The Ballard House in Historic Yorktown is a private residence owned by the National Park Service but one of our blogger friends has a family connection to it.
It was built in about 1709 by a local baker and sold to John Ballard in 1727. During the revolution, the British Army tore down most of the outbuildings and dug trenches and built embankments from which they could be protected in battle. The interior was modernized before the property was purchased by the park service in 1968.
that is pretty! i love the history of this place. you are so luck you live there. if you like gardening, i would love for you to stop by, i am having a freebie! happy spring!
ReplyDeleteThe Classic American House !
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteI love the color! Would red have beenthe traditional color of this house or a more modern interpretation?
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
Must be a beautiful time of year in Williamsburg
ReplyDeleteYorktown is perspective residential place, it is one of the best place for living with family, i like this presentations about house.
ReplyDeleteI am a descendant of John Ballard. Sure would like to see inside.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in this house.
ReplyDeleteSo did I!!
DeleteI also descend from John Ballard.
ReplyDeleteI am also a descendant, would love to see inside
ReplyDeleteI just found out today that I am a direct line grand child to John Ballard
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