Directions from Avenue, Maryland to Emporia, Virginia
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Old Men and Boys of Petersburg
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. This stone marks the spot where the Old Men and Boys of Petersburg: under Gen. R. E. Colston and Col. F. H. Archer 125 strong on June 9th, 1864 distinguished themselves in a fight with 1300 Federal cavalry under Gen. ... More on HMDB
Riverfront District and Canal Walk
Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia
Central to just about everything for local residents as well as visitors, the River District has an eclectic combination of fare, fun, food, and shops with a great 1 mile walk along the river again... More on DogFriendly.com
Hanover Tavern “Give me liberty or give me death!” Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
Landmarks – Hanover, Virginia
Inscription. Hanover Tavern was an essential part of the county courthouse complex during the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as the center of social life. For people living on large farms and plantations, whose closest neighbors ... More on HMDB
Lee's Headquarters
Sightseeing – Chester, Virginia
Inscription. To the east, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee briefly made his headquarters at Clay's house on 17 June 1864. There he received full details of the Union army's attack on Petersburg that began the evening of 15 June 1864. ... More on HMDB
“The Strongest Line of Works Ever Constructed” The Breakthrough Trail Pamplin Historical Park
Parks – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. The main line of entrenchments behind you was only one part of the entire defensive network established here by the Confederates. Southern soldiers removed all the trees in front of their works to create a clear field ... More on HMDB
Lee's Retreat
Things To Do – Petersburg, Virginia
At the end of the Siege of Petersburg, General Robert E. Lee knew he had to get his troops out, and planned to meet with a larger ... More on igougo
Boys and Girls Club of Emporia
Things To Do – Emporia, Virginia
A SAFE PLACE: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Emporia/Greensville are a safe place for youth to learn and grow--all while having fun. They ... More on Bgcemporiava.org
Confederate Monument
Landmarks – Bowling Green, Virginia
Inscription. (front of marker) Erected by the people of Caroline County to commemorate the valor and endurance of its soldiers furnished to the Army of the Confederate States of America 1861 1865. (right side of marker) 9th Regiment ... More on HMDB
Violet Bank Museum
Museums – Ettrick, Virginia
Headquarters for Robert E Lee in 1864. Federal Architechture More on MuseumsUSA.org
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