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Virtual Tour - George Washington's Mount Vernon

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After a few weeks of social distancing, even - we hate to say it - Netflix is starting to get old. Same goes for all of the audiobooks and podcasts you've downloaded to cure your boredom. Luckily, there are countless virtual tours of museums, theme parks, and gardens to enjoy in these times. Whether you're looking for a way to keep your kids busy or you simply want to safely get your culture fix, start up your computer and click here to take a tour the Vatican's seven popular sites, including the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and more.

Start with a 360º view of Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. While the painted ceiling is a showstopper, each chapel wall explores a different aspect of the Christian faith journey: the stories of Moses, Christ, and the Popes throughout history. Then work your way through the remaining Vatican museums: Pio Clementino Museum, Chiaramonti Museum, New Wing, Raphael's Rooms, Niccoline Chapel, and Room of the Chiaroscuri.

Right now, Vatican City - like many other public gathering spaces around the world - is completely empty. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Italian government issued a national lockdown, causing Pope Francis to cancel all public appearances through April 3. In the meantime, you can get a glimpse of what the Vatican is like in real time with an around-the-clock live stream, which includes the Pope's daily mass.

More Virtual Tours to Add to Your List

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The Virtual Tour of the Sistine Chapel Is Absolutely Breathtaking

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After a few weeks of social distancing, even - we hate to say it - Netflix is starting to get old. Same goes for all of the audiobooks and podcasts you've downloaded to cure your boredom. Luckily, there are countless virtual tours of museums, theme parks, and gardens to enjoy in these times.

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Watching people, clouds, and birds pass your window is only entertaining for so long. After a while, a change to your limited, self-quarantined reality may be necessary. And while you can virtually visit museums and even national parks from your couch, they've got nothing on a brisk train ride through the Swiss countryside or journey around the Arctic Circle.

Virtual train rides offer viewers the chance to zone out and calm the mind, while seeing new landscapes, some of which many people will never experience in real life, quarantine or not. Plus, you don't have to worry about train fare or if the onboard amenities are up to par - just pour yourself a hot cup of tea (or a cocktail to fit the destination) and hop aboard.

1. The Flåm Railway, Norway

Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, this 12-mile route takes you from the end of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord, up to the high mountains at Myrdal station. Along the way, you'll pass waterfalls, deep ravines, snow-capped mountains, and high-altitude farms, all while watching the weather shift from sun to rain.

2. Geibi Line to Fukuen Line, Japan

You can get a taste of the Japanese countryside as you travel virtually from Hiroshima Station to Fuchū Station on the Geibi Line turned Fukuen Line. The route passes through the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region, so expect to see stunning bridges and long, dark tunnels cutting through mountains.

3. Bernina Railway, Switzerland to Italy

The trip starts in St. Moritz, Switzerland on a perfectly sunny day and ends in Tirano, Italy via the high-mountain Bernina Pass. Sit back with an Italian-style caffè and watch as the train cuts through picturesque villages and rumbles alongside dizzying cliffs and sparkling blue waters. Along the way, you'll break a few records - albeit virtually: It is the highest railway alpine crossing in Europe and the highest adhesion railway on the continent. Not bad for a fully virtual experience.

4. Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Colorado, United States

If you've ever dreamed of making it to the top of Colorado's Pikes Peak, which sits 14,115 feet above sea level, here's your chance. Hop aboard North America's highest train and join this fast-motion virtual tour. The trip starts at the station in Manitou Springs and climbs the well-known peak in a matter of minutes, allowing the viewer to sit back and enjoy the dizzying ride.

5. Belgrade-Bar Railway, Montenegro

You'll start your journey in the town of Bar, near the Adriatic Sea, before passing through the line's longest tunnel (20,246 feet) and over the highest railway bridge in Europe. After zipping through the country's impressive mountainous region, end the virtual trip in the town of Bijelo Polje - 102 tunnels and 96 bridges later.

6. North Wales Coast Line, England to Wales

Travel along the beautiful Wales coast aboard a British Rail Class 175, a type of diesel passenger train used in the United Kingdom. The virtual excursion kicks off in the city of Chester, England and quickly travels over the border into Wales, passing through lush countryside before hitting the coast and continuing west.

7. Nordland Line, Norway

The adventure starts on the Trondheim Fjord in Trondheim and only seems to get snowier as you head farther north. Eventually, you virtually pass into the Arctic Circle before ending in the municipality of Fauske. If cold and snow don't sound appealing, you can experience the trip in one of the other three seasons here.

