A Church Without A CongregationThe date above the door indicates this church was dedicated in 1908. While no longer in use the grounds around it are well kept. It is located on Rt. 522 between Orange and Culpeper.

Separate But TogetherCatherine Rudasill and her husband (just off to the left) lay together but not in the church cemetery located on the other side of the church. Catherine lived a long life and died on her birthday. You don’t see foot stones too ofte…

The SentinelStafford–Behind the remains of this structure is a cemetery.

Of Simpler Times. Soon to be LostTo avoid the congestion at the intersection of Rt. 17 and Rt. 1 I take a right turn off of Rt 17 down this small road into Falmouth. In its day, like Fredericksburg, it too was a port but was soon dwarfed by the city. …

Out of Sight, Out of MindFalmouth–Behind the trees you can see the bridge which crosses over this stream. I have driven over this bridge hundreds of times over the years on my way home and never saw what was beneath it. Today I pulled over for a look…

The Bloody AngleSpotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield. The rise in the ground behind the tree is what remains of the Confederate earthworks. The markers in the distance were erected in honor of some of the Union regiments that fought here.”Around the B…

Field of Fire Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield–The tree line is probably within the range of canister fire roughly 600 yards. Canister is, as the name implies, a can filled with small lead balls turning the cannon into a large shotgun. Troops woul…

There be Strollers!It’s summer in the Burg. Every Tuesday afternoon the city hosts lunch in Hurkamp Park–Burgers, dogs, related munchies, and live entertainment. As can be seen this event has become the “hang-out” for the Mommy set. Strollers and todd…