Derwent Farm ~ Former Home of Robert E. Lee

Send us Fan MailTo many, the period of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 was among the most dangerous times for our nation.  The effects of this tragic period in our history are still felt today.  Following the civil war, many worked to heal our nation and reunify our people.  Among those was Robert E. Lee, former General of the Northern Army of Virginia and official overseeing the surrender of the South.As southern troops returned home, many faced uncertainty as their way of life was forever changed.  General Lee faced the same challenge.After spending a few months in Richmond, Virginia, he sought peace and quiet away from the chaos of the city.  He was able invited to live in Powatan County at Derwent Farm.  I invite you to listen to this episode about the story behind the story of Lee’s time at Derwent.  Reference: Historical Marker Database (hmdb.com)Lee Family Archive (leefamilyarchive.org)Support the showIf today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription.Safe Travels!