The National Genealogical Society is a National Genealogy membership organization with 18, 000 members nationwide. NGS provides leadership and Genealogical Education in Family History and Genealogy through various programs, scholarly publications, and research opportunities. These include a library and book loan program, quarterly journal, bimonthly newsmagazine, home study and on-line courses, ...

The Army Quartermaster Museum, Fort Lee, Virginia. Preserving the history & traditions of the U.S. Army's oldest logistics branch.

Welcome to Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities the home of the Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project.

Constructed in 1738, Stratford was the boyhood home of Declaration of Independence signers Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee, and it was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.

The lifelong home of James Madison, our fourth president, and the father of our Constitution. What did it really feel like to be at the birth of the United States Find out at Montpelier when you visit the 2, 700 acres of rolling pasturelands, formal gardens and national landmark forest that surround the home of James Madison near Orange Virginia.

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AnswerPoint | ArtsPoint | FirstPoint | HistoryPoint | KidsPoint | LibraryPoint | TeensPoint | 6/12/02 - Enjoy informative feature articles on Fredericksburg's past written by CRRL librarians and local historians. Feature Article Archive - Selected from various local publications, these dispatches will give you a true feel for the olden days. Dispatch Archive - The people that have shaped the ...

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The Bland County History Archives are maintained by the students of Rocky Gap High School in Rocky Gap, Virginia. They consist of cemetery catalogs, over 300 interviews, hundreds of photographs, maps, and artifacts. The collection is housed in the former Honaker Church building which is the oldest extant building in Rocky Gap.The holdings are continuously being added to.The goal of the archives ...

Two American milestones, one historic place... 1607 and 1781, and you are there.... The story of America s beginnings - from the first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 - is told at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. Through film, indoor exhibition galleries and outdoor living history, discover the lives of English settlers and ...

Visitor Information Calendar of Events Research & Collections Read the Spring Newsletter (pdf.) Museum Store Education Field Trips Teacher News Museum Facts Board of Trustees Board of Directors American Frontier Culture Foundation News and Current Events 1915 Octagonal Barn Rental History Birthday Parties at the Museum Frontier Culture Museum P.O. Box 810 Staunton, Virginia 24402-0810 (540) ...

History of Jamestowne Companies of Jamestowne Society Qualifying for Membership Society Meetings Ancestor Search Society Fellowship Send us Email Articles for Sale Links SEAL of Jamestowne Society 1607-1700 Mission Statement The Jamestowne Society was organized for educational, historical, and patriotic purposes, and to that end: To discover and record the names of all living descendants of ...

View our strategic plan. Need help viewing the plan Download acrobat. Thanks for visiting! Comments or problems to Ranger Mike Andrus. Embattled Capital 1861-65 Located on the James River, only 110 miles from the Federal capital of Washington, Richmond was a symbol and prime psychological target throughout the Civil War. If the city were captured, southerners might lose their will to resist -- ...

Pamplin Historical Park brings Civil War history to life through costumed interpreters, three museums and one of the best preserved battlefields in the country.

Sherwood Forest Plantation is the home of the 10th U.S. President John Tyler. See the rooms with a VR tour. Watch the plantation grow over time in an animated Gif.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial in George Washington Memorial Parkway Located in Arlington, VA TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Arlington House photo by Steve Pittleman IN BRIEF The house that Robert E. Lee called home for 30 years and one uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families is preserved today as a memorial to General ...

Preservation Alliance of Virginia-to preserve and promote the cultural, natural, historic architectural and archaeological heritage of the Commonwealth ...

Visitor Info | Research | Events | Contact | School Programs | Press Room | Newsletter | President's Shop Welcome Virtual Tour Fact Sheets Exhibits Links Guestbook Job Opportunities One of the few original Presidential birthplaces open to the public, Woodrow Wilson's first home offers an authentic picture of family life in the pre-Civil War Shenandoah Valley. From its kitchens to the children's ...

A non-profit organization dedicated to saving America's heritage for generations to come ...

Lee Hall Mansion, the 1858 Italianate mansion located in Newport News, VA, has seen history unfold within its wall and on it's grounds. Open daily to the public and managed by the Virginia War Museum.

Wisconsin Silver Service on Display April 16 Welcome to the web site for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The museum is an official U.S. Navy institution that studies and interprets 220-plus years of Naval history in the Hampton Roads region. In partnership with Nauticus: The National Maritime Center and the City of Norfolk, the museum is also responsible for the artifacts and day-to-day ...

