Directions from Washington, Virginia to Onancock, Virginia
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Wilcoxs Brigade, CSA
Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. “A private by the name of Jones¦.seized the colors, his right arm was soon broken, he then held it with his left hand, and he was soon shot through both legs no broken bones, and then his left arm was wounded and ... More on HMDB
The Old Cistern
Landmarks – Fort Monroe, Virginia
Inscription. One of several large cisterns shown on a map of 1834. No potable water was ever found on Old Point Comfort, although one well was sunk to more than 900 feet. The garrison had to depend on cistern water and water brought ... More on HMDB
Bernard's Cabin Trail
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. This mile-long trail leads to the site of Bernards Cabins. On the eve of the Civil War, these cabins (now gone) were home to as many as thirty-five slaves. During the Battle of Frederi... More on HMDB
Black Hawk (1767-1838)
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Black Sparrow Hawk (Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak) led the Sauk Nation in defense of land taken from them in the 1830s. Displaced from three Midwestern locations, the Sauk resisted another federal relocation. Led by Black ... More on HMDB
USS Forrestal CVA/CV/AVT-59 October 1955 -September 1993 First in Defense -Forever in Dignity
Landmarks – Norfolk, Virginia
Inscription. In memory of the 134 men that died on 29 July 1967 during a tragic fire on board the USS Forrestal CVA-59 while conducting combat operations against North Vietnam. An additional 142 shipmates lost their lives while serving ... More on HMDB
Craig House
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. The Craig House, perhaps Richmonds second oldest structure, was built between 1784 and 1787 by Adam Craig (b. ca. 1760–d. 1808). He was clerk of the Richmond Hustings Court, the Henrico County Court, and the General ... More on HMDB
Lee Hall Mansion
Museums – Newport News, Virginia
There are southern mansions and there are southern mansions . This Italianate brick house was built in 1858 and is an eight-roomer ... More on igougo
D'Art Center
Museums – Norfolk, Virginia
In return for a modest rental fee they each agree to welcome the public, who can watch them at work and, of... More on igougo
United States National Slavery Museum, the
Museums – Fredericksburg, Virginia
SCHEDULED TO OPEN in 2007 -- The mission of the museum is to vitalize and interpret more completely the human drama of slavery in America. The museum will serve as the center of learning on slavery... More on MuseumStuff.com
Northside Grill
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
I'll definitely go back again. More on Yahoo! Travel
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