8. Ferrocarril Central Andino, Peru

Often considered to be one of the world's most scenic railroads, the Ferrocarril Central Andino links the Pacific port of Callao and the capital city of Lima with Huancayo and Cerro de Pasco. This four-part virtual journey begins in Chosica and ends near the Galera railway station in the Andes. In part one, you'll traverse the massive Puente Carrión bridge; part two climbs from Matucana to San Mateo, one of the most scenic parts of the line; part three takes travelers over the Puente Infiernillo bridge, which passes through a tight canyon with high rock walls on either side; and finally, part four lets you travel virtually through one of the world's highest railroad tunnels.

9. 7 Express Line, New York, United States

If you find yourself strangely missing the familiar sounds of your commute, this cab-view video of the New York City subway will scratch the itch. The 7 Express Line (Flushing Express) travels from Queens to Manhattan, providing outside and underground views along the way. And if you're into trains, keep in mind that this footage was shot on one of the line's R62A trains, which have since been returned to the 6 train.

10. Sarajevo-Ploče Railway, Bosnia and Herzegovina

You can explore the Balkan country of Bosnia and Herzegovina by train, thanks to this virtual cab-view video. Starting in Čapljina, you'll dip into Croatia quickly before crossing the border back into Bosnia and Herzegovina and ending your trip in the country's capital, Sarajevo. A good portion of the journey follows the Neretva River and passes through tight, mountainous terrain and over the Bradina Pass.

11. South Western Railway, England

You'll start your virtual journey on the London Underground at London Waterloo station and then head west, eventually dropping south toward Southampton and ending at Southampton Central station. Along the way, you'll see the London skyline before moving into the vibrant, green countryside.

12. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Colorado, United States

This historic line takes travelers from one mountain town to another, traveling over a high-alpine mountain pass to get there. This three-part tour offers guests a virtual ride on the three-foot-wide narrow-gauge heritage railroad as it traverses over 45 miles between Durango and Silverton. During part one, enjoy the breathtaking journey along a narrow ledge cut into a sheer cliff face far above the Animas River; in part two, the train chugs high up into the Colorado mountains; and in part three, it heads down the mountain pass into the Wild West town of Silverton.

13. Wengernalp Railway, Switzerland

Enjoy a perfectly clear driver's-eye view of the stunning route from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg. You'll virtually cross pretty Swiss villages and tree-covered slopes as you climb up into the mountains, eventually passing views of snow-covered mountains and deep valleys.

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13 Virtual Train Rides From Around the World That You Can Experience Right Now

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From Switzerland and Italy to the U.S. and Japan, these virtual train rides offer viewers the chance to zone out and calm the mind, while seeing new landscapes.

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SGN Potluck: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 5

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Social Distancing Festival

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A site the celebrates the work of artists who have had shows or presentations cancelled due to the need for social distancing caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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List of Apps to help you stay connected!

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List of Apps to help you stay connected!

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With the Centers for Disease Control recommending that no more than 10 people gather in any one place at any one time, fighting the coronavirus can be lonely and isolating--but it doesn't have to be.

Technology you may already have at home can make it easier to socialize despite the restrictions. Most individuals are familiar with 'Skype' and 'FaceTime,' but there are features and other apps available that can allow you to socialize with large groups of people safely.

For example, Apple's FaceTime can do much more than just a simple video chat. Tony Marengo, founder of TheMacTutor.com said you can use it to visit with up to 32 people at a time.

"Say there are five people in a group talking," Marengo said. "Each of the faces is visible on the phone and whoever is speaking currently, their face gets bigger and bigger until it takes up almost the whole screen of the phone."

Some families use it to stay in touch with far-flung relatives across the country.

Brenna Nichols uses group FaceTime to organize what she calls "virtual happy hours" with her college friends.

"It's something to look forward to," she said during a FaceTime interview with NBC 5. "We know that we are going to see friendly, familiar faces at six o'clock and tell us the days' stories."

Nichols posted her idea on Instagram and is now coaching others on how to fill a screen with friends when you can't fill the room with them. Nichols also said the happy hours also let mothers share tips and tricks as for home schooling the children now kept out of school by safety precautions.

For people on Windows, Android and other systems, Skype has been the gold standard for person-to-person video chat. The app 'House Party' is growing in popularity. It can handle up to eight people and allows for groups to do things like play games together online.

