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.
14 comments:
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!
The Classic American House !
Fantastic shot!
I love the color! Would red have beenthe traditional color of this house or a more modern interpretation?
Great shot!
Must be a beautiful time of year in Williamsburg
Yorktown is perspective residential place, it is one of the best place for living with family, i like this presentations about house.
I am a descendant of John Ballard. Sure would like to see inside.
I grew up in this house.
I also descend from John Ballard.
I am also a descendant, would love to see inside
I just found out today that I am a direct line grand child to John Ballard
So did I!!
i descend from him too!!
ah so am i!
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