And it begins...

Started my quest to get all the NPS Passport Cancellations in VA, MD, and DC.   I'll go through and add more pics later.  Ones on here now are from my phone. 

First stop was Prince William Forest Park.  Seen the signs, but never been before.  Not a bad little place.  I did the scenic ride there.

From there it was south to Fredericksburg.  First stop was Chatham Manor. I could spend a lot of time there taking pics.  Road isnt paved leaving there, but otherwise a good time. 

Next stop was the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park. Mainly just got the cancellation stamps.  Will go back later to really explore and take pics. 

Then it was onto the Stonewall Jackson Shrine.  This is where Stonewall died. 

Train tracks run by the Shrine, so figured I'd get some pics, once the trains passed.  

From there it was on to another battlefield site. This time Chancellorsville. I was a bit pressed for time as I was worried about weather so I couldn't go as scenic as I wanted. 

Then it was on to Ellwood Manor.  I didn't pay enough attention and didn't realize it was a gravel drive.  Talk about getting your attention.  Nice place and did the tour of the house. Didn't do the tour of the grounds.  Next time. Didn't go to the other sites either. Again, next time.  Did go to the cemetary there and saw the marker where Stonewall Jackson's arm is buried. 

From there I went to the last stop on this run, Old Salem Church.  I had already passed it, and was doubling back. The reason for that is it is only open from 3 to 6 on weekends.  The volunteer there was great to talk to with lots of interesting info as he went to that church when he was a kid. 

I'll go back later to all these places for more pics when I have more time to focus on each place.  Had a great time and enjoyed the riding.