Directions from Luray, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia
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Four Farthing or Town Point
Landmarks – Norfolk, Virginia
Inscription. Here at a cedar tree was the western limit of the fifty acres constituting the original town of Norfolk. The land was bought in 1682 as a port for lower Norfolk County from Nicholas Wise, Jr. for “tenn thousand ... More on HMDB
Historic Jamestowne
Landmarks – Jamestown, Virginia
This should be the first stop along with the Jamestown Settlement for those heading to Colonial Williamsbur... More on TripAdvisor
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No, this is not the glitzier "settlement" nearby with lots of "recreated" buildings and demonstrations that... More on TripAdvisor
Now part of the Colonial National Historical Park and jointly administered by the National Park Service an... More on Frommers
Arnold's British Defenses, 1781
Things To Do – Portsmouth, Virginia
Inscription. A brick windÂmill near here was close to the southÂern limit of a line of British redoubts erected in March 1781 by order of Brigadier GenÂeral BeneÂdict Arnold, who under Major Ge... More on HMDB
The Wave Swinger
Landmarks – Doswell, Virginia
Inscription. Opened May, 1975, Built by Zierer, The Wave Swinger is named for its wave-like motion, creating a thrilling experience for guests of all ages. Note the craftmanship of the original oil paintings on the center column and ... More on HMDB
Cheatham Annex
Landmarks – Yorktown, Virginia
Inscription. The piers and structures across the water are an extension of the Naval Base at Norfolk. This takes advantage of the excellent York River deep water channel as did Cornwallis when, in ... More on HMDB
Fraternizing at the Ford The Rappahannock River During the Civil War
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. The Rappahannock River served as a barrier separating the Union and Confederate Armies during the winter of 1862-63. Places where the water level, the river bottom, and the steepness of the banks were favorable for crossings ... More on HMDB
American Music Festival
Things To Do – Virginia Beach, Virginia
There are many musicians playing over the Labor Day weekend. But over the summer days, there are local entertainers performing from ... More on igougo
York “Under The Hill”
Landmarks – Yorktown, Virginia
Inscription. Early in October French-American forces closed their grip on the besieged British army in Yorktown and bombarded the town with their combined artillery. Incessant shellfire drove towns... More on HMDB
Alley Katz
Nightlife – Richmond, Virginia
A nice sized and well lighted venue that puts on a good number of shows a week at usually decent /moderate ... More on insiderpages.com
Henry's Call to Arms
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. One mile east on the river was Newcastle. There, on May 2, 1775, Patrick Henry put himself at the head of the Hanover volunteers and marched against the royal governor, Lord Dunmore, who had seized the colony's powder. ... More on HMDB
Eluzions Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurants – Chesapeake, Virginia
Its a nice club!! Go and enjoy urself one of the nicest clubs in the area so far!!! More on Yahoo! Travel
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