It was historic garden week in Virginia, and I spent three days touring in
our beautiful piedmont countryside. I can only begin to show you some of the
pretty sights. These were in Fauquier County, a peaceful area where even its many wealthy people take pride in its rural identity.
A stone church looked charming so I turned around to take a picture. This is Willisville Chapel, and it will be 100 years old next year. Its history goes back to shortly after the Civil War. It was organized as a Christian church for African-American citizens of various denominations. It is now a United Methodist Church.
I saw plenty of barns for Tom’s blog hop.
As I headed toward home, the quiet was interrupted by a roaring sound. I had to wait for a freight train to pass. The box cars transform into truck containers in Front Royal.
A very nice collection of country rural images
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeletePretty scenes, I like the rabbit sculpture. Take care, have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteIn the minds of many, it seems, the Civil War is not yet over.
ReplyDelete...you highlighted some beautiful spots.
ReplyDeleteGreat little chapel, and the barns! I have seen those containers on trains, but never being on their truck version...that I can recal. They also are used for shipping across seas. Mmm, you may have been looking at a shipping container from India, or France, or...?
ReplyDeleteOr China!
DeleteThat church is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteDelightful scenes of the Virginia countryside. I am glad you turned around for the Willisville Chapel. It's a very pretty church. I also particularly enjoyed the rabbit sculpture.
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