Interesting point- the porch railing pattern is called a “Modified Wheat Sheath balustrade” and has its origins in Roman lattice. You mentioned they grew wheat at one point
Excellent drone footage, your photographic skills are improving. Thank You for this piece on Ellwood Manor, well done! Note on Chatham Manor: Mary Anna Randolph Lee, wife of Robert E. Lee, through her mother, Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis, was a Granddaughter of William Fitzhugh, original builder/owner of Chatham.
@@VATravels You should also check out downtown Chatham VA. Full of historic homes as well as Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy. I lived outside of Chatham for years. Has more of a Deep South vibe than an Upper South one. Check it out!
I bet that first stone step with the graceful carved end scrolls was their pride and joy. Beautiful
Great story.
Thank you.
Great job with all this. You are a fine historian.
Thanks!
Another amazing comprehensive video well shot.
Appreciate it.
What a beautiful house. I’ll definitely add this to my list of houses to tour. Thanks for showing us around, Chris !
Your welcome. You will enjoy!
Thanks! Excellent drone footage- kudos for the long hike and great video!
Thanks! It was a great place to visit.
I had a great great uncle captured here. He was only 17 and taken to Andersonville and then Florence SC where he died. He was in the NY 76th
Thank you for another amazing video
Your welcome
Excellent, thanx mate.
Your welcome.
Interesting point- the porch railing pattern is called a “Modified Wheat Sheath balustrade” and has its origins in Roman lattice. You mentioned they grew wheat at one point
Drone sequence was primo
Excellent drone footage, your photographic skills are improving. Thank You for this piece on Ellwood Manor, well done! Note on Chatham Manor: Mary Anna Randolph Lee, wife of Robert E. Lee, through her mother, Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis, was a Granddaughter of William Fitzhugh, original builder/owner of Chatham.
Ok neat. Thanks for the information.
Always like your videos!
Thank you sir!
@@VATravels You should also check out downtown Chatham VA. Full of historic homes as well as Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy. I lived outside of Chatham for years. Has more of a Deep South vibe than an Upper South one. Check it out!
Got it on now
I went there after hours a few years ago, i enjoyed the video! What drone you using?
Thanks man. DJI Mavic 2
Fox racing gear… Motor cross or dirt bikes?
Dirt bikes. My buddy races.
@@VATravels me: KTM 250xc-f and a KTM790ADV. Plus a Honda CB1000r for fun