Directions from Chesapeake, Virginia to Stafford, Virginia
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Manasss 1905 - The Great Fire Courage & Determination Save Town
Landmarks – Manassas, Virginia
Inscription. During the cold winter night of December 5, 1905, a smoldering fire began in Blossom's Alley across the tracks from the train depot. It soon raged through the young town of Manassas, destroying 35 homes, the post office, ... More on HMDB
Brookvalley Park
Parks – Alexandria, Virginia
4 bays of swings, several 2-5 individual pieces. Space to picnic. Stream running along the back of the playground. Parking on ... More on KaBoom.org
Meadowville
Landmarks – Manassas, Virginia
Inscription. The depression of the old farm road and the jumbled house foundations before you are all that remain of the plantation "Meadowville". John Cundiff, a bachelor, lived here during the Civil War producing oats, potatoes ... More on HMDB
Early Airmail Service Studley Beacon
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. Airmail service was initiated by the U. S. Post Office and the Army on 15 May 1918. Because of the danger night flying posed, airway beacons such as Studley were erected along the airmail routes between the East and West ... More on HMDB
Historic Jamestowne
Things To Do – Williamsburg, Virginia
National Park Service Don’t be confused by the privately-run Jamestown Settlement Highly recommend Se... More on TripAdvisor
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Be prepared to do some walking but overall a worthwhile place to visit. More on TripAdvisor
Wonderful National Park. Active archeological dig going on and each year we go back they have discovered so... More on TripAdvisor
Bowl, Pot, and Pipe
National And State Parks – Jamestown, Virginia
Inscription. By 1640, Jamestown potters were making thick-walled jugs, bowls, and pots for everyday use. Symmetrical design and an occasional slip-coat of color show that skilled artisans were at work. The local ware fired red, due ... More on HMDB
Manassas Volunteer Fire Company Museum
Museums – Manassas Park, Virginia
The museum depicts 110 years of fire fighting history and displays original equipment used from 1909 to the present including four antique ... More on MuseumsUSA.org
Gardens and Crops
Things To Do – Williamsburg, Virginia
Inscription. Tobacco, sassafras – the Jamestown gardener was distracted by quick-money crops for export to Europe. Tobacco was even grown in the streets. In 1624 the General Assembly tried to aid the struggling silk and wine ... More on HMDB
Colonial Tours
Tours – Williamsburg, Virginia
In fact, our tour was so personal and informative, we feel it isn't necessary to go back to this particular... More on TripAdvisor
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I was here about 40 years ago and loved it. Now, the place is a shoppers delight but for a person with a ha... More on TripAdvisor
John Sutton really made our trip to Williamsburg a huge success. I had arranged for him to meet our group o... More on TripAdvisor
“Fall Hill”
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. On the heights one mile to the west, the home of the Thorntons from about 1736. Francis Thornton 2nd was a Justice, a Burgess 1744-45, and Lieut.-Colonel of his Majesty's militia for S... More on HMDB
Brooks Skatepark, Fredricksburg Virginia
Parks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
The Fredericksburg/Stafford Park Authority (FSPA),the City of Fredericksburg, and Stafford County (540)373-7909 More on skateboardpark.com
Shooting Gallery S.D. Lee's Artillery Second Battle of Manassas - Day Three - August 30, 1862
Landmarks – Catharpin, Virginia
Inscription. From here, Confederate gunners had a clear view of Porter's attack the most formidable onslaught of the three days. There were few trees between S. D. Lee's Battalion and the nearest Union columns a third of a mile away. ... More on HMDB
Roma Pizza
Restaurants – King George, Virginia
The service was fast and the portion size was a great value for the... More on insiderpages.com
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