Saturday, April 23, 2011

Day 18 - Virginia President Day

When I woke up today, the temperature was in the 50s but the temperature did top out at 75F. In addition the sun reared its shiny head part of the day.
I Purchased gasoline at $3.569/gallon today. I am thinking that this might be the cheapest price yet.
I spent a good part of the day at James Madison Montpelier Estate today. It was quite interesting to me as no one really talks much about him in the history books except he was President number 4. The Manor has a bit of Monticello in it, probably because Thomas Jefferson loaned Madison his architect. A bit of trivia on James Madison, he entered the College of New Jersey and graduated with a Princeton degree. The college it seems changed its name during the time he spent studying there. I did get to see some of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefield later in the day. I will post some of these Battle Site pictures in tomorrows blog and then I'm off to visit some of my family.
I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter tomorrow.
Night folks!

The Traveller

3 comments:

  1. and a Happy Easter to you our Traveller Bro....

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  2. That's me, he's coming to Baltimore today! Woo hoo! :)

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  3. Fredericksburg is one of my favorite historical sites to visit. Happy Easter to Bro and all!

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