Give Me History, or Give Me Death!

Joshua's history project took us to a very nice site maintained by the National Park Service.

The Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield at Rural Plains

Important battles took place here during the Overland Campaign and much of the fighting

occurred near the Shelton House, the childhood home of Sarah Shelton, who married 

some guy named Patrick Henry on the main floor of this house in 1754.

As we walked through the trail, history came alive and we could see troops massing.

Then we saw a farmer with a very modern pice of equipment,

then we saw these

and the moment was almost lost.

Then we regained our composure and crossed the creek toward sites where soldiers were dug in.

Pretty cool.

The Art of Government

Several of Hanover's finest were invited to the Capitol where their artwork was on display.

Rep. Chris Peace was pleased to met with them and tell them everything about what goes

on in state government. There were many photo opportunities, a great tour of the Capitol,

and a visit from Patrick Henry, who told his life story and gave many dramatic speeches.

Posing by the Capitol

Hanging out at the General Assembly

General Washington (and associates)

Lucy's art

Rural Point's principal meets Rep. Chris Peace's staffers 

Crowding in the elevator

Thanks to the Burk family for giving us a ride downtown

Finding Peace downtown

The Martins

Nicole Dubec (artist)

Patrick Henry: Give me liberty...

Thomas Jefferson, architect of freedom

Denise Dubec (mother of the artist)

Thomas Jefferson, the elder statesman

Henry Clay, running for President

The most famous statue of George Washington (not a copy)

Robert E Lee

The original House of Delegates