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Colonial Church

Landmarks – Mattaponi, Virginia

Inscription. This church, the new church of Stratton Major Parish, was built in 1767. Rev. William Robinson, the Bishop of London's commissary, came to the parish in 1744 and was the first minister of the new church. It fell into ... More on HMDB

Goodwin Neck

Landmarks – Yorktown, Virginia

Inscription. This area, locally known as Dandy, was part of the land granted to John Chew July 6, 1636, and was sold by his heirs to James Goodwin, a member of the House of Burgesses from Jamestown, August 27, 1668. The area was strategically ... More on HMDB

The Breakthrough at Hart Farm The Breakthrough Trail Pamplin Historical Park

Parks – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. This extension of The Breakthrough Trail leads to the historic Hart House, a ten minute walk from here. The trail parallels the Confederate earthworks that extended across the Boisseau... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. The earthen wall in front of you is a part of the main Confederate defense line begun in 1864 and defended until April 2, 1865. You are standing behind the line facing southeast toward... More on HMDB

Williamsburg Players, Inc.

Music and Theater – Williamsburg, Virginia

Founded in 1957, The Williamsburg Players is the area's oldest continuous community theatre. The troupe presents professional quality theatre productions in an intimate atmosphere where everyone i... More on Visitwilliamsburg.com

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  • Founded in 1957, The Williamsburg Players is the area's oldest continuous community theatre. The troupe presents professional quality theatre productions in an intimate atmosphere where everyone in... More on Visitwilliamsburg.com

New Point Comfort Lighthouse

Landmarks – Port Haywood, Virginia

Inscription. Standing at the end of what was once the southernmost peninsula in Mathews County, now surrounded by water, the lighthouse marks the entrance to Mobjack Bay. Authorized by Congress in 1801, this 55-foot-high sandstone ... More on HMDB

Miller's Neighborhood Market

Food Shopping – Toano, Virginia

Dedicated to growing our company by satisfying our customers' needs with the highest quality products & personal service since 1977 - Nathan's hot dogs, ... More on entertainment.com

Welcome to R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks Captain John Smith's Adventures on the James www.johnsmithtrail.org

National And State Parks – Chester, Virginia

Inscription. Gabriel Archer wrote about a high rock cliff that projected into the channel of the Appomattox River upstream of its confluence with the James. When exploring the river in 1608, Smith found verdant marshes the likes of ... More on HMDB

Hampton Roads Worlds Largest Natural Harbor

Landmarks – Newport News, Virginia

Inscription. Preface: Newport News was a small community located in Warwick County until late in the 19th century. Established as a town in 1880, it was incorporated as a city in 1896. Warwick County, one of the eight original Virginia ... More on HMDB

The 50/50 Club

Things To Do – Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Wolf Trap Park

Parks – Yorktown, Virginia

This 28-acre reclaimed fly ash site features 4 soccer fields, restrooms, and a parking lot. The site is used to support the County's soccer program and is the host site for the Virginia Rush Soccer Club's matches. Two ponds also exist ... More on Yorkcounty.gov

Welcome to Gloucester Point A Point for the Defense

Landmarks – Gloucester Point, Virginia

Inscription. You are standing at the entrance to Tyndalls Point Park. These protected remains of a Civil War fort survive to help take us back into the history of Gloucester Point. Nearby, you will find signs and brochures explaining ... More on HMDB

Ymca manchester Skatepark, Richmond Virginia

Parks – Richmond, Virginia

about Manchester Family YMCA: More on GoCityKids

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  • Very nice park.Has A Funbox,box,rollin,pyramid,hubba,euro,handrail,4ft mini pipe,6ft half pipe,2 6ft quaterpipes,and thats all i ride.this skatepark is awsome better ... More on skateboardpark.com

Plaza Azteca Denbigh

Restaurants – Newport News, Virginia

I HAD ORDERD A NACHOS SUPREME WITH THE CHEESE SAUCE ON THE SIDE AND THEY BROUGHT IT OUT WITH IT ON THE NACHOS. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • I LOVE THE FOOD.. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Believe it or not, I loved this place enough to have my wedding after-party there. They have a huge selection of entrees, and not just your ... More on insiderpages.com

Melson's Munchies

Restaurants – Williamsburg, Virginia

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El Nopal Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants – Hopewell, Virginia

Their prices are great as well and they usually have coupons that come in the mail for buy 1 get one ha... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • My husband and I have ate there several times and I think its one of the better Mexican restraunts around a... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Authentic recipes and homemade Mexican food. Extensive menu includes house specials, combination plates, ve... More on Virginia.org