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Polegreen Church Cradle of Religious Freedom in America

Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. From Virginias founding until the American Revolution 170 years later, the Anglican Church was the only state recognized religion. The government built the churches and the parsonages and paid the clergy with tax money. ... More on HMDB

Chickahominy Bluff 1862 Seven Days' Battles

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. (left panel), Visiting Richmond National Battlefield Park: The concentration of Civil War resources found in the Richmond area is unparalleled. The National Park Service manages 13 sites, giving visitors an opportunity ... More on HMDB

The Armour House and Gardens at Meadowview Park

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

Built by Edmund Christian in 1915, this house rests on the site from where Confederate Genreal Robert E. Lee observed the beginnings ... More on Visitrichmondva.com

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  • Built by Edmund Christian in 1915, this house rests on the site from where Confederate Genreal Robert E. Lee observed the ... More on Visitrichmondva.com

Haunts of Richmond

Tours – Richmond, Virginia

Join in a ghost walk with Haunts of Richmond. They have four to choose from: Shadows of Shockoe: covers Shockoe Bottom, ... More on igougo

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  • Inscription. On Sunday morning, April 2, 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was notified while in church that Petersburg was falling. By noon, the evacuation of the Confederate government ... More on HMDB

  • Located in the heart of Shockoe Bottom, Richmond's oldest neighborhood, Haunts of Richmond brings local ghost stories and legends to life before ... More on Hauntsofrichmond.com

Courtland Skatepark, Fredericksburg Virginia

Parks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Loading docks, 12 foot vert ramp, 7 foot banks, 8 set with two rails, awsome cement bowls, cheerleading squad trains next ... More on skateboardpark.com

Scotchtown

Museums – Montpelier, Virginia

Charles Chiswell built this large frame house in 1719. Patrick Henry lived in the home with his family from 1771-1778. More on MuseumsUSA.org

The Federal Collapse

Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. “All was disorder and excitement; the field was full of me running for their very lives, and it was almost impossible to make any resistance to the tide of humanity pressing down upon us¦. It seemed as though the ... More on HMDB

The Markel Building

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. The Markel Corporation commissioned architect Haig Jamgochian, a Richmond native, to design their headquarters in 1962. The aluminum clad conical structure was inspired by a baked potatto wrapped in foil served to Jamgochian ... More on HMDB

The Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles

Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. During the Civil War's Seven Days' Battles from 25 June to 1 July 1862, many engagements occurred along and near the Chickahominy River. Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan led the Arm... More on HMDB

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  • The Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles E-11 The Chickahominy River & Seven Days' Battles E-11 During the Civil War's Seven Days' Battles from 25 June to 1 July 1862, many engagements occurred... More on Dhr.virginia.gov

West Edgecombe Ruritan Club House

Things To Do – Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Texas Roadhouse

Restaurants – Glen Allen, Virginia

That was the best part of the meal! More on TripAdvisor

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  • Good amount of food to fill you up. More on Restaurantica

  • Always like a good steak at a good price. Texas Roadhouse is a warm and comfortable place and the service w... More on TripAdvisor

Bojangles

Restaurants – Emporia, Virginia

He is a long haul truck driver and you bet we will tell others of how he was treated. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Whether in the the old or new building this chicken is cooked crispy to perfection. The drive thru staff is... More on TripAdvisor

  • My husband stopped here for lunch. The 'workers' never spoke to him. He said the customers in front and beh... More on Yahoo! Travel

McDonald's

Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia