Virginia's Presidential Homes (Images of America)

government, the War of 1812, the annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and World War I. Virginia, nicknamed the “Mother of Presidents,” is the birthplace of these eight men who were key to the success of the American Revolution, the forming of the U.S. Images of America: Virginia’s Presidential Homes takes a visual excursion to the homes of the eight Virginia-born men who served as president of the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson. Coming from diverse backgrounds and classes, their residences ranged from simple wood-frame structures to elegant, brick-pillared mansions and estates. Through images and drawings, this book will bring to life their homes and family life.

K. Hiseley said One of the best books on Virginia presidents.. Enjoyed the information in this book. Great format with details I had hoped to find prior to visiting the presidential homes. Even learned new facts about the Presidents.. Awesome pictures and information. Great pictures and wonderful information all included in the addition. Always enjoy the Images of America Series. This makes about my 20th book in the series.

Author Patrick L. O’Neill is a professional historian and archaeologist, and he is the president of the Archeological Society of Virginia. region with projects including an overseer’s house at George Washington’s Union Farm near Mount Vernon, a well in the basement of Arlington House, the truncated 1785 foundation of Virginia’s State Capitol, Kittiewan

region with projects including an overseer’s house at George Washington’s Union Farm near Mount Vernon, a well in the basement of Arlington House, the truncated 1785 foundation of Virginia’s State Capitol, Kittiewan Plantation in Charles City County, and Confederate graves at Bristow Station. . He conducts research in the Virginia and Washington, D.C. O’Neill is a professional historian and archaeologist, and he is the president of the Archeological Society of Virginia. About the Author Author Patrick L