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Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial Institute
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. Due to the efforts of local blacks, Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial Institute (FNII) opened in October 1903 at the Shiloh New Site Baptist Church with about 20 students. In 1906 t... More on HMDB
Grantsville A Heritage of Hospitality
Landmarks – Grantsville, Maryland
Inscription. When the National Road came through here in 1815, this settlement was a half mile away along the old Braddock Road. This “New Grantsville” developed just west of the Casselman Bridge, completed a few years ... More on HMDB
15th Regt. N. J. Vols
National And State Parks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. 1861 1865: (South face) : To commemorate the services of the 15th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Colonel William H. Penrose, U. S. A. engaged two hours on this line of battle on the Federal side. ... More on HMDB
Gateway to the Civil War Discover more than 800 Civil War sites along ten breathtaking trails.
National And State Parks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Welcome to our nations only multistate Civil War driving trail, which links hundreds of authentic sites in three states. Established in Virginia in 1995 as the Route of Lees Retreat trail, the program has grown to include ... More on HMDB
The Fort Under Attack
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. The Confederate fortifications at Brook Hill were occupied forceably three times by Union cavalry during the Civil War. The initial raid during the night of May 4, 1863 by General Stonemans troops was of relatively little ... More on HMDB
Turn in Sheridans Raid
Landmarks – Woodford, Virginia
Inscription. At this point in his Richmond raid, Gen. Sheridan, after a fight with Confederate cavalry commanded by General Williams C. Wickham, turned off the Telegraph Road to Beaver Dam, May 9, 1864. This change of route caused ... More on HMDB
George Rogers Clark 1752 – 1818
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. In grateful acknowledgement of the valor and the strategic victories of General George Rogers Clark, Son of Old Virginia, the Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Muncie, Indiana, devote ... More on HMDB
Beyond the Big House
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. Slaves did virtually all the work that kept Chatham worthy of its widespread reputation for productivity, elegance, and hospitality. Before the Civil War, its unlikely that white residents ever amounted to more than 20 ... More on HMDB
Barnum Rail Trail
Things To Do – Luke, Maryland
To access the trailhead for this out-and-back trail, take US Hwy. 220 south from Keyser and then head west on US Hwy. 50. After 7 miles, take a right on WV Route 42 and then bear right onto WV Rout... More on TrailLink.com
Laurel Historic District
Landmarks – Henrico, Virginia
Inscription. Laurel, first named Hungary Station, was the location of a spur railroad line to the coal fields in western Henrico County. During the Civil War the station here was burned, and Colonel Ulrich Dahlgren's body was secretly ... More on HMDB
Big Dipper
Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hershey's Ice Cream, Sugar Creek Frozen Yogurt, full delicatessen, fresh baked pastries. More on Virginia.org
Double "D" Rib House
Restaurants – Williamsburg, Virginia
The home of "authentic charbroil cooking" is located in a converted 7-11 on route 60. But this is the best ... More on 10Best.com
Maximum Guided Tours
Tours – Williamsburg, Virginia
This guided tour company specializes in informative tours of Historic Williamsburg, ... More on Yahoo! Travel
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