While many spending more time away from the office and inside their homes have turned to social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, a relatively new device is bringing people together in a different way. Facebook's Oculus virtual reality headset includes an app that can connect family members separated by social distancing or real physical distance so that they can share experiences like movies together.

Marengo uses the device to watch movies with his father in the Chicago suburbs and his brother in St. Louis.

"I can see my dad," Marengo said. "My dad can see my brother. We can all communicate with each other in 3D while watching a movie together on a 100-foot screen."

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Apps to Help You Stay Connected, Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic

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With the Centers for Disease Control recommending that no more than 10 people gather in any one place at any one time, fighting the coronavirus can be lonely and isolating-but it doesn't have to be. Technology you may already have at home can make it easier to socialize despite the restrictions.

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The Student Activities Board (S.A.B.) is the major programming organization at the University of Lynchburg.

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Google Earth offering 31 tours!

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Spring is on the horizon, but with many outdoor activities on hold for the next several weeks, it may be a little harder to get your nature fix.

But that doesn't mean you can't go hiking. In fact, you can visit some of the country's most beautiful places without ever leaving your couch.

That's thanks to Google Earth, which currently offers virtual tours of 31 U.S. national parks. The tours have been available since 2019, but they're becoming an increasingly appealing option as more Americans are being forced to stay home.

Yes, the real thing will always be better, but the tours are incredibly in-depth, complete with high-quality photos, 360-degree views and information about each trail.

All of the country's most high-profile parks are featured, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Arches National Park and Yosemite. There are also a few lesser-known options, such as Wind Cave National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Channel Islands National Park.

Basically, there's something for every type of home-bound nature enthusiast. If you're into deserts, check out Death Valley. Love the ocean? Try Virgin Islands National Park. Prefer the woods? How about the Great Smokey Mountains?

You can try out the feature on Google Earth here. From there, you can pick your park and get moving - at least, metaphorically.
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Spring is on the horizon, but with many outdoor activities on hold for the next several weeks, it may be a little harder to get your nature fix. But that doesn't mean you can't go hiking. In fact, you can visit some of the country's most beautiful places without ever leaving your couch.

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Old Court House

The Lynchburg Museum is housed in the Old Court House, situated across Court Street from the top of Monument Terrace is the second historic courthouse to occupy the space. The first "old court house" was built in 1813, and was a modest brick building with a shingle roof. However, it became too small for the growing population of Lynchburg. In 1849 citizens voted to construct a new courthouse on the site, and in 1853 construction began. The new building was designed by William S. Ellison and constructed by his older brother Andrew. It was finished in 1855, and is an example of the Greek Revival style which was popular during the 19th century. It housed two courtrooms: one on the first floor and the other on the second. The building operated as a courthouse from 1855 until 1974, when it was closed for restoration in anticipation for 1976 Bicentennial. The Lynchburg City Council decided the courthouse should be converted into a museum to reuse the landmark to benefit the community.The Hustings Court was restored to its original appearance as created by Ellison. Many of the other rooms throughout the building were converted into spaces ready for use by the new museum. The doors were opened to the public in 1977. Restoration is an ongoing process, however. More recently, the second floor courtroom's ceiling collapsed in 2000. Following its repair extensive work was done to ensure the building remains structurally sound. Also, the heating and air conditioning systems and fire suppression systems inside have been updated to help protect the building and historical artifacts.

The first floor courtroom was the Hustings Court. Hustings courts in the United States were unique to Virginia, and have their roots in the English court system. A Hustings court were comprised of multiple officials, or "aldermen," who heard cases brought before the court. They sat on the raised stage (seen in the above photo) in the back of the room. People bringing cases to the court sat on a raised platform in the center of the room. Chairs were arranged in the rest of the space to operate as a gallery. When court was in session, the front doors and the two back doors would have been locked.

This room is now the Main Courtroom Gallery. The chronological history of Lynchburg is shown on panels placed on the walls. It starts with the first settlement in Virginia in 1607 and ends four hundred years later in 2007. Artifacts are shown in cases attached to and underneath the panels, and relate to the different time periods. The main stage displays larger and more notable artifacts from the various periods and is backed by a wallpaper made from an early image of Lynchburg created by Edward Beyer.

