This is the residence of Yorktown's most famous resident, Thomas Nelson, Jr., signer of the Declaration of Independence, 3rd governor of Virginia, and leader of the Virginia Militia during the Battle of Yorktown. When American forces lay siege to Yorktown in the battle that brought about the end of the American Revolution, Nelson ordered artillery aimed at his own house which was being used by English officers. In the second photo, cannon balls remain lodged in the exterior wall. The final photo is of the walled garden.
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Enjoyed my visit to your blog.Going to Charlottesville next month maybe Williamsburg
Thanks for spotlighting one of my favorite places in the world! It has always been my dream to retire to Williamsburg and be one of the dressed up "ladies" on D.O.G street!
What an impressive mean to measure time/life. Please have a wonderful Thursday you all.
daily athens
Wow canon balls and all! Lots of history in these photos.
It almost seems like the cannonballs were mortared into those walls intentionally.
I specifically remember this...
great photo!
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