Today, we’re taking a closer look at two of Virginia’s most influential Founding Fathers, James Madison and James Monroe.
Madison played a key role in shaping the framework of the United States government and later served as the nation’s fourth president.
Monroe, a Revolutionary War veteran and the fifth president, and last Founding Father to serve.
Together, these two Virginians left a lasting impact on the nation’s history, government, and growth.
History with the Hills – James & James
Constructed by the Carson Lime Company, the Old Riverton Post Office and Grocery is one of just two commercial buildings still standing from Riverton’s heyday.
https://theriver953.com/podcast/riverton-general-store-post-office/
Nestled at the northern edge of Front Royal, Virginia, where the North and South Forks of the majestic Shenandoah River converge, lies a hidden gem of history and architecture: the Riverton Historic District.
Once considered Front Royal’s twin city, learn what made it great in our history.
Did you know Warren County had its own Woodstock?
Or that we had a cult here?
Not that big, and not as well known, but at least one famous family was a part of it.
Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/111381873717547/posts/the-arquettes-in-winchesterdavid-arquette-was-raised-on-the-skymont-subud-commun/113435783512156/
https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/VLR_to_transfer/PDFNoms/093-5023_Milford_Battlefield_2004_Final_Nomination.pdf
https://virginialiving.com/peace-love-and-subud/
Did you know that Warren County had Native American residents?
That we once held a historic record?
Or that there was a Native American Museum once operating in the county with living history?
Resources:
https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/093-0165/
https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-thunderbird-site.html
Grace White Sherwood was the last person in Virginia to be accused of being a witch.
What is her story and what became of her?
Find this out in today’s episode of History with Hills.
Did you know that Stonewall Jackson has at least two graves in Virginia?
Hear the story of the well-known Civil War general and his strange tales of life and death.
Resources:
https://www.npr.org/2012/06/28/155804965/the-curious-fate-of-stonewall-jacksons-arm
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-stonewall-jackson-s-arm
https://www.fowb.org/news/publications/the-legend-of-stonewall-jacksons-arm/