The four back rooms on the first floor were formerly law and clerk offices when the courthouse was in use. They now contain four different exhibits highlighting specific aspects of Lynchburg's history. The first of these is "Ornament on the Hill." This gallery is devoted to the Museum's largest artifact-the building itself. It also contains some artifacts from the building's early history, such as an original 1855 gargoyle that was located on the roof of the building.

The second of these galleries is "Art and Artisans." Devoted to Lynchburg's exceptional artists and craftsman, this exhibit showcases art and objects created by people who have lived in the city. Fine examples of textiles, silver, furniture, ceramics, and paintings can be found here.

The third gallery is "Piedmont Pride." Even prior to Lynchburg's founding in 1786, the people of the Central Virginia fought to defend this land against the British. Highlighted in the Piedmont Pride Gallery are the stories of men and women from Lynchburg who served in the military through the years. Conflicts shown include the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The fourth gallery is "Life in Lynchburg." It highlights aspects of growing up in Lynchburg from education to sports and entertainment. Special features of this gallery include a rotating display of textiles and the "Made in Lynchburg" case which displays products made by Lynchburg companies past and present. Another is a set of panels focusing on the story of local government in Lynchburg.

The second floor contained another courtroom, as well as various offices for judges, lawyers, and clerks. The former courtroom is now known as Gifford Gallery, and is used as a space for "temporary" exhibits that are left in place for at least a year. It currently displays the "Lynchburg Takes Flight" and features items from the Lynchburg Regional Airport and Piedmont Airlines, as well as local aviators like Lucille Kent and NASA astronaut Leland Melvin. We also play a video interview with Chauncey Spencer discussing his experience paving the way for the Tuskegee Airmen. Uniforms, flight suits, and historic images are on display showcasing the history of flight in Lynchburg.

The upper hallway, situated above the Main Courtroom Gallery, was the location of some of those former offices. These have been converted into offices for the museum's full-time staff. The walls of the hallway display the other exhibit upstairs, which is the "Seven Hills of History." It offers a history of the "original"famous seven hills in Lynchburg, and also explores some of the other notable hills in the city.

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Local artists and their collections

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THE CRADDOCK-TERRY GALLERY

The Craddock-Terry Gallery houses sophisticated, contemporary exhibits by regionally, nationally, and internationally acclaimed artists working with a variety of mediums. From extravagant blow-up sculptures to abstract painting, multi-media venues to chalk string art, our exhibits are as diverse as we are.

Because the arts play a vital role in stimulating society and developing strong communities, we ensure accessibility to art regardless of socioeconomic condition. This is why exhibits are always free and open to the public. The Craddock-Terry Gallery also hosts artist's talks, music performances from hip hop to blues, poetry "slams", dance, and many other creative expressions.

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday through Sunday 12pm-5pm

Join us for First Fridays, the First Friday of each month, when our galleries and most studios have special events and are open until 8pm!

View our full Exhibits calendar.

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THE CRADDOCK-TERRY GALLERY The Craddock-Terry Gallery houses sophisticated, contemporary exhibits by regionally, nationally, and internationally acclaimed artists working with a variety of mediums. From extravagant blow-up sculptures to abstract painting, multi-media venues to chalk string art, our exhibits are as diverse as we are.

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Tour the Point of Honor in Lynchburg, VA

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Point of Honor

Point of Honor was built in 1815 by Dr. George Cabell. It is a well-preserved example of Federal Architecture, and it was built with an emphasis on symmetry. The house was the center of a 750-acre plantation, which stretched from the point of Daniel's Hill (where Blackwater Creek flows into the James River) to roughly where Randolph College stands today, and also included several islands in the James River. The Cabells would live in Point for fifteen years (1815-1830), and their time period is what is currently interpreted at the house. Dr. Cabell was best known as a surgeon, and his most famous patient, and very good friend, was Patrick Henry, who lived some forty miles away at Red Hill in Brookneal. However, he was also a landowner, and primarily grew tobacco here on the property. He built a tobacco warehouse on site, and operated a fleet of batteau boats which he used to send his tobacco crops down river to sell in Richmond. Over its lifetime after the departure of the Cabells, Point of Honor would be owned by five other families. The Lichford family, the last to live in the house, sold the house in 1928 to James R. Gillam, Jr., who then deeded Point to the City of Lynchburg to ensure its preservation. For the next fifty years, while operating as a recreational center for the Daniel's Hill neighborhood, restoration efforts would take place, and the house was finally opened to the public as a museum in 1978.

