The property was originally part of an estate owned by Martha Washington’s grandson, George Washington Parke Custis,

Newburgh boasts a rich history, particularly related to the American Revolutionary War.

Savannah is the oldest city in the state of Georgia, established in 1733. The downtown Historic District, considered one of the largest in the U.S., largely retains the original twenty-two parklike square plans laid out by James Oglethorpe.

Charleston is defined by its cobblestone streets (there are still eight), pastel painted homes, palmetto trees, hitching posts, historic landmarks, and the elegant antebellum architecture of The Battery. Explore streets with names like Broad, Church, King, Queen and quiet streets and network of alleyways.

Originally called Evergreen Cemetery, Bonaventure was established on 70 acres of the original Bonaventure Plantation, when the city’s graveyards were getting too full. The cemetery was design in Victorian style with grassy areas and curved pathways.

Salem has a vibe that can be described as a blend of historical intrigue, mystical allure and coastal New England charm.

Today, the haunting ruins of the once celebrated Franciscan abbey are now a graveyard overlooking Donegal Bay.

This Duomo in Amalfi, was creation in the 9th and 10th centuries and has been added and redecorated several times. It is dedicated to the apostle St. Andrew whose relics are kept here.

The colonnade of the cemetery was built on 1816 in place of the abandoned Benedictine monastery. Inside are the ruins of a medieval chapel, with 14th century frescos and a Roman urn dating back to the 2nd century AD.

The Quincy Chamber of Commerce created a walking trail called the Presidents Trail that highlights significant landmarks throughout the town.

Monticello was the home of Declaration of Independence author, architect, Governor of Virginia, Ambassador to France, U.S. Vice President, two-term President and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson called Monticello his home from 1770 until his death in 1826.

Fredericksburg is famous for being George Washington’s childhood hometown and playing a significant role in the Civil War.

Montpelier is the lifelong home of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, father of the Constitution, architect of the Bill of Rights, Secretary of State, and slave owner.

Long stretches of beach, farmland, towns and main streets with century old homes, and estates hidden behind hedges.

On my visit to Raleigh I wandered through a few historic districts with their amazing historical architecture, two former hospitals, a cemetery and a historical park.

Oak Alley, the sugarcane plantation, got its name from the double row of 28 live oks and established in the 1850’s and was functioning until the 1920’s.

William “Tangier” Smith owned a large tract of land, approximately 64,000, in Suffolk County. Through the years the estate would be divided many times as parts are divided almost children of the Smiths and sold off and or donated.

The colonial revival style Sagtikos Manor was built by Stephanus Van Cortlands, the first American born Mayor of New York City, in 1697. The house, originally on 1,200 acres, was expanded in 1772 and then again in 1902.

Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia is perhaps best know as the final resting place for 121 victims of the of the RMS Titanic sinking.

A nonsectarian burying ground, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery occupies about 90 acres, and was developed after recognition that the local churchyard was no longer servicing the needs of the community.