A Wall of Many StoriesTaking a close look at this building you will notice at least three different brick patterns. The center section is from the original 1849 warehouse. Over time the building was added onto and its use changed to include a pickle fa…

Each GenerationWe all want to leave something behind to document our times and our contributions. A small glimpse of a mural spanning the entire back of a building. A contribution of this generation’s art community.

Art and NatureFor years, seemingly abandon behind a building, stands a partially (?) completed nude sculpture. Today, mother nature has taken it upon herself to add her own touch to this work.

Not a cloud in the sky and 90+ degrees and we are heading west to Orange County. We drive out Rt. 3 and take a left onto Rt. 20 and later another left onto Rt. 522. Along the way we take in a little history, and some of the sites of rural Virginia. But…

Rt. 20–Saunders FieldMay 5, 1864–The well-disciplined Union troops reached the field’s center with their formation cleanly dressed, as though on parade. According to a Federal witness, rebel fire opened from the left and swept, “slowly, beautiful…

Congested Area???????Well to be honest this is probably one of the most congested areas on Rt. 20 between Fredericksburg and Orange. And I have had to slow down a time or two over the past 20 or so years when a car or truck turned into the convenience …

What We Were and What we Have BecomeWhen this house was occupied family, neighbors, and the community had to help each other to survive. The strip mall across the road shows us how far we have come. With all the modern conveniences and comforts life i…

Orange County–A Typical Stretch of Rt. 522When you turn left off of Rt. 20 onto Rt. 522 this is what you will see. A tree lined two lane road. While this section is going through a wood there is at least a single line of trees along both sides of the…

Behind the TreesWhen you pass a break in the trees this is what you will see….farms and fields.

You Know when You’re in Farm Country When…..How often have you seen a tractor crossing sign. This is not the only one on this stretch of Rt. 522.