During the 4th of July weekend, we decided to do something local. The summer had been scorching that getting on an idle car in the middle of the day almost felt like hopping on a raging oven. Most folks in the area seem to be indoors that the roads were open without traffic.
This year we decided to go something local. Since hubby is scheduled to work that weekend, Madison and I went out to do something patriotic. We visited a former Revolutionary War headquarters in Rockingham township.
This year we decided to go something local. Since hubby is scheduled to work that weekend, Madison and I went out to do something patriotic. We visited a former Revolutionary War headquarters in Rockingham township.
The Berrien mansion was built as a farmhouse in the early 1700's. In 1783, General George Washington stayed here for 3 months the same year he received the news of the Treaty of Paris, wherein confirming that the 13 colonies became independent of Great Britain.
The front area.
The back area overlooking the garden.
Admiring the craftmanship of the knocker. Those were still the original hinges. You would notice that it was split in half so it can be partially opened.
Photos were not allowed inside. The site is free and open to the public through guided tour only.
For more information on its history and directions, visit the Rockingham Historical website, click here.
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