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Occoquan Reservoir

Lakes – Occoquan, Virginia

'Occoquan Reservoir' is a reservoir in northeast Virginia, southwest of Washington, D.C., straddling part of the boundary between Fairfax County and Prince William County, west of Alexandria. It is formed by the Occoquan Dam on ... More on Wikipedia

Gold Mining in Maryland

Sightseeing – Potomac, Maryland

Inscription. Most gold found in Maryland came from the Potomac area. Mining operations began shortly after gold was discovered near Great Falls during the Civil War and continued until 1940; incide... More on HMDB

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  • by Karen R. Kuff, 1987 The Maryland Journal reported in May, 1901 that "Many persons will be surprised to know that within easy walking distance of the National Capital there are no less than a hal... More on Mgs.md.gov

Pohick Bay Regional Park

Parks – Lorton, Virginia

Pohick Bay is a water-oriented park 25 miles south of the nation's capital. The park occupies a spectacular bayside setting on the historic Mason Neck peninsula in Fairfax County. In early times, G... More on Fxva.com

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  • This water oriented 1,000 acre park has one of only 3 access points to the Potomac River in northern Virginia, and many other features make this a popular recreation area also, with a "treehouse" p... More on DogFriendly.com

Amvets Post 172

Things To Do – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gallery Okuda International

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

River Cruise "City of Fredericksburg"

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Lunch and evening cruises of the scenic Rappahannock River are available on a 100-foot boat with a paddle wheel reminiscent of Fredericksburg's days as a steamboat landing. Reservation required. L... More on Visitfred.com

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  • Inscription. The Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) resides on the site once occupied by the African Baptist Church. Constructed as the Fredericksburg Baptist Church, the building was sold to its Afr... More on HMDB

Louisiana State Memorial

National And State Parks – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Inscription. (Front Marker Stone): This memorial was erected by the State of Louisiana to honor her sons who fought and died at Gettysburg July 1-2-3, 1863. In particular it memorializes the 2300 infantrymen of Hays and Nicholl's ... More on HMDB

City Point One of the World's Busiest Seaports

Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia

Inscription. City Point had been a port for more than 250 years before the Union army arrived. On June 15, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant established his headquarters at City Point just eight miles behind the front lines at Petersburg. ... More on HMDB

Jane Franklin Dance

Music and Theater – Arlington, Virginia

Jane Franklin Dance offers classes and workshops for children. The Young Dancers Project combines youth ages seven to 14 in creative dance making with the professional company members. Classes incl... More on GoCityKids

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  • about Jane Franklin Dance: Jane Franklin Dance offers classes and workshops for children. The Young Dancers Project combines youth ages seven to 14 in creative dance making with the professional co... More on GoCityKids

American Legion Post 244

Things To Do – Glen Allen, Virginia

Inscription. World War I and II veterans organized the Glen Allen American Legion Post 244 in 1946. Sheppard Crump, a member of the First Caucus of the American Legion and later the Adjutant General of Virginia was the first Commander. ... More on HMDB

Haagen-Dazs Shop

Ice Cream – McLean, Virginia

Catharine Furnace

Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. The stone stack in front of you is all that remains of the Catharine Furnace, built in 1837. Close a decade later, the furnace was reborn to meet the Confederacys wartime need for iron... More on HMDB

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  • This part of Virginia contained large amounts of iron and by the late 18th century several iron furnaces existed. The area was cleared of timber to provide wood and charcoal for the furnaces. Catha... More on Nps.gov

Chester Plantation & Country Inn

Restaurants – Disputanta, Virginia

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Primo Italiano

Restaurants – Reston, Virginia

The food is excellent . More on TripAdvisor

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  • This place has the best pizza and pasta in town for the price and there should be more places like it. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Great pizza and calzones, and just about anything else Italian. Great lunch place. Closed Sundays. More on TripAdvisor

Bastille

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

Christophe Poteauxs poached mussels, branzino, garlic chicken, croque monsieur with Virginia ham. Michelle Garbees pastries. Tues-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm, Tues-Thurs 5:30-9 ... More on WhereTraveler