Directions from Newport News, Virginia to Elkton, Virginia
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Tyree's Plantation
Landmarks – Lanexa, Virginia
Inscription. After a detachment of the Marquis de Lafayette's army defeated Maj. John G. Simcoe's cavalry at Spencer's Ordinary near Williamsburg on 26 June 1781, Lafayette shadowed the British army encamped at the colonial capital. ... More on HMDB
Eighth N. Y. Heavy Artillery Cold Harbor
National And State Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. Eighth N. Y. Heavy Artillery, Col. Peter A. Porter, 4th Brigade, 2D Division, 2D Corps, Army of the Potomac, Roll of Honor, Killed or died of wounds received in the, Battle of Cold Harbor, Va. June 3, 1864, Col. Peter ... More on HMDB
The Treasury Building of the Confederate States of America
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. This wall was once a part of the Treasury Building of the Confederate States of America. In it were the offices of the President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Treasurer of the Confederate ... More on HMDB
Hood's Attack
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. Fitz John Porter's troop had repulsed Confederate attacks throughout the afternoon. With daylight waning, Lee turned to John Bell Hood to spearhead the final assault. Personally leading the 4th Texas and the 18th Georgia, ... More on HMDB
The American Historical Foundation
Museums – Richmond, Virginia
topics: American history, American, 19th, 20th, century, military, history. More on MuseumStuff.com
Maggie Walker (1867-1934)
Parks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Founder of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in 1903, now Consolidated Bank & Trust Company, whose headquarters stood here 1910-1975. "What do we need to still further develop and prosper us, numerically and financially? ... More on HMDB
Yoga Source
Health Club – Richmond, Virginia
Yoga Source,Richmond's premier yoga studio, encourages physical, emotional, and spiritual exploration by offering diverse practices in a supportive environment. We have three studios, a beautiful, calming environment and plentiful ... More on YogaFinder
Invasion of Richmond, January 1781
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. On 4 Jan. 1781, British troops led by Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold landed at Westover in Charles City County and began marching to Richmond. Learning of the threat, Governor Thomas Jefferson directed the removal of public ... More on HMDB
Oakwood Cemetery Confederate Section
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. After the First Battle of Manassas, Richmond appropriated this approximately 7.5 acre lot on 12 Aug. 1861 for burial of Confederate war dead. These Soldiers from every Southern state either died in Richmond's military ... More on HMDB
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Things To Do – Charlottesville, Virginia
To me, Manassas Battlefield was like stepping on hallowed ground. On the day we visited it was a misty, May morning. We arrived early ... More on igougo
Student Dinner Entertainment
Music and Theater – Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg's longest running student entertainment company! Over 14 years entertaining student groups in the 5th - 12th grades. Customized game shows, scavenger hunts, interactive music events, ... More on Visitwilliamsburg.com
Lucille's Southern Cuisine
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
this is the best family restaurant in town and the prices are very good and also the portions.. More on Restaurantica
By the Bull's Eye
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
Enjoy an ongoing 10% off the total bill (tax, tip & alcoholic beverages excluded) . . More on entertainment.com
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