The foyer was the formal entryway for guests. Since it was the first portion of the interior of the house a guest would see, the idea was to impress them as soon as they walked through the front door. The use of faux painted walls meant to resemble stone blocks, a floor cloth painted to resemble marble, and architectural woodworking on the doorways gives the foyer a resemblance to a piazza.

One piece in the foyer is the tall case clock manufactured by Williams and Victor of Lynchburg, Virginia. This clock would have been a highly desirable piece given its size, a running movement of 8 days, its second hands, and the rotating pictures located above the globes on its face. Case clocks served as statement pieces in front entryways to show guests the owner's wealth and appreciation of fine craftsmanship.

A whale oil lamp like this one would have provided light to the foyer after being filled in the evening. It also would have helped visitors find the house late at night by shining through the windows. Once the oil was placed inside, a floating wick sat on top.

The parlor was the main reception room for visitors once they were inside. Since this was the room where guests would spend most of their time, this is where emphasis on making exceptional impressions was heaviest. Typically, furniture would be arranged around the perimeter of the room in a symmetrical fashion, with pieces typically on casters placed in the center so they could be easily moved for activities, such as card playing, tea, or even dancing. The wallpaper in this room is a reproduction of a wallpaper from the time period called "The Monuments of Paris."The original paper was published by the French artist Joseph Defour in 1814, and it depicts various Parisian monuments in a panoramic view along the River Seine. It is typical of the time period, given France's support of the United States back during the Revolutionary War, and was another symbol of wealth in a Federal style home. Dr. Cabell's brother, Dr. John J. Cabell who also lived in Lynchburg, had a similar wallpaper in his home called "Le Parc Francais."

This piano forte is the only piece in Point of Honor with a direct connection to the Cabell family. It belonged to Dr. John J. Cabell, Jr. and was donated by one of his descendants. This piano was made the Clementi & Company in London anywhere between 1810 to 1825. Piano fortes like this one indicated to visitors not only the wealth of the family, but also of the genteel education given to its young daughters. In fact, Marion Cabell (the youngest surviving daughter) would become known in her life as the "musical Mrs. Cabell," thanks to the family's extraordinary interest in music.

The dining room was used for formal meals the Cabells held for their visitors. The usual day consisted of breakfast at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m., a two-course dinner (or the main meal) between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and finally an evening supper. Typically, the food would be laid out all at once--there was a chance it may quickly cool since it had to brought in from the kitchen outside. A crumb cloth was often laid underneath the table to protect any carpet in the dining room.

The sideboard was considered the most important piece in any dining room. Typically, they were used to display silver and glassware, but could also be used as storage space for utensils, flatware, and even an emergency chamber pot. This sideboard was made by Thomas Crandall, a cabinetmaker who lived in Lynchburg from 1813-1817, and is notable as an example of his Gothic furniture, which would become popular in the United States in the 1830s.

Symmetry was one of the most important aspects in the dining room. The table was set so that if someone were to cut it in half, every single piece should be mirrored on the other side. The porcelain set in the dining room is French from the 1850s, with each piece having individual hand-painted flowers on them. The silverware seen were most likely made in Boston in 1820.

The best bedchamber was Dr. and Mrs. Cabell's bedroom. Since it was their private space, it stood in competition with the parlor for having the nicest furnishings in the house. It was not just a bedroom, however, it also served as the primary space for family entertainment and education. When needed, the room could even operate as a sick room, given its natural lighting and ventilation. The bedchamber is notable for having two distinct doors in the corner. One of these leads outside to the kitchen so the family could have meals in the room when needed; the other opens to a staircase leading up to the children's room and the house slave quarters. It allowed for communication between the private floors of the house, without disturbing the public space.

It is also unique for there to be a closet underneath the back staircase in this room. Closets were typically used for household item storage, and not for clothing. During this period in American history, a household could be taxed on the number of closets inside, but there is no evidence of such a tax existing in Campbell County during the Cabell's time.

Visiting was a common practice in the early 19th century, therefore the Cabells needed to provide accommodations for guests. They would expect visitors to stay for several days or even weeks, and could be used by multiple guests if necessary. Situated above the parlor, the guest bedchamber would offer the best view of the surrounding landscape. Through the front windows, guests could look out across the river into Amherst County, watch John Lynch's ferry operate on the river, and view Lynchburg through the trees. The back windows offered views across the rest of Dr. Cabell's property on Daniel's Hill.

