“Back in the day” Belmont in September was a lively place, lively in the sense of human activity as well as the emerging splendor of autumn.
Belmont’s Water Supply
The trails that go through the woods at Belmont take our visitors to remnants of historic artifacts from by-gone times. The sites include among other
Looming Yankees: The Union Army Hovers Opposite Fredericksburg–Some Images and Incidents.
Belmont was constructed in the 1790s, nearly 126 years prior to the Melchers' purchasing the Falmouth property in 1916. This is an excellent blog post
Fannie Roots House
The Fannie Roots house holds many stories, and Belmont staff and volunteers have been working quietly for many years to be able to share the tales