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New River Historical Notes Collection of primary source documents and essays pertaining to the history of the New River Valley of North Carolina and Virginia. Jamestown Exposition Contemporary articles and photographs document the regional exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1907 to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the Jamestown settlement. Tangier Island Virginia Tangier Island is located about 6 miles below the Maryland-Virginia state line. Fairlington Historic District A neighborhood of Arlington VA listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register for Historic Places. Includes information on how to get your area or site listed. Virginia Historical Society The Society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the Commonwealth's past for the enjoyment of present and future generations. History of the 18th Virginia Cavalry Biographies of veterans, photos and detailed battle stories. The 18th Virginia Cavalry and the role it played in the Confederate States short history. Kerr Place: Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society A historically preserved 1799 Manor House located in Onancock on the Chesapeake Bay. Daily tours are available. Silver Lake Mill A historic nineteeth century mill undergoing restoration and renovation. History, construction updates and lots of photos included. Located in Dayton, VA. Virginia Maps Historical maps from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas. Claudius Crozet Biography and links about Col. Claudius Crozet, an engineer and educator who had connections to many people from Thomas Jefferson to Napolean to Stonewall Jackson. In 1823 he was elected Principal Engineer and Surveyor of Public Works of Virginia. |
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