It’s Spring Break here, which means DC is crawling with tourists and locals trying to get their fill of historical/patriotic landmarks.
And this year I’m among them (Ahhh!) It hasn’t been that bad (so far) and my guests/family/kids are really enjoying the weather, history, and my homemade breakfasts (really, my blueberry muffins are the bomb.com).
I haven’t made much time to write, but I’ve had lots of time to think, plot, and people watch. It’s been a nice break.
And yesterday at Manassass, the site of the Battle of Bull Run, I got a crazy good idea for a historical-esque fiction. I love stories that hinge on a pivotal point in history! Maybe I’m brave enough to attempt it…maybe.
I hope your spring/spring breaks are treating you well!
Off to Mt. Vernon today. I’ll tell George and Martha hello for you.
14 Comments
Katrine
I loved visiting Mt. Vernon. I hope to go back to DC someday!
Becky Wallace
@Katrine Mt. Vernon was perfect and the sheep there are strangely friendly. One just let us pet her for ten minutes. We all had a blast!
prerna pickett
I miss living in DC. I’ve been to all those historical places and took them for granted. Thankfully my mom still lives in McLean so I can take my kids out there some day and let them appreciate all that I miss.
Becky Wallace
@Prerna: We’re headed to Middleburg today. They supposedly have an awesome old fashioned soda shop.
Jess
Have a great time with the fam!
Becky Wallace
@Jess: We’re trying! Sorry your weather sucks 🙁 No more snow!!
Mary
I would love to see what you do with your story idea. I am from Manassas originally, and loved going back to see the Battlefield Park there.
Becky Wallace
@Mary: We did the 1-mile loop and there was one sign that had sort of an unexplained incident…I think I have a way to explain it! I might have to get some more Civil War era books and get my facts straight.
Carrie Butler
Do it! 🙂 Enjoy spring break!
Laura C.
Go you and your crazy good historical idea! I think it sounds wonderful!
(I’m writing from hubby’s computer. I never figured out why I can’t post from mine.)
William Kendall
I’d love to come down to see the area myself. Mount Vernon, but especially the old battlefield.
Laura C.
Ha! Can you imagine I had to change browsers from Explorer to Firefox – but now I can post like a normal human! 😀
Mary
When you do your research, read it from both the Northern and Southern perspectives– the difference (beyond the name- Battle of Manassas and Battle of Bull Creek) are quite interesting.
There were three battles there, and for at least one, the locals came out to watch, their carriages clogging the roads and impacting the battle.
Hope you have fun with it!
Lindsay N. Currie
Hope you’ve had fun Becky! It’s back to the drawing board for us this week – school is back in session today and I’m NOT looking forward to waking everyone up!