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Richmond Defences The Outer Line

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Here stood part of the outer line of the Confederate defences of Richmond, built in 1862-64. On the right the line crossed Brook Road and ran North and South along the ridge where Emma... More on HMDB

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  • Richmond-Capital of the Confederacy As capital of the newly formed Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia, became the constant target of northern armies. During the four years of the Civ... More on Nps.gov

The Bell Tower

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. This tower was built in 1824, on the site of a frame building. It long served as a guard house for the State Guard. The bell was a fire alarm and was also rung in emergencies. In 1861-... More on HMDB

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  • This building replaced an earlier wooden bell tower that stood closer to the Capitol. At the time of its construction, the current Bell Tower was next to the barracks of the Virginia Capitol Guard,... More on Nps.gov

St. John the Baptist Church

Landmarks – Newark, Delaware

Inscription. In 1868, the original Old Village Presbyterian Church, which stood on this location, was purchased by Charles A. Murphey. The property was donated to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, and the church was named St. Patrick's. ... More on HMDB

Billopp House Landmarks of New York

Landmarks – New York, New York

Inscription. Built by and for Christopher Billopp about 1680, this house was long a center of colonial hospitality. It is known also as “Conference House” because Benjamin Franklin, Joh... More on HMDB

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  • A British naval officer, Capt. Christopher Billopp, built this two-story, stone house sometime before 1688, and in September 1776 a "peace" conference was held here between Admiral Lord Howe and an... More on Nps.gov

Johan Printz

Parks – Essington, Pennsylvania

Inscription. Governor of New Sweden, 1643 - 1653: Printz founded here the first permanent European settlement. Built the first Capitol, church, law court. His instructions from Queen Christina beca... More on HMDB

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  • Ownership and Administration. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Significance. The site and remains of the Printzhof, home and headquarters of Gov. Johan P... More on Nps.gov

HMM-362 Ugly Angels Vietnam Memorial “Wing”

Landmarks – Triangle, Virginia

Inscription. United States Marine Corps, HMM-362 Ugly Angels, Vietnam 1962-1969, In memory of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. God Bless Semper Fi: Lance Corporal Philip R. Anderson – Sunday, November 17, 1968 ... More on HMDB

Babylon

Dancing – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thursday nights are the Asian Celebration night — no cover charge from 9-10pm with $2 ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Hanover Historical Society Museum

Museums – Ashland, Virginia

Hanover Historical Society Museum in Ashland, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Schooner Alexandria

Museums – Forest Heights, Maryland

Schooner Alexandria in Alexandria, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

38 Ridge Road

Parks – Greenbelt, Maryland

Has a nice 10' spiral slide and 10' swings. More on KaBoom.org

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The New Jersey Museum of Agriculture

Museums – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Orange County

Parks – Washington, Washington DC

Inscription. One of the original counties, of Province of New York, established 1683, by Gov. Thomas Dongan, named for, William, Prince of Orange. , Erected 1938 by NewYork State Education Department. , Location. 41° 19.092′ ... More on HMDB

Steve's Restaurant

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

Steve's Restaurant is located in Virginia. More on Open List

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McDonalds

Restaurants – New Castle, Delaware

Since first opening in 1955 in Des Plaines, Ill., McDonald's has become one of the most recognized brands in the world. Casual and kid-friendly, ... More on CitySearch

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  • Mcdonald's is a two star restaurant in New Castle. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in ... More on Open List

Celebrity Delly

Restaurants – Falls Church, Virginia

Love New York? You’ll feel right at home ... More on Gayot