Home Tour: A Renovated Civil War–Era Home in Alexandria

Civil War history celebrated in Ararat

ARARAT, Va. – The calendar says 2025, but a recent event allowed those attending to step back in time to the 1860s era.

Home Tour: A Renovated Civil War–Era Home in Alexandria

This colonial-style home at 6000 Walhaven Dr. in Alexandria is sure to stand out to history buffs. It dates back to 1845 and sits on property that once belonged to the Triplett family, some of the first landowners in Fairfax County. The Civil War–era home mixes historical charm and craftsmanship with modern upgrades, including refinished antique pine and oak floors, classic wood trim details, and new appliances, lighting, and paint. It has four …

The Orthodox Baptism of a Civil War Veteran - Orthodox History

Last week, we published the story of William Hoskins, an 89-year-old veteran of the American Civil War who traveled from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December 1900 to be baptized into the Orthodox faith by St Sebastian Dabovich. Shortly after this, Fr Kirill Sokolov, dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral (OCA) in San Francisco, sent […] The post The Orthodox Baptism of a Civil War Veteran appeared first on Orthodox History.