The man in the portrait here is Judge William Daniel, Sr. He served as the judge for the Campbell and Cumberland Circuits. He inherited Point of Honor following the death of his daughter Eliza Daniel Cabell and her husband William Lewis Cabell, the youngest of the Cabell sons. This began the Daniel family period of the home, which lasted from 1830 to 1848. The name for Daniel's Hill comes from the family's time on the land.

Daybeds, like the one shown here, were often placed at the foot of a bed or along a wall. Since making a bed that had straw mattresses and featherbeds was a difficult task, a person would often take a daytime nap on a daybed. This daybed is was made in either the Valley of Virginia or Baltimore circa 1825.

The lumber room is one of two rooms situated above the dining room separated by a light frame wall. This room was most likely used as storage space for furniture pieces rotated throughout the house seasonally. In the corner sits a shallow fireplace, which would have held an iron basket suspended on by two hooks. The fireplace is connected to the central chimney by way of a diagonal flew behind the wall, which explains missing window on the back wall which should mirror the window in the dining room below. However, the Cabells added ghost windows in the brick on the exterior walls of this room and the adjacent room, so the upper exterior would match the corresponding walls.

Band boxes were lightweight, utilitarian containers made either of wood or cardboard. They were originally intended to hold gentlemen's linen neckbands and lace collars, but by the nineteenth century they had grown in size and might contain any household item. Typically they were covered with wallpaper and lined with newsprint, which is true of this band box. The wallpaper covering this piece served as the inspiration for the wallpaper on display in the best bedchamber downstairs, and the inside of this box is line with pages from the December 13, 1830 edition of the" Lynchburg Virginian."

Hallways were not solely used as passageways during the 19th century. They most often also functioned as extra storage space, often containing such as rugs, travel trunks, and out-of-season furniture or straw matting. The upper hallway here is also unique because it contains in the corner next to the children's bedchamber the only non-original woodwork in the house. In the 1880s, this section of the hallway was remodeled into a bathroom. The flooring seen underneath the bed mat was restored during the house's restoration.

The children's bedchamber facilitated the division in the house between private and public space. It was easily accessible by way of the back staircase, which would have allowed the children free movement between their room and their parents'. All of the Cabell children still living at home during this period would have shared this room, which would have been four girls and one boy. The other three were fully grown and married by this time.

The piece shown here was called a "hat" tub, since if a person flipped it over it resembles a hat worn on the head. Given its smaller size, it most likely would have functioned as a child's tub. Bathing was becoming a more common practice in the 19th century. By 1830, some sources in the United States advocated for daily bathing. Typically, a person would be allowed fifteen minutes of privacy to bathe. A floorcloth, like the one shown here, would be placed beneath the bath to catch the water. However, during this time it was common for bath water to be shared, especially among young children, hence the origin of the phrase "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater." This tub is dated at 1830 and is made of tinned sheet iron.

Here is shown the back hallway leading upstairs from the best bedchamber. The stairs are much steeper and more narrow than the main staircase to further capitalize on space. Also shown here is a second closet original to the house. This was used as bed linen storage, and also contains the location of the original attic access point for the home.

This room is the second of the two rooms split above the dining room. It matches the other in layout, with a corner fireplace and side-wall window, to preserve the symmetry in the house. It is currently interpreted as the house-slave quarters. Given the lack of documents from the Cabell's time in Point of Honor, one unfortunate consequence is that not much is known about the enslaved people who lived here. However, inferences can be made based on how slavery was practiced in the Lynchburg area. For example, in the early 19th century most enslaved people in Lynchburg often worked in industrial settings, like the tobacco warehouses. Since Dr. Cabell owned a warehouse that functioned as a tobacco inspection service, some of his enslaved workers could have worked in it. They also may have handled his fleet of batteau boats, planted and harvested crops from the fields, and cooked in the kitchen. It is thought that up to four or five people could have shared this room. One of those could have been the nanny, which is why this room is also sometimes called the nanny's room, given the proximity to the children's room. The rope bed in this room is used for educational purposes, the enslaved people living in this would have slept on bed mats like one shown in the corner. Research is ongoing at Point of Honor to uncover more about the identities of the enslaved people who lived here and about their daily lives, so that their stories and voices may be preserved and shared.

