It is fitting on Independence Day to see Rippon Lodge in Prince William County with American Flags flying. Lt. Col. Thomas Blackburn son of the original the builder of the home was a field officer in the 2nd Regiment in Virginia Militia during the American Revolution. Rippon Lodge is probably one of the least known and oldest colonial houses still standing in Northern Virginia. 
Built in 1747 Rippon Lodge is modest compared to George Washington's home Mount Vernon only a few miles away yet the connection between the two properties runs deep. Richard Blackburn the original owner of Rippon Lodge was the architect that designed the orginal home at Mount Vernon. To add to the connection between the families, one of Lt. Col. Thomas Blackburn's daughters married Bushrod Washington (nephew of George Washington) and a granddaughter married John Augustine Washington, George's brother. Both women are buried at Mount Vernon.
Rippon Lodge is located just a mile off of Route 1 at the intersection of Rippon Blvd & Blackburn Road in Woodbridge VA. You can visit during the summer from 11-4. You can walk the grounds, visit the "Little Cabin" and tour the interior of the home.
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Hi Cindy, Great photo.. I Enjoyed the post. Hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend.
Thanks, Cindy....that was an interesting story.....have a nice 4th of July....
Looks like a neat place to visit. History is so interesting. Hope you have a nice and safe 4th.
Thanks Cindy, we are regular visitors to Mount Vernon I will definitly be checking this out next time around. I also want to visit Mount Vernon's distillery. You have a wonderful 4th my friend
Gary-have a wonderful 4th of July as well.
Barbara-sometimes the little gems get overlooked by the more obvious ones. Enjoy your day.
Diane-fortunately in our area we have a lot of history that goes back to the first Independence Day.
Gerry-here is a little something to whet your whistle. Last week the first batch of Whiskey made with George Washington's receipe was tasted and sold under a new VA law which allows tasting other than beer and wine. In the prime of the distillery it was churning out 11,000 gallons of Rye a year. Call me if you are coming this way again. We can sip together!