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The Cattle Raid

Landmarks – Prince George, Virginia

Inscription. Just to the north of the road here, at old Sycamore Church, Wade Hampton, coming from the south, attacked the Union cavalry guarding Grant's beef cattle, September 16, 1864. The Unionists were overpowered; Hampton, rounding ... More on HMDB

Marsh Art Gallery

Museums – Richmond, Virginia

The Marsh Art Gallery's mission is to be a forum for the visual arts and a catalyst for widely varied issues of visual expression, art research, and scholarship within the university and throughout... More on MuseumStuff.com

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  • The Marsh Art Gallery, founded in 1968, is both a forum for the visual arts and a catalyst for widely varied issues of artistic expression, research, and scholarship within the university and throu... More on Virginia.org

University of Richmond Stadium

Entertainment Venue And Sports Arenas – Richmond, Virginia

University Of Richmond Stadium - Some venues that lure in the best and the brightest, venues that keep you coming back again and again, venues that offer top-notch service. This isn’t one of them. University Of Richmond Stadium, at ... More on clubzone

Heritage Gardens

Gardens – Hopewell, Virginia

Imagine a place of peace and rest, a kaleidoscope of seasonal color and the music of Mother Nature. This gated park located in historic City Point features lovely gardens and a covered pavilion or bandstand. Previous special events ... More on Virginia.org

Attack on the Angle

Landmarks – Dinwiddie, Virginia

Inscription. “When we moved toward Five Forks¦we were not expecting any attack that afternoon, so far as I know. Our throwing up works and taking position were simply general matters of military precaution.”, Major General ... More on HMDB

Marymont

Museums – Richmond, Virginia

We even love to pack our lunches and stay for hours! More on TripAdvisor

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  • We saw a lot of parks in Richmond that weekend, but Maymont Park definitely stood out as peaceful , beaut... More on KidsPlayParks

  • We always enjoy seeing animals, wild and domestic. Maymont has a variety and there's many things to see at ... More on TripAdvisor

Making Machines at Tredegar

Parks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. During the 1880s the Tredegar Iron Works made many of the specialized machines necessary in iron production. This was especially true for machinery used in the rolling mills. Two major parts of the stand of rolls you ... More on HMDB

Virginia Historical Society

Museums – Richmond, Virginia

Focuses a lot on Richmond and could benefit from expanding to include more information on other parts of Vi... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • This museum has excellent displays that will appeal to people of all ages and interests. More on TripAdvisor

  • Extensive collection and well planned displays. Detailed enough for the history buff, but with educational ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Powerful Position

Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. On the morning of June 27, General Fitz John Porters men arranged their formidable defenses along the slope of Boatswains Creek, where you are standing. Orders directed him to resist L... More on HMDB

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  • Known in the South as the Battle of Mechanicsville, or the Battle of Ellerson's Mill, the June 26 battle is recognized today for its connection with the rise of Robert E. Lee and the Confederate ar... More on Nps.gov

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Donuts – Richmond, Virginia

now if u appreciate the hot, soft fresh donut, then krispy kreme is for u. The supermarket stored version d... More on CitySearch

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  • LOVE this place...nothing better!! Watch for the FRESH sign and stop by! You will find yourself in doughnut... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • In Short :Everyone knows Krispy Kreme takes donut-making seriously, even the Smithsonian which has archived... More on CitySearch

Club Razzles

Bars – Richmond, Virginia

The more mature you are the more you will enjoy the atmosphere. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Not bad on bar prices and the cover charge is just $5. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • the people rating this place a 5 are obviously affiliated...this place is TRASH I assure you!! More on Yahoo! Travel

Mid-Lothian Mines

Parks – Midlothian, Virginia

The first commercially mined coal in America came from Midlothian, where it was discovered near the French Huguenot settlement on the James River about 1701. During the 18th century, 'Mid-Lothian'... More on Visitrichmondva.com

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  • Inscription. Coal Mining Chronology in Chesterfield: 1835 Mid-Lothian Coal Mining Company is chartered. 1836 The Company organizes with 3,000 shares valued at $100 each with 1,000 shares being sold... More on HMDB

Cafe Indochine

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

Spices will never be the same again. More on TripAdvisor

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English Garden

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

If you are looking for the edible flowers like they show on Food Network, and really unique gift ideas, thi... More on insiderpages.com

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  • If you are looking for the edible flowers like they show on Food Network, and really unique gift ideas, thi... More on insiderpages.com