Category: USA

Berkeley/Plantations

Charles City County VA – May 2021

Berkely Plantation

Berkeley Plantation is one of the most historic homes in America. It was the sight of the first Thanksgiving, in 1619.

It was the site of the first Whiskey Distillery in the New World in 1621.

One of the first Ship Yards in the New World.

The 18-gun Man Of War was constructed here for the Revolutionary War.

Berkeley was the home of Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the father of William Henry Harrison, 9th president of the US (1841), who was born here in 1773. Also the great-grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the US (1889-1893).

“Taps” was composed here in 1862.

President Abraham Lincoln landed here in 1862 to confer with General McClellan and to view the troops.

Memorial to the first Thanksgiving.
Whiskey Distillery exhibit.

Greenway Plantation

This is the birthplace of John Tyler, 10th president of the US (1841-1845). Greenway is a private residence and not open to the public.

Sherwood Forest Plantation

It is considered the longest A-frame house in America.

Martin Luther King Historic Sites

Atlanta GA – May 2021

Located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood in Atlanta GA.
Martin Luther King’s birthplace on Auburn Avenue.
Martin Luther King, and his father before him, were pastors at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The graves of Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King.
The Eternal Flame.
Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” World Peace Rose Garden.
Baptism of Kunta Kinte’s son.
Martin Luther King’s home – this is where he was living at the time he was assassinated in March 1968.
Martin Luther King statue.

Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run Site

Atlanta GA – May 2021

This is the spot where Hank Aaron’s 715th career home run landed in April 1974. The home run put Aaron at the top of the all time home run list. The old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium has been torn down and is now a parking lot, but the actual site has been preserved. I remember watching this home run on TV. His home run passed Babe Ruth’s record which had stood since 1938. Hank Aaron died last year.

Georgia State Capitol

Atlanta GA – May 2021

The Rotunda.
Senate chamber.
House of Representatives chamber.
Lincoln outside the private office of the Georgia Governor.
Former Georgia Governor and ex-President Jimmy Carter, 39th president, served 1977-1981.
Robert E. Lee
Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King statue.
Atlanta skyline.
Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons.