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Stuart's Ride Around McClellan

Landmarks – Ashland, Virginia

Inscription. Here at Elmont (known as Kilby's Station during the Civil War), Confederate Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart assembled the last of his 1,200 cavalrymen and began his ride around Union Maj. G... More on HMDB

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  • Stuart's Riders Skirt Ashland E-121 Stuart's Riders Skirt Ashland E-121 On the afternoon of 12 June 1862, Confederate Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart's column passed here on a mission to gather intellig... More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Beadazzled

Things To Do – Baltimore, Maryland

Be dazzled by the array of beads, which come from everywhere and in every color. Jewelry-making classes ... More on Frommers

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  • about Beadazzled: If you need beads, look no further than Beadazzled . The store stocks every kind of bead imaginable, plus beading supplies (tools, cords, wire, etc.), and unique gifts, including ... More on GoCityKids

Historic Site in Journalism

Landmarks – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Inscription. Lancaster Newspapers, published on this site of Francis Bailey's colonial printshop, trace their roots to the Lancaster Journal of 1794. the Journal was published and edited by William Hamilton and Henry Willcocks. It ... More on HMDB

Hamburg Municipal Park

Parks – Hamburg, Pennsylvania

This is our local park. Typical of your usual town park...nothing spectacular...EXCEPT the pool, which is recently renovated and ... More on KaBoom.org

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The First Telegraph Line (1844)

Landmarks – Bladensburg, Maryland

Inscription. In 1844, the first magnetic telegraph line was being constructed between Washington and Baltimore by its inventor, Samuel F. B. Morse. The line followed the railroad tracks from Washington, through Bladensburg, and on ... More on HMDB

McLaws Trail The Battle of Fredericksburg

Things To Do – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. This trail will take you across the swampy headwaters of Ninemile Run, where for three days Confederate skirmishers of General Lafayette McLaws' division sparred with elements of Josep... More on HMDB

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  • The text below is from the McLaws Trail walking tour on a newly acquired piece of property on the Chancellorsville Battlefield. You may pick up a ... More on Nps.gov

Studley

Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. The community of Studley takes its name from the birthplace of Patrick Henry (1736-1799), orator of the American Revolution and first state governor of Virginia. The Henry family resided at Studley until 1750. The house, ... More on HMDB

Peyton Anderson

Landmarks – Fairfax, Virginia

Inscription. Payton Anderson of the Rappahannock Cavalry was severely wounded on picket duty 122 ft. N. W. of this spot May 27, 1861. The first soldier of the South to shed his blood for the Confederacy. , Erected 1927 by Fairfax ... More on HMDB

King Farm Farmstead & Farm Site

Parks – Rockville, Maryland

* 7. 6 acres * Rentable picnic shelter * Garden plots * 2 large grills * 8 picnic tables * portable toilets More on Rockvillemd.gov

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  • * 7. 6 acres * Rentable picnic shelter * Garden plots * 2 large grills * 8 picnic tables * portable toilets More on Rockvillemd.gov

Arlington National Cemetery

Things To Do – Fort Myer, Virginia

This year I had the opportunity to go back. More on igougo

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  • Feeling very patriotic after visiting the Marine Museum in nearby Triangle, Virginia, near Quantico, we headed to Arlington National Cemetery right off Route #50. More on igougo

  • I highly recomend the Tourmobile tour. More on GoCityKids

Reading Public Museum

Museums – Reading, Pennsylvania

There are rooms with local history and anthropology including Asia, natiive american, minerals, etc. The ... More on TripAdvisor

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  • It has a long history and many worthwhile exhibits . More on TripAdvisor

  • Kids were enthralled with the interactive money display - kept them busy for the better part of two hours. ... More on TripAdvisor

Honey Baked Ham Company

Food Shopping – Fairfax, Virginia

Bigfoot Subs Cafe

Restaurants – Baltimore, Maryland

7 West Bistro Grille

Restaurants – Towson, Maryland

The food that they serve is unique but just seems to come up shy in the flavor department. More on TripAdvisor

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  • All in all, the atmosphere and food have potential, but both need improvement. More on TripAdvisor

  • Visited 7 West twice in two weeks. The first time we were there, it was Friday night and the live music was... More on TripAdvisor

Pines of Florence

Restaurants – Alexandria, Virginia

Dinner for two with an appetizer and a bottle of wine is about $60. Highly recommended! More on TripAdvisor

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  • The food was excellent at the Alexandria location. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I eat here every week... More on Restaurantrow.com