Page 1 Page 2 The full postcard list Reading list Browse by Topic Browse by Publisher Search by Keyword Boolean: Or And Case: Insensitive Sensitive This website contains scanned images of postcards from Williamsburg, Virginia. I am posting the bulk of my collection on the internet because I think there are many people out there who might take an interest in what I have accumulated, including ...

Volunteers from the ASV have been the backbone of research and salvage in Virginia for over 50 years. Amateur and professional members of the Society have participated in, or initiated research on hundreds of archeological excavations during the past half century.

Located in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, the Museum hosts a varied display of local historical items and works of art ...

Join the Arlington Historical Society Learn about events and places in Arlingtons history Shop at our store and give a piece of Arlington to someone special Having trouble seeing this page Please send an e-mail telling us what browser version and what kind of operating system you're using. Calendar June Hometown history fair at the Ball-Sellers House Sat., June 8, 1-4 p.m. August Arlington ...

Michie Tavern has welcomed travelers for more than 200 years. Much like the 18th-century visitor, you will be enjoying homemade southern fare based on recipes from the period. After your hearty meal, a "taste" of the past lingers while you tour through the Tavern-Museum. This is where your 18th-century counterpart came to dine and socialize.

Visit all four in one day! Sherwood Forest, Shirley, Evelynton and Berkeley Plantation are manificent examples of the grand manor homes during the early days of Virginia's history. Located on the James River between Williamsburg and Richmond.

The Museum of Culpeper History - We have the largest collection or historical artifacts, photos, genealogy information, and other historical information in Culpeper County, Virginia.

Historic Places History-related Events Features & Archives Web Selections for more information. Guide to Virginia's Civil War - Sites recognized by the Virginia Civil War Trails program. Published by Page One Inc. Copyright 1997-2001. All rights reserved. This information resides on Central Virginia's Community Online. ...

Tidewater Genealogical Society THE HUGH S. WATSON, JR., GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TIDEWATER VIRGINIA SEARCHING FOR YOUR ANCESTORS IS A FASCINATING HOBBY Society History Officers Become a Member Publications for Sale Calendar Directions to Court House Meetings, Workshops & Trips P.O. Box 7650, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 988-1055 Library 1-757-988-1055 More Pictures of our Society's New Home You are ...

The Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded as a museum dedicated primarily to educating young people ...

The mission of The Waterford Foundation is to preserve the historic buildings and the open spaces of the National Historic Landmark District of Waterford, Virginia; and through education, to increase the public's knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

The 18th Century The British Army during the Revolutionary War Life in the Regiment The Regimental Colours History of the Regiment The Brown Bess The Manual Exercise The 1768 Clothing Warrant Courts Martial Proceedings The Articles of War Annual Inspection Returns The Honour Roll The Proclamation of Rebellion Recruiting Parties The Employment of Blacks in the British Army Women and the British ...

This is the website of Kerr Place, an historic house museum which is listed on the National Register of historic places and designated a Virginia Historic Landmark. It is the home of Easternshore of Virginia HistoricalSociety. The site contains a brief tour, a schedule of events, and information about the historical society, the museum store and contact information ...

A Non-Profit Organization who's goal is tor preserve the Cedar Creek Battlefield ...

Dedicated to Preserving the Kernstown, (Winchester) Battlefield.

Mission Statement Tour Long Branch Long Branch History Astronomy nights at Long Branch Archaeology Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival Weddings at Long Branch Easter Egg Hunt & Clarke County Day Spring Fling Dance Dinner Christmas at Long Branch Sheila Macqueen Gardens Calendar of Events Visitors Guide Friends of Long Branch Program Directions Retirement Horses Contact Long Branch ...

Shirley Plantation is the oldest family owned business in America for nearly four centuries. ...

10017 Colvin Run Road || Great Falls, VA 22066 || 703-759-2771 TOURS GENERAL STORE HISTORY TEACHERS EVENTS VOLUNTEER NEWS CONTACT KIDZONE FCPA Homepage olvin Run Mill Historic Site was acquired by the Fairfax County Park Authority for the preservation of Colvin Run Mill and its associated historic buildings, and for the enjoyment and education of visitors. It has been open to the public since ...

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Looking for all the world like an engine abandoned in the Amazon jungle, M2 class 4-8-0 number 1118 lies forlorn and forgotten at the Virginia Scrap Iron and Metal yard in Roanoke, VA. (R. Jenkins photo) Updated May 11, 2001 This page is dedicated to four little-known survivors of the steam era. Hidden among the creepers at the Virginia Scrap Iron and Metal Co. yard on South Jefferson Street in ...

Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards. Special Collections and Archives James Branch Cabell Library Search or browse more than 600 Richmond postcards, most dating from 1900-1930. We hope to hear your comments or suggestions about this exhibit. Search: Search type: Keyword Postcard Title What's new (Display recently added cards) Display all ...

