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Drewry's Bluff

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Union soldiers called this Confederate guardian of the James River, Fort Darling. On May, 15 five Federal vessels, including the famous ironclad Monitor; attacked the fort but were driven off. The ... More on Virginia.org

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  • Inscription. The Second Battle of Drewry's Bluff, or the Proctor's Creek engagement, began on 14 May 1864 when part of Union Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler's Army of the James feigned an attack towar... More on HMDB

Kaleidoscope

Home and Garden Stores – Richmond, Virginia

Something is sure to catch your eye in the ever-changing collection that fills the 20,000 square feet of Kaleidoscope. In one section ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Lees Rear Guard Final Blow Lees Retreat

Landmarks – Appomattox, Virginia

Inscription. April 8, 1865. General Longstreet built breastworks here to protect the rear of Lee's army at Appomattox Court House. On the morning of April 9, General Lee arrived hoping to meet Gene... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. You are standing where Gen. James Longstreets corps entrenched early in the morning of April 9, 1865, to protect the rear of the Army of Northern Virginia. Gen. Robert E. Lee and most ... More on HMDB

Bella Fine Lingerie

Landmarks – Williamsburg, Virginia

Bella Fine Lingerie is located in Merchants Square on the histioric Duke of Gloucester adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg. Bella represents some of the world's leading purveyors of fine lingerie, hosiery, loungewear, and sleepwear ... More on Virginia.org

PRENATAL YOGA RICHMOND VA

Health Club – Richmond, Virginia

Prenatal yoga classes consist of flowing movement coordinated with calming breathwork and are designed for women of all levels and stages of pregnancy. Join us in the heart of Carytown to meet other pregnant women within the Richmond ... More on YogaFinder

Fort Harrison

Sightseeing – Richmond, Virginia

Fort Harrison represented the strongest point on the Confederate line of defenses. From it, one could see all the way to the James River. However, in 1864 most of the Confederate forces were in Pet... More on Virginia.org

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  • Fort Harrison National Cemetery - The VA National Cemetery Administration honors the military service of our Nation's veterans. We provide a dignified burial and lasting memorial for veterans ... More on Cem.va.gov

Winfree Memorial Baptist Church Midlothian Mine Disaster

Landmarks – Midlothian, Virginia

Inscription. Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, constituted in 1852 as Jerusalem Baptist Church, originally stood to the west on Buckingham Pike. In September 1881, to better serve the coal mining community, the frame structure was ... More on HMDB

Blackwater Creek Athletic Area

Parks – Lynchburg, Virginia

Includes one multipurpose lighted field for football, softball, baseball or soccer, restroom facilities, picnic pavilion, picnic ... More on Discoverlynchburg.org

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  • Includes one multipurpose lighted field for football, softball, baseball or soccer, restroom facilities, picnic pavilion, ... More on Discoverlynchburg.org

Johnson Farm Trail

Things To Do – Bedford, Virginia

Approximately two miles long, this loop trail follows a section of the Harkening Hill Loop Trail ... More on Yahoo! Travel

In Reserve

Things To Do – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. You are standing among entrenchments built by soldiers of the Union Eighteenth Corps less than ¼ mile from the front lines. At Cold Harbor regiments typically rotated out of the front lines every other day. This explains ... More on HMDB

William Smith

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. (On front of granite base) : William Smith. Virginia. Born Sep 6th 1797. Died May 18th 1887. 1836-40. 1841-42. Member of Virginia Senate. 1846-49. Governor of Virginia. 1841-43. 1853-61. Member of United States Congress. ... More on HMDB

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Gardens – Richmond, Virginia

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden blooms year-round and includes more than 40 acres of spectacular plants and a 63-foot-tall domed conservatory ... More on Visitrichmondva.com

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  • Year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens, dining and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic more tha... More on Virginia.org

Blue Room Restaurant

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

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Johnny Rockets

Restaurants – Chesterfield, Virginia

Free Appetizer with the purchase of 2 entrees . . More on entertainment.com

Ginger Red

Restaurants – Mechanicsville, Virginia