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Battle of Coffee Hill (Second Battle of Auburn)

Things To Do – Warrenton, Virginia

Inscription. During the early morning of 14 Oct. 1863, just northwest of here, Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and two cavalry brigades, cut off from the Army of Northern Virginia by Federal infantry, attacked Union Brig. Gen. John C. Caldwells ... More on HMDB

Popes Army of Virginia

Landmarks – Sperryville, Virginia

Inscription. On 26 June 1862, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Maj. Gen. John Pope to command the Union army that operated in Virginia. The Corps led by Maj. Gen. Franz Sigel, who had recently replaced Maj. Gens. John C. Frémont, ... More on HMDB

The Shirley Cemetery

Landmarks – Gainesville, Virginia

Inscription. This small family cemetery is the final resting place of Richard O. (1802-1857) and Susan (1813-1880) Shirley and possibly several of their six children. Richard Shirley was a farmer and tavern keeper who owned approximately ... More on HMDB

Belle Boyd Jackson Prepares for Battle Battle of Front Royal - May 23, 1862

Landmarks – Front Royal, Virginia

Not worth the Drive to Front Royal in and of itself, but it is worthy of a driveby if you are in town for a... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • At the entrance to this historic cemetery is the Mosby ... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Inscription. Devoid of trees in 1862, this hill afforded Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's troops their ... More on HMDB

In the Name of Christ the King

Landmarks – Stafford, Virginia

Inscription. To commemorate the first English Catholic Settlers in Virginia: Colonel Giles Brent, Deputy Governor of Maryland 1643; Margaret and Mary Brent who settled at Aquia 1647; George Brent, Kings Attorney General 1686, Member ... More on HMDB

Louisa Arts Center

Art Museums – Louisa, Virginia

Twilight of Slavery “Enlightened” Accommodations No Match for Freedom

Landmarks – Amissville, Virginia

Inscription. The three brick cabins in the field before you are tangible connections to the enslaved people of Rappahannock County before and during the Civil War. Many slaves escaped to Union lines here and elsewhere, and some former ... More on HMDB

Arts Center in Orange, Inc.

Museums – Orange, Virginia

The mission of The Arts Center In Orange is to increase the quality of life in our community by promoting an appreciation for fine contemporary arts in diverse styles and ideologies. This is done by providing: a forum to promote artistic ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

McCoull Spring

Things To Do – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. This spring has always been important to the McCoull family but on May 12, 1864 it became a vital source of rejuvenation to hundreds of Confederates involved in the fighting at the Bloody Angle. Colonel Charles S. Venable, ... More on HMDB

The Canal Ditch: Battlefield Obstacle

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. The Rappahannock Canal fed lesser waterways that powered a variety of small industries. One of these secondary drainages branched off from the main canal in this area and became an obs... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. The post-Civil War street in front of you, Kenmore Avenue, covers a wartime millrace or canal ditch. On December 13, 1862, the ditch became a maddening obstacle to Union soldiers advan... More on HMDB

Christensen Ridge

Sightseeing – Madison, Virginia

Enjoy an hour, a day, or a week on more than 200 acres of the Blue Ridge with the most beautiful views Virginia has to offer of mountains, farmland, and a vineyard with some of the oldest vinifera vines in Virginia. Taste our premium ... More on Virginia.org

Burger King

Restaurants – Stafford, Virginia

This national fast food chain specializes in flame-broiiled hamburgers. More on Virginia.org

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Taste of Asian

Restaurants – Gainesville, Virginia

This attractive restaurant has a wonderful chef. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • My combination Kung Pao Chicken with fried rice and spring roll was better than expected. More on TripAdvisor

  • For a no hassle group event, try this place. I booked 8 ladies for a casual dinner just two hours before we... More on TripAdvisor