Monthly Archives: June 2011

Haymaking at Ash Lawn-Highland

NOW:  Ah, the scent of new mown hay wafts on the breeze and I see the tractor making ever smaller circles, the blade leaving even rows on the hillside.  After five days drying in the sun the hay is ready to be … Continue reading

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15 Stars & 15 Stripes to 24 Stars & 13 Stripes: How “Old Glory” Changed During James Monroe’s Presidency 1817-1825

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Flag Day is June 14! Flags will line the brick walk under my green leafy boughs as I welcome Active Duty Personnel and Veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces as my guests (free admission) to Ash … Continue reading

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Mrs. Monroe’s Birthday

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          June 26, 2011 – Come celebrate Mrs. Elizabeth Kortright Monroe’s 243rd Birthday which is officially June 30!  Have Tea with the Monroe Daughters and learn the “Language of the Fan,” create a greeting card using the centuries-old art of paper … Continue reading

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The First of June – James Monroe’s Travels

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VISITORS TO JAMES MONROE’S HOME “HIGHLAND” always ask, “How old is that huge tree?”  The guides reply, “That is a White Oak and it’s over 250 years old.  It was here when Monroe purchased this property in 1793″  This Spring we’ve … Continue reading

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