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Scalzi’s Weekend Assignment #126

Last Updated on August 22, 2017

This week, John Scalzi‘s Weekend Assignment is all about the place you call home:

What is the most interesting thing about where you live? “Thing” in this case would be a famous landmark, a famous current celebrity or historical personage from your home town or county, a notable celebration or sports event — basically, anything that makes where you’re from interesting an unique.Extra Credit: Are there any books that feature your home town (or someplace nearby) in any way?

Well, my regular readers will probably already know that one of the most interesting places I’ve found in Richmond is Maymont, a 100-acre estate left to the city upon the death of its last-surviving owner in the 1920s.

Here’s the grand house:

But there are lots more things to see there on the estate, including an Italian Garden, a Japanese Garden, and a wildlife exhibit with live animals.

As for books about Richmond, Patricia Cornwell’s early Kay Scarpetta novels were set in Richmond.

It’s an interesting place…both Maymont and the city it is a part of.

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Patrick is a Christian with more than 30 years experience in professional writing, producing and marketing. His professional background also includes social media, reporting for broadcast television and the web, directing, videography and photography. He enjoys getting to know people over coffee and spending time with his dog.

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  • I like your entries about Maymont House. It is a lovely place, and rich in history. I would love to see it one day.

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