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Steel Coach No. 522
Landmarks – Glen Allen, Virginia
Inscription. The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation built this all-steel coach in 1923. This coach was later modernized and included features such as air conditioning, double-glazed metal windows, cable curtains, and rotating reclining ... More on HMDB
Saint Paul's Baptist Church (The), Richmond, VA
Religion and Faith – Richmond, Virginia
Cathedral At Saint Paul''s - Some venues that lure in the best and the brightest, venues that keep you coming back again and again, venues that offer top-notch service. This isn’t one of them. Cathedral At Saint Paul''s, at 4247 Creighton ... More on clubzone
Fraternizing at the Ford The Rappahannock River During the Civil War
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. The Rappahannock River served as a barrier separating the Union and Confederate Armies during the winter of 1862-63. Places where the water level, the river bottom, and the steepness of the banks were favorable for crossings ... More on HMDB
Battery Dantzler
Landmarks – Chester, Virginia
Inscription. A half-mile northeast stands Battery Dantzler, named for Col. Olin Miller Dantzler, 22d South Carolina Infantry (killed in action nearby on 2 June 1864), and constructed in May-June 18... More on HMDB
John Parke Custis
Landmarks – New Kent, Virginia
Inscription. (west face), Born at White House, New Kent County in 1755. Died at Eltham, New Kent County, November 1781, where his body remains. This marker placed by the Sons of the Revolution in Virginia 1960, (south face), While ... More on HMDB
James Monroe Museum
Museums – Fredericksburg, Virginia
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library contains a extensive collection of the personal possessions,... More on igougo
Berkeley Plantation
Museums – Charles City, Virginia
The entire movie and lower house tour only takes about 35-40 minutes, but after the tour you are free to ... More on TripAdvisor
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We stopped on our way from Williamsburg on scenic route 5 to pick up 295/95 in lieu of 64 east to Richmond ... More on TripAdvisor
A great house with a big history! Just beautiful...and don't forget the garden. You got to see it!!! More on Yahoo! Travel
Maupin - Maury House
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Originally built in 1846 at 1105 East Clay, Street, this Greek Revival townhouse was reconstructed on this site in1993 using much of the original architectural fabric. The builder, Dr. Socrates Maupin, was one of the ... More on HMDB
No Turning Back Spotsylvania Exhibit Shelter North Wall
Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inscription. No Turning Back: Defeated but undeterred, Grant abandoned Spotsylvania's blood-soaked fields on May 21 and continued south - toward Richmond and ultimate victory. In his wake he left a scarred landscape pitted with thousands ... More on HMDB
John Rolfe Museum and Historical Research Center
Museums – Fort Lee, Virginia
The center is a museum in a classroom providing hands-on children's programming and exhibits on 17th century culture. More on MuseumsUSA.org
Aurora
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
Buy one lunch at regular price and get the second lunch at half off . . Aurora is a cafe, restaurant and lounge located in downtown Richmond - Our Cafe features Lavazza coffee and European style bakery made from ... More on entertainment.com
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Restaurants – Chester, Virginia
It has to be the cleanest restaurant I have ever been in. More on Restaurantica
Charles City C. H.
Landmarks – Charles City, Virginia
Inscription. In 1702 Charles City County, which then included both sides of James River, was divided; the courthouse here was built about 1730. Here Simcoe's British Cavalry surprised a party of militia, January 8, 1781. Here Grant's ... More on HMDB
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