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Osborne Landing Captain John Smiths Adventures on the James www.johnsmithtrail.org

Landmarks – Henrico, Virginia

Inscription. The Arrohateck Indians lived along the James River north of the Appomattox. They met Smith and his comrades on their initial journey up the James, paddling out to meet the English on a small island. “In the midway ... More on HMDB

Jefferson Davis Highway

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. This tree marks the, site of Battery 17 of, the inner defenses of, Richmond, 1862-1865, and, is planted in soil taken, from battlefields, A memorial to, Confederate soldiers, by the El... More on HMDB

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  • Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway in Texas The Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway was conceived in 1913 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (U.D.C.). In that era, it was common for private orga... More on Txudc.org

Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Museums – Falmouth, Virginia

Belmont, The Gari Melchers Estate and Memorial Gallery, in Stafford County near Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the former residence of the American figure painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). The museum consists of the artist's home, ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Belvedere Plantation

Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia

There is so much to do you will want to stay the whole day. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • There is so much to do you will want to stay the whole day. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Enjoy picking your own strawberries or stop by the country market to purchase ready picked strawberries dur... More on Yahoo! Travel

Early Education in Dinwiddie County Dinwiddie, Virginia Dinwiddie County

Landmarks – Dinwiddie, Virginia

Inscription. Prior to the Civil War, Dinwiddie County was home to several private academies for those who could afford to pay for their education. While it was mostly affluent males who were educated, Pegrams Academy, Female Academy, ... More on HMDB

“A Determination That Knew No Such Word as Fail” The Breakthrough Trail Pamplin Historical Park

Parks – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. As the Vermonters pushed closer to the Confederate fortifications, they encountered the multiple rows of obstructions specifically designed to pin down an attacking force. Here, the Confederates extracted a terrible toll ... More on HMDB

Texas

Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. (Front Side): Remembers the valor and devotion of, her sons who served at the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, From near this spot the Texas Brigade, pleaded with General Lee not to, expose himself to Federal fire and, then after ... More on HMDB

The "Bottle

Landmarks – Chester, Virginia

Inscription. Here in 1864 on the Bermuda Hundred peninsula between the James and Appomattox Rivers, the Union Army of the James, commanded by Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, was "bottled up" by Confederate Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, ... More on HMDB

Country Club of Virginia

Golf Courses – Richmond, Virginia

The Country Club of Virginia is versatile because of the three courses it offers. These courses fit skill level and the style of course you want to play. The James River course was host to two Unit... More on GolfReview

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  • Country Club of Virginia is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Richmond, Virginia. This short layout provides for a fun golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. Difficulty level of... More on TheGolfCourses.net

Main Street Bar and Grill

Nightlife – Stafford, Virginia

Stop in for a quick bite to eat, for a drink at social hour, or to enjoy some live music at this nighttime hot-spot. The atmosphere ... More on Virginia.org

Dairy Queen

Ice Cream – Richmond, Virginia

For two star dining in Richmond, try Dairy Queen. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants ... More on Open List

Federal Raid

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. On 5 Aug. 1862, two detachments of Union troops left Fredericksburg with the intention of damaging the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Brig. Gen. John Gibbon led a brigade of some 2,000 men down Telegraph Road toward ... More on HMDB

Anna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Restaurants – Mechanicsville, Virginia

We love eating at this restaurant...the family atmosphere and fantastic food is why we keep coming back. More on Restaurantica

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  • She herself did realize the mixup, and she told me I could come in the next day and pickup the mushroom pie... More on TripAdvisor

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