This Historic Landmark Will Transport You to the Heart of Old Virginia
Long Branch Plantation makes a wonderful day trip from the Washington D.C. area
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Hello, Friends! I have another historic treat for you this week.
Just 90 minutes from Washington, D.C., tucked near the quaint town of Boyce, Virginia, lies one of the region’s most breathtaking historic gems—Long Branch Plantation. I had the opportunity to visit this 200-year-old estate a few years ago and even experienced the rare treat of a trail ride across its sweeping grounds.
☛🕰️ Old Word of the Week: Peradventure
Meaning: Perhaps; possibly; by chance.
Origin: Middle English, from Old French par aventure (meaning “by chance”).
Used in a sentence: Peradventure the storm will pass before nightfall, and we may yet see the stars.
Answer to Last Week’s Trivia Quiz: Congratulations to those who chose Elizabeth Thorne as the second woman with a statue in Gettysburg. (Only 44 percent of you got it right, so I need to do a post on Elizabeth Thorne!)
☛ This Week’s Trivia Question: Give it a try!
See you next week!