The kitchen at Point of Honor was located in a dependency off the west side of the house. Given kitchen's high fire risk, they were often located far away enough from the house to not serve as a threat. However, the kitchen had to be close enough so meals could easily be carried to the dining room and best bedchambers. It was a large kitchen for its day, consisting of two rooms on either side of the central fireplace, and sleeping space upstairs. It was made of brick to match the house, and would have been very roughly finished on the inside. The walls were often whitewashed, and the floor would have been backed with dirt or brick. The cook and her family (who were enslaved) may have lived in the kitchen here, and used to space upstairs as their private quarters.

All the cooking took place in either the large open fireplace, and the built-in brick oven. It was designed as a walk-in fireplace so the cook could work with several pots at the same time. A swinging crane spanning the interior of the fireplace helped the cook move and check suspended pots without needing to step closer to the fire. The life of a cook was very strenuous and risky. They would have to constantly bend over, lift heavy and cumbersome pots, and be in close proximity to the fire and fumes. Utensils in the kitchen would have been made of iron, brass, copper, or tin, and since the Cabells were a wealthy family they could afford to have a wide variety of kitchen accessories.

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Point of Honor was built in 1815 by Dr. George Cabell. It is a well-preserved example of Federal Architecture, and it was built with an emphasis on symmetry. The house was the center of a 750-acre plantation, which stretched from the point of Daniel's Hill (where Blackwater Creek flows into the James River) to roughly where Randolph College stands today, and also included several islands in the James River.

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Ever wanted to visit some of the most famous museums around the world? Here's your chance!

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These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

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Google teamed up with more than 1,200 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world.

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From The Hall of Mirrors to The Grand Trianon via the beautiful fountains, The Palace of Versailles is opening its digital doors for a virtual tour to be experienced from your own home.

22,000 pieces of art to experience online

In this time of uncertainty with many cultural spaces closed, museums are offering an alternative to allow fans to make the most of their treasures and pieces: the virtual tour. After the MET, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, it's now the Palace of Versailles's turn to open its galleries for an interactive stroll through the sages. Including the Hall of Mirrors, the Grand Trianon, the royal apartments, a peaceful work of art created for Marie Antoinette along with numerous gardens and fountains, not a single corner has been missed. Access to the virtual exhibitions is free is comes in partnership with Google Arts & Culture and takes users on a journey throughout the rich collections of the Palace and its art collection of over 22,000 pieces, which have all been detailed thoroughly on the site. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the secrets behind the famous Sacre de Napoléon, the stunning Marie Leszczynska furniture and other souvenirs from a fabulous era.

Head to the Palace of Versailles website for the virtual tour
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The Palace of Versailles is offering a free virtual tour

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From The Hall of Mirrors to The Grand Trianon via the beautiful fountains, The Palace of Versailles is opening its digital doors for a virtual tour to be experienced from your own home. In this time of uncertainty with many cultural spaces closed, museums are offering an alternative to allow fans to make the most of their treasures and pieces: the virtual tour.

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Enjoy theme park rides from your couch!

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From Disney World to Disneyland, you can experience the magic of mickey with these virtual rides.

Though Disneyland and Disney World may be closed right now it doesn't mean you still can't experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. And it's all thanks to the internet.

However, for those still looking to take a ride on Space Mountain, there is a way: Virtual rides.

Though these are not officially sanctioned virtual tours, previous guests to the parks have taken it upon themselves to ensure everyone can still experience Disney magic by uploading their experiences on various rides.
That includes the Frozen Ever After ride, located in Epcot. As well as a ride-along on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland. Those sitting at home right now can also watch a thrilling journey on Peter Pan's Flying Ride at Disneyland. Or take a heart-pumping ride on the Indiana Jones ride. For a bit more chill of a ride hop on the Alice in Wonderland caterpillars at Disneyland, too. And, virtual guests can even take a ride under the sea on The Little Mermaid adventure. But, no internet vacation to Disney would be complete without riding It's a Small World. Sorry, but you have to do it.
So yeah, this isn't exactly the same experience as you'd get in the park, but at least it can fill a little bit of the void and spark some wanderlust for when we can all visit the parks once more.

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These Virtual Disney Rides Will Make Your Couch the Happiest Place on Earth

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From Disney World to Disneyland, you can experience the magic of mickey with these virtual rides. Though Disneyland and Disney World may be closed right now it doesn't mean you still can't experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. And it's all thanks to the internet.