Went to this event last year, free Museum Weekend in Richmond. While not a lot of miles nice to be on the motorcycle. First stop was Agecroft Hall off of Cary Street. Toured a few rooms of the house which was built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th century. It was moved from there to Richmond, VA in 1925. Was an amazing place with a recreated English garden to wander around. Nice view of the James River from the house as well.
Also brought from England by another family is this house called Virginia House which was originally a Catholic Priory. Henry VIII confiscated many Church properties in his dispute with the Church and it was turned into a house. It was also moved to Richmond just before being torn down in England also around 1925. No tours were offered of this house, but I did tour the gardens outside. It is right next door to Avecroft Hall.
Did get a large and very nice tour of Wilton. This Colonial Era house was in use for a long time. George Washington spent a few nights here after the Second Continental Convention and Lafayette stayed there inside the house with his soldiers camped outside prior to the action at Yorktown which ended the Revolutionary War. Got a very extensive tour of the house and enjoyed the look at the grounds. It is a short distance down the road from Agecroft Hall and Virginia House.
I also took a ride down Williamsburg Road to visit the son of a Navy friend visiting Richmond. We went out on the town later that night. On the way back from the ride made a stop at the Richmond National Battlefield. Still was a warm day but a good ride.
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