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Montpelier Foundation Gilmore Cabin Restoration, Montpelier, Virginia. Circa 1870. |
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This cabin was built around 1870 by George Gilmore near the site of James Madison's home Montpelier. George was a slave of James & Dolly Madison. George's father was believed to be one of the carpenters who help build Madison's home. The George Gilmore cabin is currently being restored by Heartland Restorations to be open to the public this summer. A building that can tell the story of a man and his family, from the period of slavery to tenancy to ownership, an important period of African American history in the Commonwealth of Virginia. More information on the Montpelier Restoration Project. |
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Burgandine House, Culpeper Virginia. Circa 1749 |
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Burgandine house can be seen on North Main Street, Culpeper Virginia.
Open to the public as a museum in the spring of 2000. |
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Maple Springs Farm , Lakota Virginia. Circa 1741 |
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Restored by Heartland in 1997 -98 this structure is the oldest building in Culpeper County. Listed with the Landmarks Resister of Virginia, Maple Springs is regarded by historic preservationists as a rare surviving example of an early yeoman Piedmont Farm. |
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