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. Historic Virginia homes and churches . ,J CASTLE HILL. ALBEMARLE COUNTY. STARTING THE HINT PIEDMONT AND THE SOI TH SIDE 399 ing, were brought from London, and the quaint old hall,which is still the centre of a graceful hospitality, has echoedto the violin of Jefferson and the step of JNladison in themerry dance. Here five men, either presidents or presidents-to-be,have been entertained as familiar friends or relatives, whilemany others, notable at home and abroad, have met here incharming companionship. Doctor Walker married first, in 1741, ]Mildred, widowof Nicholas Meriwether, and daughter

. Historic Virginia homes and churches . ,J CASTLE HILL. ALBEMARLE COUNTY. STARTING THE HINT PIEDMONT AND THE SOI TH SIDE 399 ing, were brought from London, and the quaint old hall,which is still the centre of a graceful hospitality, has echoedto the violin of Jefferson and the step of JNladison in themerry dance. Here five men, either presidents or presidents-to-be,have been entertained as familiar friends or relatives, whilemany others, notable at home and abroad, have met here incharming companionship. Doctor Walker married first, in 1741, ]Mildred, widowof Nicholas Meriwether, and daughter Stock Photo

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. Historic Virginia homes and churches . , J CASTLE HILL. ALBEMARLE COUNTY. STARTING THE HINT PIEDMONT AND THE SOI TH SIDE 399 ing, were brought from London, and the quaint old hall, which is still the centre of a graceful hospitality, has echoedto the violin of Jefferson and the step of JNladison in themerry dance. Here five men, either presidents or presidents-to-be, have been entertained as familiar friends or relatives, whilemany others, notable at home and abroad, have met here incharming companionship. Doctor Walker married first, in 1741, ]Mildred, widowof Nicholas Meriwether, and daughter of Colonel Francis

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