Synopses & Reviews
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Old Dominion has to offer!
Meet a man who collects Sherman tanks; a husband who built his wife her own Graceland; and the daredevil who proved tomatoes arent poisonous—by eating one!
Visit the grave of Stonewall Jackson's left arm; George Washington's private whiskey still; and the pharmacy where Robert E. Lee filled his prescriptions.
Discover the world's oldest ice-cream cone making machine; how to send flowers to Patsy Cline; and what's not funny about a Ha-Ha.
Whether you're a born-and-raised Virginian or a recent transplant, author Sharon Cavileer will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you had and takes you to places you never knew existed—right in your own backyard.
Synopsis
This completely revised and updated edition of
Virginia Curiosities is your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Old Dominion State has to offer. Writer Sharon Cavileer has again combed Virginia for one-of-a-kind gems that make her home state truly unique.You'll meet a pet ham that's one hundred years old and find out where the presidential Thanksgiving turkey spends his days after the photo-ops at the White House are over.Whether you were born and raised in Virginia or are a recent transplant, Cavileer's home-grown humor will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you had and take you to the places you never knew existed--right in your own backyard.
Synopsis
Capture the strange-but-true spirit of Virginia with this combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and wacky news gazette. This book is a great read for old-school Virginians, newcomers, and anyone else who enjoys humor and local trivia with a twist
About the Author
Sharon Cavileer, freelance writer, photographer, and public relations counselor, has been writing professionally since 1982 specializing in features and travel. As the media relations officer for The Prince William County Park Authority, she served as spokesperson for four years and as the on-air host of Recreation and Leisure, a cable television show. As spokeswoman for the Prince William/Manassas Conference and Visitors Bureau, she has appeared as guest on numerous television and radio programs. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, The Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, and The Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce.