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Making Machines at Tredegar

Parks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. During the 1880s the Tredegar Iron Works made many of the specialized machines necessary in iron production. This was especially true for machinery used in the rolling mills. Two major parts of the stand of rolls you ... More on HMDB

Chancellorsville Battlefield

Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia

My most memorable experience of the battlefield was walking the four mile loop trail through the woods wh... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Although it is quiet now, it almost seemed that I could imagine Jackson and his troops marching through t... More on TripAdvisor

  • My most memorable experience of the battlefield was walking the four mile loop trail through the woods wher... More on TripAdvisor

Maneuvering to the North Anna River

Things To Do – Ladysmith, Virginia

Inscription. Unable to defeat Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederates during the Spotsylvania Courthouse battles 8-19 May 1864, Union commander Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's forces maneuvered east and south forcing Lee to abandon his entrenched ... More on HMDB

John Miller House

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. John Miller, a free black cooper and minister, built this house about 1858. It is significant as a rare surviving antebellum house in Richmond constructed by and for a free African American family. More than two thousand ... More on HMDB

George Washington's Ferry Farm

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

This idyllic farm setting was the boyhood home of George Washington, and its historic secrets are shared with visitors through a variety of interpretive programs, tours, special events, and more. D... More on DogFriendly.com

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  • Located 38 miles south of Mount Vernon on the banks of the Rappahannock River (King's Highway-Route 3 East) opposite Fredericksburg, is Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home. Visitors can ta... More on Virginia.org

Richmond Howitzers Monument

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. To commemorate, the deeds and services, of, The Richmond Howitzers, of the period, 1861-1865, [On south side of granite base, on the bronze emblem of the Richmond Howitzers]: Cita Mors Aut Victoria Laeta 1859, [On north ... More on HMDB

The Grand Kugel

Sightseeing – Richmond, Virginia

In 2003 the Science Museum of Virginia unveiled the Grand Kugel, the world's largest kugel ball at a cost of $1. 5 million dollars. The Grand Kugel was originally carved from an 86-ton block of So... More on Visitrichmondva.com

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  • In 2003 the Science Museum of Virginia unveiled the Grand Kugel, the world's largest kugel ball at a cost of $1. 5 million dollars. The Grand Kugel was originally carved from an 86-ton block of Sou... More on Visitrichmondva.com

Spotsylvania Jail 1855

Tours – Spotsylvania, Virginia

The masonry Jail that visitors see today was built in 1855 after the 1839 Jail, positioned closer to the Courthouse, burned in 1853. SPFI welcomes visitors to the jail seasonally on Saturdays from... More on Visitfred.com

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  • This visitor center offers comprehensive touring information about the Chourt House Historic District and Spotsylvania Battlefields. Information for walking tour of Historic District, including the... More on Virginia.org

Hearth & Home West

Home and Garden Stores – Glen Allen, Virginia

Serving Richmond since 1992 - Wood stoves, pellet stoves, fireplace inserts accessories - Gas logs, gas stoves, outdoor gas ... More on entertainment.com

Eyeclopes Studios

Museums – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Bivouac Lee and Jackson

Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. Bivouac, Lee and Jackson, Night of, May 1, 1863. , Location. 38° 17.696′ N, 77° 37.517′ W. Marker is near Chancellorsville, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marke... More on HMDB

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  • The campaign that resulted in Jackson's demise, paradoxically remembered as "Lee's greatest victory," emerged from the backwash of the Battle of Fredericksburg. That Federal debacle and subsequent ... More on Nps.gov

California Pizza Kitchen

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

In Short :Founded in Beverly Hills in 1985, these eateries with the trademark yellow, black and white color... More on CitySearch

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  • While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes ... More on Gayot

Twenty Four Hundred Diner

Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia

The closest thing in town to the New Jersey diner, with a full selection of Greek favorites rounding out th... More on TripAdvisor

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  • The food is fine. More on TripAdvisor

  • The place has really improved since they went non-smoking last year. Good menu. More on TripAdvisor

McDonalds

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

Mcdonald's is a two star restaurant in Richmond. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. It's known for ... More on Open List

Lee and Grant

Landmarks – Doswell, Virginia

Inscription. Lee and Grant faced each other on the North Anna, May 23-26, 1864. Union forces crossed here and four miles to the west but found they could not dislodge Lee's center, which rested on ... More on HMDB

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  • North Anna Other Names: Telegraph Road Bridge, Jericho Mill (May 23); Ox Ford, Quarles Mill, Hanover Junction (May 24) Location: Caroline County and Hanover County Campaign: Grant's Overland Campai... More on Nps.gov