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1862 Antietam Camapign Lee Invades Maryland
Landmarks – Middletown, Maryland
Inscription. Fresh from victory at the Second Battle of Manassas, Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River on September 4-6, 1862, to bring the Civil War to Northern soil and to recruit sympathetic ... More on HMDB
Rainbow Falls State Park
National And State Parks – Washington, Washington DC
Number of swimming holes accessible within walking distance from any campsite. More on Epinions.com
St. Peter's Church
Landmarks – Poolesville, Maryland
Inscription. Ad Gloriam Dei, St. Peter's Church: Founded as Monocacy Chapel, a Chapel of Ease. Upon a site two and one half miles North of this point about 1737. The First Church West of the Great Seneca Creek in the Province of Maryland. ... More on HMDB
The Dabb House General Lee's Headquarters.
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. In the residence at the end of this lane, General R. E. Lee had headquarters from June 1 to June 26, 1862. Hither for conference came “Stonewall” Jackson, Longstreet, Stuart, A. P. Hill, D. H. Hill and other ... More on HMDB
Spencer Spit State Park
Parks – Washington, Washington DC
We came up with the most appropriate word to describe the island, bucolic (sp?). More on Epinions.com
North Mountain Trail (James River Ranger District)
Campgrounds – Richmond, Virginia
The North Mountain Trail is an 8.6 mile section of trail which begins on Forest Road 271 near Longdale Recreation Area and winds its way up the crest of North Mountain, ending on Rt. 770. The trail features stream habitats, interesting ... More on Wildernet.com
Janie Porter Barrett (9 Aug. 1865-27 Aug. 1948)
Landmarks – Hanover, Virginia
Inscription. Janie Porter Barrett was born in Athens, Ga. She graduated from Hampton Institute and soon began teaching home-management techniques to other young African American women and girls. In 1915, Barrett founded the Industrial ... More on HMDB
Washington - Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum
Museums – Washington, Washington DC
The Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum houses a collection of Jewish artifacts in the oldest synagogue bui ... More on PlanetWare
Leesburg Vineyards
Wineries And Vineyards – Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg is home to several wineries. Most offer tastings and tours. Some have light snacks and/or full meals. Here are the local ... More on igougo
Signal Hill “Look out for your left, you are turned”
Parks – Manassas, Virginia
Inscription. This elevation behind the Confederate right flank at Manassas in July 1861 was one of four Confederate signal stations established by Capt. Edward Porter Alexander; Gen. P. G. T. Beauregards signal officer. Because the ... More on HMDB
National Lutheran Home Playground
Parks – Rockville, Maryland
to provide for aged persons whose circumstances may require a comfortable residence.10 station lifetrail w/all activities. ... More on KaBoom.org
Satterwhite Point Marina
Things To Do – Henderson, North Carolina
"Kerr Lake's most complete recreational facility," this marina features the largest selection ... More on Yahoo! Travel
PHO BOWL
Restaurants – Alexandria, Virginia
I have been to this establishment on and off for years and have had varying experiences - good and bad. In the end, I will be fair and score them an average for majority of the categories, but based o ... More on TripAdvisor
Jaleo
Restaurants – Arlington, Virginia
This is a great restaurant for tapas. More on Judysbook.com
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Price is right too! More on Yahoo! Travel
JALEO means "uproar" or "melee" and also "revelry" and "merry-making". We knew it was the perfect name for ... More on OpenTable.com
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