This site is dedicated to expanding and sharing the history of three of Virginia's Civil War regiments with Allegheny Highland origins.

Historical Society Village Links SPEAK OUT!! Details Fairlington Historic District Map of Fairlington This page was last updated on June 4, 2002 What's Going On with Fairlington's Streets Cleaning and Lining of Existing Water Mains Select the icon at the right to check out our Calendar of events. This is the official site for the Fairlington Historic District, located in Arlington and ...

Welcome to the VAGenWeb Genealogy Project Louisa County, Virginia This site was created to provide information to assist researchers find ancestors that may have links to Louisa County. Included within are thousands of names taken from county records, information on other Louisa researchers, lists of available resources, and links to sites that have additional information. Come on in and have a ...

Detailed history of the 18th. Virginia Cavalry. Biogrphies of veterans, photos and detailed battle stories. The 18th. Vriginia Cavalry and the role it played in the Confederate States short history.

Welcome to the... Henrico County, Richmond City, Manchester City VAGenWeb Project The Captol Building at Richmond, 1909 Copyright deposit; Haines Photo Co.; April 21, 1909; DLC/PP-1909:43815. Henrico County City of Richmond City of Manchester Henrico County History Henrico County was the scene of the second settlement in the colony of Virginia and was established in 1634 as one of its eight ...

LANCASTER LORE Tidbits of History Among the favorite events in Lancaster County of a hundred or so years ago were the annual Wharton Grove revival meetings. Begun in 1893 and continuing until 1927, they attracted people to the Weems area from all over the Chesapeake. Some came for religious purposes, others for social ones. The founder's son, James Wharton, wrote years after Wharton Grove's ...

Dear Wise County, Virginia genealogists, I hope that you've enjoyed your visits here during the past several years that I've hosted this site. The fact is that the people over at the Wise County Virginia Genealogical Research Site have a lot more genealogical information on line, so I refer you to them. Robert Beverly ...

The Military History Research Center (MHRC) provides analytical support on all aspects of land warfare from ancient through modern times. Drawing from an on-site library of over 7, 000 primary and secondary reference works, an extensive CD ROM and video collection, and electronic connectivity; the MHRC can provide comprehensive bibliographic lists on ground forces operations, force ...

List of Battles Hot News The Richmond Battlefields Association (RBA) has pledged to protect the historical integrity of the battlefields near Richmond, Virginia, by preserving them from destruction. The RBA hopes to achieve this goal by promoting historical preservation in general, and by educating the public about the tremendous importance of these Richmond battlefields. We believe these ...

HOME ABOUT OFFICERS NEWSLETTER GRAVEYARDS MEETINGS MEMBERSHIP GENEALOGY The Cabell Foundation, Inc. A Virginia Memorial and Genealogical Organization Images above are from the Cabell Window in the Chapel of St. Nicholas at Frome, in England. (1517) Copyright 2002, The Cabell Foundation, Inc. Contact information: webmaster@cabell.com ...

54th Mass. Vol. Inf. Regt., Co. B, located in Washington, DC, is a non-profit organization comprised of amatuer historians recreating the history of this Civil War unit.

Volume Thirty-Seven 1995 Essays in History Published by the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia. The Survival of Professional Baseball in Lynchburg, Virginia, 1950s-1990s By John Nagy In the sixties, baseball sat on its ass and said, 'We're the national pastime; come see us.' So what happens Attendance dwindles and the seventies become a hotbed for NFL football. No one ...

Homepage of the Norfolk Historical Society, dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the history of Norfolk, Virginia ...

Oral History and Migration to Westmoreland County, PA ...

Virginia genealogy -- mostly in the counties of Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta, Albemarle, Nelson, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Page, Culpeper, Middlesex, and Isle of Wight, and surrounding areas. Also links to genealogy resources on the Web.

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Story of Seven Islands, a historical community situated along the James River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. ...

Home page for Brady's Michigan Sharpshooters, an American Civil War reenacting group.

The 50th Virginia Company D is a Civil War re-enactment organization, dedicated to providing an accurate account and representation of the events of the groups battles.

The 46th Virginia Infantry, Co. F, C.S.A., Inc., is a non-profit, Civil War living history organization dedicated to the preservation of our Nation's Civil War heritage through battle reenactments, living history encampments, educational seminars, and preservation efforts.

49th Virginia Infantry ...

This is the home site of the Heritage Preservation Association ...

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Links to 500 pages on the Civil War battles, campaigns, places, regiments, books, and people in the Shenandoah Valley.