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The Battle of Reams Station The Petersburg (& Weldon) Railroad
Trains – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. As early as September 1829, business interests in Petersburg wanted to build a railroad between Petersburg, Virginia and Weldon, North Carolina. The railroad would connect the Appomattox and Roanoke river and attract ... More on HMDB
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
Museums – Richmond, Virginia
The historic Sixth Mount Zion Bapist Church was organized in 1867 by the renowned African-American preacher, Reverend John Jasper. Originally organized in an abandoned confederate horse stable, the... More on Virginia.org
The Triangle (The Avenue)
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
South Avenue, Halifax and Harrison Streets The Triangle, also known as the Avenue, was Petersburg's African-American business center until the 1970s. During the 19th and early 20th century, New Market on South Avenue was the marketplace ... More on Virginia.org
Ream's Station Federal Debacle: "The retreat was a route" Wilson-Kautz Raid
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. Racing the pursuing Confederate cavalry for the safety of the Union lines at Petersburg after accomplishing most of its mission, Gen. James H. Wilson's command reached Ream's Station about 7 a.m. June 29. Two brigades ... More on HMDB
Gallego Mills
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Richmond's Gallego Mills were a major 19th century industry. In 1834, Joseph Gallego built a mill on the Great Basin at the northwest corner of 12th & Canal Streets. The mill used Basi... More on HMDB
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
Museums – Gloucester Point, Virginia
Inscription. Using science to¦: Increase oyster and clam production, Model Bay dynamics, Identify aquatic disease, Reduce billfish by-catch, Trace contaminants, Understand food web production, Increase blue crab populations, Explore ... More on HMDB
Yorktowns Waterfront Ships, Tobacco & Trade
Landmarks – Yorktown, Virginia
Inscription. 18th century commerce moved by water whenever possible. Yorktowns waterfront reflected this. Tobacco warehouses, ships chandleries, grogshops and wharves lined the waterfront ¦ Among them passed the diverse array of merchants ... More on HMDB
Capture of the 'Patriot
Landmarks – Newport News, Virginia
Inscription. The 'Patriot", 60-ton Virginia Navy armed schooner commanded by Lieut. James Watkins, was charged with the defense of Warwick Co. inhabitants then harassed by British plundering expeditions. In April 1781, in the James ... More on HMDB
lakewood park
Things To Do – Norfolk, Virginia
about Lakewood Athletic Center: tips: The Facility Use Card (obtained at the Lakewood Athletics Recreation Center at a fee of $5/child; $10/adult), ... More on GoCityKids
Langley Field: Creating an Air Force
Parks – Hampton, Virginia
Inscription. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), created in 1915 to revitalize American aviation, was a pivotal force behind opening Langley Field in 1917 nearby to the north. I... More on HMDB
Country Club of Virginia
Golf Courses – Richmond, Virginia
The Country Club of Virginia is versatile because of the three courses it offers. These courses fit skill level and the style of course you want to play. The James River course was host to two Unit... More on GolfReview
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