis family. Our tour guide was a sincere and fervent southern gentleman, revering Jefferson Davis, the Confederacy, “Old Virginia” and the time-period of the “war between the states.” Although a man of color and vehemently opposed to slavery, he was able to picture Jefferson Davis as a great man leaving a lasting legacy to the United States of America. Our guide’s colorful stories made no apologies for President Davis, and at any time that he had to refer to that “other” President -- it was always as “that man from the State of Illinois”. One person on our tour made the mistake of asking a question about the “civic war,” and was politely corrected with a pointed answer about the “war between the states.”
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Sharon
6/9/2012 05:19:02 am
I am SO enjoying traveling along with you two! I absolutely love VA and was just wondering if you made reservations for the state parks or are you just winging it. Can't wait to hear your stories from the 'Burg!
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Ella Brown
6/9/2012 07:55:28 am
Love these VA State Parks! Thought of you all day walking the streets of Williamsburg; only had the afternoon so did not buy a ticket to get in the pay attractions. Beautiful day and no crowds, so just enjoyed a 4-hour walk!
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Ella Brown
6/9/2012 07:56:59 am
Forgot to say that we did have reservations; Pocahontas St Pk was full last night!
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Rob
6/9/2012 08:47:22 am
I am also enjoying this grand adventure of yours. It is giving me ideas for trips that are closer to home for us.
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Terry/Gordie Engelstad
6/9/2012 02:08:15 pm
Tom and Ella, we both are so pleased that you have that wonderful airstream to see all these amazing places.. We hope your journey's will be every thing you so honorably deserve..We are loving seeing the states so far away from us in Seattle and you are making it like we are right there! Good job! enjoy enjoy..love those smiles on your faces! excitement is not the word!!!! huh??? and God protect Caleb while he keeps the homesite safe and well.. travel safe!!!
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