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Brook Road
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. According to tradition, the Marquis de Lafayette marched his colonial troops from the north into Richmond on portions of present-day Brook Road late in April 1781. Established in 1812, the Brook Turnpike Company constructed ... More on HMDB
Saint Josephs Villa
Landmarks – Henrico, Virginia
Inscription. Saint Josephs Villa, founded 25 Nov. 1834 and incorporated 3 Oct. 1868, is one of the oldest-operating childrens institutions in the United States. For 143 years administered by the Catholic Daughters of Charity as an ... More on HMDB
Dairy Queen
Ice Cream – Dumfries, Virginia
Food is always great and dessert is always prepared to liking and quickly. More on Yahoo! Travel
Mattaponi Springs Golf Course
Golf Courses – Ruther Glen, Virginia
Staff was very friendly and hepful. More on golflink.com
Giles's Home
Landmarks – Powhatan, Virginia
Inscription. Five miles southwest is the Wigwam, the home of William B. Giles, Jefferson's chief lieutenant; United States Senator, 1804-1815, and Governor of Virginia, 1827-1830, an orator and famous political leader. Giles died ... More on HMDB
Raine Cemetery and Monument
Landmarks – Appomattox, Virginia
Inscription. The 30-foot obelisk marks the Raine family cemetery. Erected in 1912 by C. Hunter Raine, the monument honors past family members, including C. Hunters father, Charles James Raine, who served as a captain in the Lee Battery ... More on HMDB
Lunenburg Country Club
Golf Courses – Kenbridge, Virginia
The 9-hole "Lunenburg" course at the Lunenburg Country Club facility in Kenbridge, Virginia features 2,940 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36 . The course rating is 35.0 and it has... More on golflink.com
Rural Plains "Give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. Rural Plains, home of the Shelton family for nearly three centuries, stands on the northern bank of Totopotomoy Creek. Eighteen-year-old Patrick Henry married Sarah Shelton in 1754. Family tradition places the wedding ... More on HMDB
MCCS/Medal of Honor Golf Course
Golf Courses – Quantico, Virginia
I thought this course was well worth the money in an ever more expensive No. More on GolfReview
Kinder Berry Farm
Things To Do – Appomattox, Virginia
UPDATE: October 29, 2008: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed - Due to a very bad year we have decided to call it quits. If anyone is interested in Halloween decorations for a haunted ... More on pumpkinpatchesandmore.org
Music Together with Carol
Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia
about Music Together with Carol: Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their accompanying adults. Classes are held in the Weinstein Center for ... More on GoCityKids
Sal Federico's
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
Their home-made deserts are fabulous and there's a good selection of wine... More on IgoUgo.com
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The food was great. More on Yahoo! Travel
...loves Sal Federicos, which should tell you something. It's solid fare, leaning toward seafood and Italia... More on CitySearch
Sheridan's Raid
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. Union Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan from 9 to 14 May 1864 led three cavalry divisions on a raid around Richmond. His forces severed vital Confederate communication lines, destroyed railroad tracks, and captured stores ... More on HMDB
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