May 1, 2026
Tag: Fredericksburg
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The Rising Sun Tavern
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Fredericksburg, Virginia Postcards from Six Decades Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, the Rising Sun Tavern in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is among the most historic places in America. It was built about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington. Charles was the youngest brother of George Washington. Born in 1738 and raised in
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October 21, 2021 5 Comments
Was your grandfather a Moose, an Elk, or an Eagle? Perhaps he was a Knight or a Mason. Or was your grandmother an Eastern Star or a Daughter of the Rebekah? Most of us have ancestors who were members of fraternal orders or lodges. One hundred years ago, 30 million Americans enjoyed the ritual and security provided by a benevolent organization. Postcard history has the story.