Directions from Frederick, Maryland to South Boston, Virginia
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Early Land Patents
Landmarks – Woodbridge, Virginia
Inscription. In 1653, Thomas Burbage obtained 3,000 acres between the Occoquan and Neabsco Creek. Burbages Neck later passed to Martin Scarlet (d.1695), pioneer settler and sometime Burgess. George Mason II gained 534 acres of Occoquan ... More on HMDB
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC
This almost untouched island is serene and tranquil , with only foot traffic (not even bicycles are allo... More on GeckoGo
Manchester Elliott Grays
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. (front), Here on the site of the old market, square the Manchester Elliott Grays, the first volunteer company in this, section, was mustered into service, May 9, 1861, commanded by Louis, Francis Bossieux. After attending, ... More on HMDB
McLean Community Center
Music and Theater – McLean, Virginia
The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers a continuing program of activities for adults and children, including a wide range of classes, playgroups, lectures, study tours, camps, art exhibits, theat... More on GoCityKids
Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Landmarks – Gaithersburg, Maryland
Inscription. The completion of the railroad in the 1870's brought increasing prosperity to Gaithersburg. As the town grew so did the need for protection from the ever present dangers of fire. In September of 1892, a committee of volunteers ... More on HMDB
Jackson's March to Mechanicsville
Landmarks – Ashland, Virginia
Inscription. In mid-June 1862, having defeated three Union armies in the Shenandoah Valley, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and his Valley Army joined Gen. Robert E. Lee to defend Richmond. Jackson and his men marched by here ... More on HMDB
Kaleidoscope
Home and Garden Stores – Richmond, Virginia
Something is sure to catch your eye in the ever-changing collection that fills the 20,000 square feet of Kaleidoscope. In one section ... More on Yahoo! Travel
Boys and Girls Club of Dale City
National And State Parks – Dale City, Virginia
Separate play space for 2-5 year olds (tot lot). Spiral Slide, Crawl Tube, Monorail, Flip Flop, Trippple Racer Slide, Lily Pods, Waver Ladder, Plateau Climber, ... More on KaBoom.org
Confederate Fortifications
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. These northernmost fortifications along Brook Road operated as an early warning system for Confederate troops defending Richmond. Earthworks designed for artillery, located on each side of the road, blocked sudden enemy ... More on HMDB
A “Picture of Desolation”
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. “ Tis a perfect picture of desolation, and a sad illustration of the ravages of war.”, Â Â Â —Newspaper correspondent, 1863, Union soldiers loll around Chatham in this February 1863 photograph. The ... More on HMDB
Greek Taverna
Restaurants – Rockville, Maryland
Inspired Greek fare: saganaki to spanakopita, outstanding gyro ... More on Gayot
Ranch House Restaurants
Restaurants – Alexandria, Virginia
THE BREAKFAST IS MY FAVORITE ANYTIME. More on Yahoo! Travel
Occoquan Wharves
Things To Do – Occoquan, Virginia
Inscription. Occoquans Public Wharf was here. This wharf and others at the Occoquan Rivers highest navigable point were key to the 19th- and early 20th-century towns porsperity. Ships were built, b... More on HMDB
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