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Poplar Forest served as the private retreat home of Thomas Jefferson. Though not as well known as Monticello, Poplar Forest was also designed by Jefferson himself. The estate perhaps reveals more about the man than does Monticello, due to the fact that Jefferson designed it solely for himself and his family and could thus includeContinue reading “Poplar Forest: A Treasure for Historic Preservationists”

The historic Academy Theatre in downtown Lynchburg is an incredible example not only of historic preservation, but also of a community coming together to preserve a part of their history. The building was originally built in 1905, but after its closure in 1958 it fell into disrepair. According to an article entitled “Restoration of theContinue reading “Downtown Lynchburg and the Academy Theatre”

After visiting the courthouses in Bedford County, Virginia and in Campbell County, Virginia, I have realized the enormous importance that courthouse records can have to a researcher, and particularly to historic preservationists. Courthouse records contain a wealth of relevant information. However, one does have to know how to search the records, as trying to findContinue reading “Courthouse Research in Historic Preservation”

The Thompson Mill complex sits on more than six acres in Amherst County, Virginia. There are several buildings on the property, including a mill, two houses, a barn, an ice house, and several smaller buildings. The complex was nominated for the National Register of Historic Properties and was listed as a historic property in 2019.Continue reading “Vernacular Architecture and the Thompson Mill Complex”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”