#historichouse

[theunabashedepicurean]

The Ballroom at Belvoir. This weekend, whilst her doors were shuttered, I was kindly invited to a private tour of @belvoircastle in preparation for her reopening to visitors on March 12th. It felt quite surreal to visit this historic Castle after seeing its resplendent interiors on The Crown and The Young Victoria, and I can’t wait to share more photographs from my visit. On a separate point, it was refreshing to note the warmth and diversity of the team at Belvoir. Belvoir want to share the history and beauty of The Castle with everyone, and want every visitor to feel welcome. Their refreshing approach to inclusion allows people from diverse backgrounds, such as myself, to share and cherish the best of English Heritage. @duchessrutland #belvoir #belvoircastle #leicestershire #grantham #dukeandduchessofrutland #historiccastles #castle #historichome #historichomes #historichouse #gothicrevival #gothicrevivalarchitecture #statelyhome #statelyhouse #englishcountryhouse #interior #interiors #ballroom #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #art #artwork #portait #portraitpainting #painting #staircase (at Belvoir Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConCkpxozSd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#belvoir #belvoircastle #leicestershire #grantham #dukeandduchessofrutland #historiccastles #castle #historichome #historichomes #historichouse #gothicrevival #gothicrevivalarchitecture #statelyhome #statelyhouse #englishcountryhouse #interior #interiors #ballroom #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #art #artwork #portait #portraitpainting #painting #staircase

[damonkowarsky]

In March and April @budacastlemaine will exhibit a series of recent etchings inspired by travels in Europe and Australia. Here’s a sneak peak of the second etching of Buda itself, and part of its magnificent garden. #buda #budahistorichomeandgarden #castlemaine @castlemainefestival #castlemainestatefestival #historichouse #garden #countryvictoria #etching #hardground #intaglio #linework #copperplate (at Raleigh Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-VJrjBfZ8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#buda #budahistorichomeandgarden #castlemaine #castlemainestatefestival #historichouse #garden #countryvictoria #etching #hardground #intaglio #linework #copperplate

[aerdrone]

Ripley Castle and the village of Ripley #ripley #ripleycastle #dronephotography #dronephoto #yorkshire #harrogate #historichouse #castle (at Ripley Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOXp7ELstu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ripley #ripleycastle #dronephotography #dronephoto #yorkshire #harrogate #historichouse #castle

[picked4design]

My Queen Anne Victorian home

#queen anne #victorian homes #historichouse #santa barbara #living living the dream

[linenandwildflowers]

In the pursuit of creating a stylish and harmonious living space, it’s crucial to be mindful of the common interior decorating mistakes that can inadvertently compromise the overall aesthetic. 

https://linenandwildflowers.com/common-interior-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/

#homedecor #home design #historichouse #vintagestyle #cottagestyle #interior design details #vintagedecor #thriftedhome #circa1885

[extremecapitalism]

The Bacon-Fraser House in Hinesville, Georgia Experience the charm and history of the Bacon-Fraser House in Hinesville, Georgia - a delightful hidden gem.

#HinesvilleGeorgia #ExploreHinesville #HistoricHouse #VisitGeorgia

[gin-akuma]

Museum Van Loon - One of the Best Hidden Gems in Amsterdam, Netherlands Calling all history buffs and art enthusiasts. Delight in the charm of Museum Van Loon, a hidden gem that holds centuries of history and breathtaking artwork. Take a stroll through its magnificent garden and let its beauty captivate you.

#HistoricHouse #MuseumLovers #MuseumVanLoon #InstaAmsterdam #MuseumWanderlust

[egertoon]

Museum Van Loon - One of the Best Hidden Gems in Amsterdam, Netherlands Calling all history buffs and art enthusiasts. Delight in the charm of Museum Van Loon, a hidden gem that holds centuries of history and breathtaking artwork. Take a stroll through its magnificent garden and let its beauty captivate you.

