Directions from Winchester, Virginia to Henderson, North Carolina
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Doles Salient
Sightseeing – Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inscription. These gentile mounds are all that remain of the formidable earthworks held by George Doles' Georgia Brigade. The trenches running perpendicular to the main line are called traverses and made these works appear like a ... More on HMDB
A Powerful Postion
Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. General Porter held an impressive defensive position above Boatswains Creek. The first line of battle stood at the base of the hill to your front. The second line was posted nearby, and the third was along the crest behind ... More on HMDB
Into the "Bottle
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. The Union Army of the James, retiring across Proctor's Creek in this vicinity after the battle of Drewry's Bluff, May 16, 1864, turned east into the Peninsula between the James and Appomattox Rivers, where it was "Bottled" ... More on HMDB
Thorndale Country Club
Golf Courses – Oxford, North Carolina
The only thing positive I can say about this course is the staff in the club house seamed nice . More on golflink.com
Naval Assault at Drewrys Bluff
Themeparks – Henrico, Virginia
Inscription. On May 15, 1862 a small federal fleet including the ironclads, the Monitor, the Galena, and three wooden war ships sailed up the James River to try to enter the Confederate capital at Richmond. Their efforts were blocked ... More on HMDB
Siege Museum
Museums – Ettrick, Virginia
Siege Museum in Petersburg, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to ... More on MuseumsUSA.org
Three-Chopt Road
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. This boulder marks the, beginning of the Three-Chopt Road, The British Legion under Command of Lieutenant Colonel Tarleton, passed over this road in June, 1781, when returning from the raid upon Charlottesville. Along ... More on HMDB
John J. Wright Parksite
Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inscription. Memorial Plaque, Dr. Sadie C. Johnson, Robert C. Crump, Aaron A. Fairchild, Alma P. Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Cuba Robinson, Booker T. Ross, Dock Sample, Rev. Fennell F. Terrell, Lewis J. Terrell, Rebecca L. Terrell, Dudley C. ... More on HMDB
Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter
Parks – Richmond, Virginia
Children of all ages delight in the Children?s Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a ?learning landscape? where children can enjoy freedom to explore the natural world. Highlights of the Children?s Garden include: - An International ... More on Virginia.org
The Beefsteak Raid Wade Hamptons Cattle Raid
Landmarks – Prince George, Virginia
Inscription. As the summer of 1864 ended with Union Gen. U. S. Grants army still laying siege to Petersburg, Southern sources learned of a large herd of cattle being held at nearby Coggins Point on the James River. The cattle were ... More on HMDB
Centre Hill Museum
Things To Do – Petersburg, Virginia
Located on top of a hill overlooking the city, Centre Hill Mansion was built in 1823, and has been remodelled in different styles ... More on igougo
Live Wires
Restaurants – Hopewell, Virginia
Daily Live Wires specials. Big steaks & famous Captain Burger. Appetizers, sandwiches, subs, salads, soup and more. The drinks ... More on Virginia.org
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