How tall is George Washington?
According to George Washington himself, he says he is 6 feet 0 inches tall . He writes that in at least two letters -- in a letter of...
Columbus a blonde? Or red haired with freckles?
How is this related to Winchester VA? Columbus has a presence everywhere in this country, including Winchester VA. There is the Knights...
George William Fairfax & wife leaving
George Washington adores George William Fairfax's wife. George Washington is also on good terms with her husband and on good terms with...
James Grant Cherokee Expedition
The James Grant expedition was one of 4 expeditions to control the Cherokees. Coexistence or Detente? Not possible. On December 15, 1760,...
In Pontiac's War - Robert Rogers in a losing battle
"The Battle of Bloody Run was fought during Pontiac's War on July 31, 1763 , on what now is the site of Elmwood Cemetery in the...
George Washington's tobacco seized by French
The French seized a ship which had George Washington's tobacco in November 1759. It was insured. But the company insuring it needs a...
1776 and the Winchester area
From the last week of August to the last week of December 1776, George Washington and his Continental Army were in one long retreat from...
Cherokee War and Byrd Expedition in Aug-Oct 1760 Timetable
South Carolina's Fort Loudoun officers vote to surrender August 6, 1760 . The next day, the fort's commander, Paul Demere, and two...
French can't boat past the Suck to aid Cherokees
Imagine living in a place called Suck? This spot WAS so bad Johnny Cash wrote a song about it. The French at Fort Toulouse received...
Robert Stewart and Venango
Next time you drive down Stewart Street in Winchester VA, think of the poverty and failed chances of Robert Stewart. Robert Stewart has...