#DutchHeritage #HiddenGems #HistoricHouse #ExploreAmsterdam #ArtAndCulture

[virtualdavis]

Rosslyn, November 8, 2004 (Photos: Jason McNulty) #oldhousenewhome #essexny #historichomes #adkcoast #historichouse #essexnewyork #historicbuildings #adirondackcoast #historicarchitecture (at Essex, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYQaYoObfu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#oldhousenewhome #essexny #historichomes #adkcoast #historichouse #essexnewyork #historicbuildings #adirondackcoast #historicarchitecture

[weemsbotts]

Living History with Joanne Barron

By: Lisa Timmerman, Executive Director

Mrs. Joanne Barron (1955-2023) served as the Executive Director of Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. & The Weems-Botts Museum from 2011-2017. Her hospitality, commitment to education, and passion for history guided our organization as she breathed life into our mission statement by making local history accessible to everyone.

(Tea in Merchant Park with Mrs. Joanne Barron, 2013)

In 2012, Morgan, Mangold, an intern for The Weems-Botts Museum, interviewed Dumfries Town Historian & Local Legend Lee Lansing. In a draft version of her article, Ms. Mangold sat down with both Lansing and Barron, recording their interaction.

“Mrs. Joann Barron remembers fondly that, “Mister Lansing, when our Museum became a Historic Site, it was in very bad shape. And Mr. Lansing and his son [renovated it]; we’ve got pictures in the Museum of them re-doing everything.” As Lansing recalls “after we were able to buy after the county was able to buy the building at that time, uh, I was able to get in there and work and do some of the work…to bring it back up to where it should be.” Though the buildings are absolutely beautiful pieces of history now, poison ivy seemed to be a serious problem at one time and when remembering that tale, Mr. Lansing and Mrs. Barron chuckled at each other.    

In being an architect, the Weems-Botts Museum was not the only building Mr. Lansing’s name can be attributed to. The United Methodist Church of Dumfries right cross the street from the museum was built by none other than himself. “That’s all my design. The whole part of the church. All the furniture and everything is my design,” he brags lovingly. Though the furniture is beautiful and the place of worship magnificent, the suspended cross is the star. As Mrs. Barron tells, “when my husband [Vonn Barron] was a little boy he said it was like a miracle, you’d look at this cross and you couldn’t figure out how it was up there. Because you can’t see anything.” As Lansing explains, “when I first designed it. I had the cross supported from the floor. And we came up with some special types of piano wire that we can hang it from the roof. So that’s what we [did] we hung it from the roof. You cant see what holds it up there.” It is a miracle thought up by a genius.”

This interaction is truly remarkable as Mangold captured an intimate and wonderful exchange between two friends who dedicated their knowledge, experience, and passion for history to the Town of Dumfries.

Under Barron’s leadership in 2011, The Weems-Botts Museum won a nomination for the Virginia Association of Museum’s “Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts” program for our Traveling Colonial Wood Truck on display in the exhibit room. “The fact that over 100,000 votes were cast by the public for all the nominations confirms that historic preservation matters to the citizens of the commonwealth,” Margo Carlock, Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Museums stated - “The Top Ten Winners highlight not only the unique stories found in collections across Virginia, but also the challenges that accompany preserving these artifacts.” Barron’s perseverance and commitment in this effort helped promote awareness of our small museum and showcase our treasured artifacts.

Barron’s accomplishments and achievements as Executive Director could be seen in her active advocacy for living history programs at the museum. From hosting Prince William Resolves signing events to holding Victorian teas to constantly inviting the public to engage in colonial and Civil War interpretations in Merchant Park, she provided a passionate and fascinating voice for all aspects of historical life in Dumfries. Her Ghost Walks, Charter Day celebrations, colonial camps, living history weekends (just to name a few), brought friends and families together in Merchant Park, truly making Dumfries a destination for Prince William County. It would take countless pages to review and describe the legacies and impacts we feel from her persistent aim to put us on the map. Whether you came for tea or ghosts, Barron was always there, ready to greet you with a smile and warmly welcome you to the Historic Dumfries Virginia family.

Note: Have memories you would like to share about Joanne Barron and the organization? Please send us an email ([email protected]) or call (703-221-221) so that we can continue to document the history of our organization! To see how the organization has grown and evolved from Barron’s tenure, check out our March newsletter here.

