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Gilmore Cabin and Freedman's Farm at James Madison's Montpelier

Landmarks – Orange, Virginia

Experience the inspiring story of an African-American family becoming citizens and landowners after years of slavery. Gilmore Cabin and Farm is the home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier about 1810. Gilmore built the cabin ... More on Virginia.org

Virginia Telephone Museum

Museums – Richmond, Virginia

The Verizon Telecom Pioneers Museum of Virginia exhibits phones dating back to the late 1800s, switchboards, ... More on Visitrichmondva.com

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  • At the Virginia Aviation Museum enjoy unlimited opportunities to view 30 historic aircraft, including airworthy Wright Brothers reproduction aircraft ? the 1899 kite, 1900, 1901, 1902 gliders and 1... More on Virginia.org

Indian Treaty of 1646

Sightseeing – West Point, Virginia

Inscription. Shortly after paramount chief Opechancanoughs 1644 attacks on English settlers in response to the settlers encroachment on Indian lands, he was captured and put to death at Jamestown. His successor Necotowance signed ... More on HMDB

United States

Landmarks – Newport News, Virginia

Inscription. The most famous of all Newport News-built ships, the passenger liner SS United States still holds the worlds speed record for transatlantic crossings. The liner was launched in 1951 and delivered to the United States ... More on HMDB

Making Machines at Tredegar

Parks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. During the 1880s the Tredegar Iron Works made many of the specialized machines necessary in iron production. This was especially true for machinery used in the rolling mills. Two major parts of the stand of rolls you ... More on HMDB

Deep Run Park / Recreation Center

Parks – Henrico, Virginia

about Deep Run Park / Recreation Center: Deep Run Park covers 167 acres and includes two ponds that are stocked for fishing, soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, paved trails, a nature pavilion and boardwalk, ... More on GoCityKids

The Ocean View Station Museum

Museums – Norfolk, Virginia

Ocean View Station Museum houses a collection of images, memorabilia, and oral histories documenting past times in the ... More on NorfolkCVB.com

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  • The Ocean View Station Museum stores the history of the Ocean View section of Norfolk Virginia More on Ovsm.org

Richmond Defences Crossing of the Outer Line

Landmarks – Sandston, Virginia

Inscription. At this point the outer line of the Confederate Defences of Richmond crossed the Williamsburg Road. Begun after the Battle of Seven Pines and subsequently much strengthened, the Eastern face of this line was a continuous ... More on HMDB

James River Bridge Fishing Pier

Landmarks – Newport News, Virginia

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  • Ill take the Spots and clean surroundings any day..... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Extremely relaxing place to fish. I recommend going in the evening toward sunset....the sunset on the river... More on Yahoo! Travel

Montebello

Landmarks – Gordonsville, Virginia

Inscription. Here was born Zachary Taylor, twelfth President of the United States, November 24, 1784. Taylor, commanding an American Army, won the notable Battle of Buena Vista in Mexico, 1847. , Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development ... More on HMDB

Grant's Grand Assault

Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. “We did not go far, only for six rods [100 feet]¦soon¦by the lively use of bayonets, frying-pans, tin plates, and cups, we had a temporary protection, and the satisfaction of holding practically all the ground we ... 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

El Paso Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

The food there is good!! More on TripAdvisor

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  • Cheap and fast! More on TripAdvisor

  • I love the food at El Paso Mexican Restaurant !! The food there is good !! Would go there again sometime !! More on TripAdvisor

Hardees Restaurant

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

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Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

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