Memory Eternal! The Repose of Colonel Philip Ludwell III in London in 1767
Colonel Philip Ludwell III, the first known American convert to Orthodoxy in America, reposed in London two hundred and fifty years ago... Read More
Visit to Williamsburg: The Ludwells in 1716 and Possible Clues to Colonial Eastern Christian Worship
Three Associates journeyed to Williamsburg this week to investigate primary source documents relating to the Ludwell family and to introduce our project... Read More
They’re Still Celebrating “Old Christmas” in Virginia
In December 2016, we shared an article from Appalachian Magazine on our Facebook account titled “Why Early Appalachian Settlers Originally Celebrated Christmas... Read More
“In the Night Betwixt”: The 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Philip Ludwell III
This week (or perhaps eleven days hence as with President George Washington) marks the three hundredth anniversary of the birth of Philip Ludwell III... Read More
Remember the Battle of Yorktown? Its Prelude Occurred on the Ludwells’ Green Spring Lands
The Battle of Yorktown is famous: it was the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War, leading to American Independence, and ended on... Read More
A Modern Journey Past the Three Colonial Ludwell Plantations by the James River
In addition to his townhouse in colonial Williamsburg, Philip Ludwell III owned three plantations in the Jamestown-Williamsburg area – the exact places... Read More
North Carolina: A Nexus of Eastern Orthodoxy, the Ludwell Family … and Pirates!
As the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the South prepares for its 2016 Assembly in Wilmington, North Carolina, it is appropriate... Read More
Ludwells, Lees, and the Promise of the Fourth of July
Mention the surname “Ludwell” these days you’ll likely get a blank stare. State the surname “Lee” and people will attach more meaning... Read More
An Orthodox History Tour in Central London
On May 26 our Executive Director, Nicholas Chapman (who was visiting the UK at that time) was able to offer a tour... Read More
Green Spring: The “1600 Pennsylvania” of Colonial America
Say “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue” and people know what you’re referring to. It’s more than just the White House. It’s the home of,... Read More