(Sources: HDVI Archives)

#localhistory #historichouse #destinationdumfries #collections #museum #virginiahistory #familymemories #celebratelife

[roadtripnewengland]

The #HenryWhitfieldHouse in Guilford, Connecticut. Built in 1639 it is the oldest oldest house in #Connecticut, and the oldest stone house in #NewEngland. This #historichome was opened to the public as Conneticut's first #museum in 1899. The museum is open by appointment in the winter, and for self-guided tours from May to October on Wednesday-Sunday. . . . #historichouse #historichouses #stone #stonearchitecture #oldest #housemuseum #guilford #guilforct #guilfordconnecticut #newenglandtravel #travelblog #travelblogger (at Henry Whitfield House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnM31mRurAl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#henrywhitfieldhouse #connecticut #newengland #historichome #museum #historichouse #historichouses #stone #stonearchitecture #oldest #housemuseum #guilford #guilforct #guilfordconnecticut #newenglandtravel #travelblog #travelblogger

[theunabashedepicurean]

The Mount, author Edith Wharton’s resplendent forty-two room estate near the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. ____________________________________________ Photography by Kate Sears #edithwharton #themount #lenox #massachusetts #newengland #unitedstates #nationalhistoriclandmark #historichouse #estate #interiors #design #interiordesign #interiordesigner #decor #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #theberkshires #museum #classicalinteriors #classicaldesign #statues #theageofinnocence #novelist #author #writer #countryhouse #countryhome #historicbuildings (at Lenox, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_Ozc5I_JP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#edithwharton #themount #lenox #massachusetts #newengland #unitedstates #nationalhistoriclandmark #historichouse #estate #interiors #design #interiordesign #interiordesigner #decor #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #theberkshires #museum #classicalinteriors #classicaldesign #statues #theageofinnocence #novelist #author #writer #countryhouse #countryhome #historicbuildings

[damonkowarsky]

In March and April @budacastlemaine will exhibit a series of recent etchings inspired by travels in Europe and Australia. Here’s a sneak peak of a new etching of Buda itself, and part of its magnificent garden. #buda #budahistorichomeandgarden #castlemaine @castlemainefestival #castlemainestatefestival #historichouse #garden #countryvictoria #etching #hardground #intaglio #linework #copperplate (at Raleigh Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7zmMahhaB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#buda #budahistorichomeandgarden #castlemaine #castlemainestatefestival #historichouse #garden #countryvictoria #etching #hardground #intaglio #linework #copperplate

[fearlessgardening]

Fixed and with a wee elm leaf! @wood_and_wire_repair #dinocember #dinocember2022 #searshome #searshouse #historichouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CmuIosyP0Nk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dinocember #dinocember2022 #searshome #searshouse #historichouse

[picked4design]

Victorian details 1884

#victorian homes #santa barbara #victorian #carving #restoration #historichouse

[blackumbrellajewelry]

My roof is now complete and silence reigns again but, this shell roof from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' "Shell Cottage" set will forever be #roofgoals. . . . . . . . #shellcottage #housegoals #oldworld #theoldways #witchcraft #witchesoftheworld #witchesofig #witchesofinstagram #shellart #harrypotter #shellroof #artistlife #seawitch #magick #darkstyle #moodygrams #moodygrams #shells #shellart #historichouse #harrypotterandrhedeathlyhallows #productiondesign #asecondofwhimsey #maximalist #practicalmagic #architecture #blackumbrellaantiques #blackumbrellajewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/CmB4ZY8u6LC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#roofgoals #shellcottage #housegoals #oldworld #theoldways #witchcraft #witchesoftheworld #witchesofig #witchesofinstagram #shellart #harrypotter #shellroof #artistlife #seawitch #magick #darkstyle #moodygrams #shells #historichouse #harrypotterandrhedeathlyhallows #productiondesign #asecondofwhimsey #maximalist #practicalmagic #architecture #blackumbrellaantiques #blackumbrellajewelry