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The Woman's Club

Museums – Dumbarton, Virginia

Built for Bolling Haxall himself, this house was modernized in the 1880's by the Woman's Club of Richmond. The auditorium in ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Jamestown National Historic Site

Landmarks – Williamsburg, Virginia

Inscription. This part of old “James Towne” has been owned and preserved since 1893 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Founded May 13, 1607, “James Towne” was the first permanent ... More on HMDB

St. John's Church

Landmarks – West Point, Virginia

Inscription. This was the parish church of St. John's Parish, formed in 1680. It was built in 1734. Earlier churches stood at West Point and about one mile north of this site. Carter Braxton, Revol... More on HMDB

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For further information, contact: St. John's Church Restoration Association Carl R. Fischer, President 1685 Sweet Hall Rd. West ... More on Stjohnswp.org

Southern Firepower

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. This 6.4-inch Brooke rifled canon represents one of the greatest sources of pride for the Confederacy. Named for its inventor, John Mercer Brooke, this type of gun was renowned for its... More on HMDB

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Robert Edward Lee was born on January 19, 1807 at "Stratford" in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Henry and Anne Hill Lee. Henry Lee was a distinguished cavalry officer who participated in the Ame... More on Nps.gov

Housewright House Museum, Historic Buckingham

Museums – Buckingham, Virginia

In 1976, Historic Buckingham, Inc. acquired and restored the Housewright House, a Jeffersonian-era brick home on U.S. Route 60 in the village of Buckingham Court House. The Housewright House serves as our headquarters, as well as ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Dairy Queen Racetrack

Auto Enthusiast – New Kent, Virginia

Dairy Queen in New Kent is a two star establishment. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in ... More on Open List

Hull's Drive-In

Music and Theater – Lexington, Virginia

Watch a movie, eat popcorn with real butter, and bring your pet. More on igougo

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According to the numerous people who nominated Hull’s, this drive-in is "a slice of Americana." Watch a movie, eat popcorn with real ... More on igougo
This pet friendly drive-in theater allows well behaved pets of all sizes to come to the movies for no additional fee. Dogs must be quiet, and leashed and cleaned up after at all times. The gates op... More on DogFriendly.com

KingsWay Community Church

Things To Do – Midlothian, Virginia

Sunset Drive-In

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

Screens: 1 Sound: Car Capacity: 400 Typical season: Technical details: none Sunset Drive-In Timeline: There are no timeline ... More on drive-ins.com

Gold Mines

Sightseeing – Dillwyn, Virginia

Inscription. This was the most notable gold-mining region in the country before the California gold rush in 1849. The Morrow Mine here, opened before 1835, was one of the earliest gold mines in which underground mining was employed. ... More on HMDB