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Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart, C. S. A. Commander of the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia, died here on May 12, 1864, in the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Brewer. Cause of his death was a wound ... More on HMDB

The Marshall House

Landmarks – Alexandria, Virginia

Inscription. The Marshall House: stood upon this site, and within the building, on the early morning of May 24, 1861, James W. Jackson: was killed by Federal soldiers while defending his property a... More on HMDB

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  • Alexandria, Virginia. The Marshall house Date Created/Published: [between 1861 and 1869] Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-cwpb-01381 ... More on Loc.gov

Little River Turnpike

Things To Do – Annandale, Virginia

Inscription. The earliest private turnpike charter in Virginia was granted by the General Assembly to the Company of the Fairfax and Loudoun Turnpike Road in 1796. By 1806 the 34-mile-long road connected Alexandria with Aldie on the ... More on HMDB

Colchester

Landmarks – Lorton, Virginia

Inscription. Colchester, founded in 1753 at the location of a ferry crossing, was the second town established in Fairfax County. Located on the main post road from Boston to Charleston, and at the end of the Ox Road leading west to ... More on HMDB

Sahaja Yoga Virginia

Health Club – Richmond, Virginia

Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes are held weekly - visit website to find details on classes. Classes consist of instructions on how to meditate, information on Sahaja Yoga Meditation as well as meditation ... More on YogaFinder

Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA

Swimming – Powhatan, Virginia

Confederate Laboratory

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Browns Island was the site of the Confederate Laboratory, a major powder-loading and cartridge-producing plant during the Civil War. During the Civil War, the hazardous work of loading powder was carried out here on Browns ... More on HMDB

JAXX Concert Venue & Nightclub

Things To Do – West Springfield, Virginia

Jaxx Concert Venue & Nightclub - Close your eyes. Think of the sexiest person you’d like to hook up with. Okay, now open your eyes. They’re not going to be at Jaxx Concert Venue & Nightclub. It’s just your basic deli. Then ... More on clubzone

Big Hunting Creek

National And State Parks – Thurmont, Maryland

Perhaps no other Maryland trout stream has as much history as Big Hunting Creek. Big Hunting Creek was one of the first streams in the State to be stocked with trout. It was also the first stream to be designated a fly-fishing-only ... More on AnglerWeb.com

A Likely Story Children's Bookstore

Book Shopping – Alexandria, Virginia

Lots of fun, easy and a great value ! More on GoCityKids

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  • Had a pirate themed bday party for a 3 year old boy. Lots of fun, easy and a great value! More on GoCityKids

  • One of the best children's bookstores in the country," according to Child Magazine, A Likely Story provides parents and children with a large and carefully selected inventory of quality children's ... More on GoCityKids

These Trees

Landmarks – Alexandria, Virginia

Inscription. These trees were planted in commemoration of the eight Presidents of the United States who were sons of Virginia. George Washington, 1789-1797 Thomas Jefferson, 1801-1809 James Madison, 1809-1817 James Monroe, 1817-1825 ... More on HMDB

Siege Museum

Museums – Petersburg, Virginia

The staff was the best part of the museum . More on TripAdvisor

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  • As you can guess, the museum is mostly about the siege of Petersburg, and how people lived before, during... More on igougo

  • In a beautiful building on Bank St., you will find the Siege Museum. As you can guess, the museum is mostl... More on igougo

Central Station Banquet Room

Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Westchester Dining Room

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

The food is good and the ambiance is very good. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Sound level is very civilized and the room is relaxing . More on Yahoo! Travel

  • A very good value for the money. The food is good and the ambiance is very good. Sound level is very civilized ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Dos Gringos A Mount Pleasant Cafe

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

Prices are moderately high but well worth the flavor, atmosphere, and friendly service. More on We8There

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  • I love Dos Gringos mostly because it's straight up and laid back -- the food is fresh and simple, ... More on Judysbook.com

  • Reminds me of Oberlin! Love their warm cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing! Oh yeah. More on TripAdvisor