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|   Working the Land Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail - Surry, VA
in Civil Rights Memorials Indians cultivated fertile lands along the James River for centuries before the colonists arrived in 1607. They grew squash, corn, and beans to supplement their diet of native plants, fish, shellfish, and game. posted by:  Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 09/27/2023 last visited: 09/27/2023 |
 view galleryW5 km |  Chippokes State Park - Surry VA
in Wikipedia Entries Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883 posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 09/26/2023 last visited: 09/26/2023 |
 view galleryW5 km |  Chippokes State Park - Surry VA
in Official Local Tourism Attractions Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883 posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 09/26/2023 last visited: 09/26/2023 |
 view galleryW5 km |  Coin-Operated Binoculars at Chippokes State Park - Surry VA
in Coin-Op Binoculars The Coin-Operated Binocular at Chippokes State Park is at the water's edge. Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883 posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 09/27/2023 last visited: 09/27/2023 |
 view galleryW5 km |  Chippokes State Park - Surry VA
in State/Provincial Parks Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883 posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 09/27/2023 last visited: 09/27/2023 |
 view galleryW5 km |  'You Are Here' Maps-Chippokes State Park - Surry VA
in 'You Are Here' Maps The 'You Are Here' Map shows that you are at Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883 posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 09/26/2023 last visited: 09/26/2023 |
 view galleryW5 km |  Working the Land Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail - Surry, VA
in Signs of History Indians cultivated fertile lands along the James River for centuries before the colonists arrived in 1607. They grew squash, corn, and beans to supplement their diet of native plants, fish, shellfish, and game. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 01/22/2020 last visited: 09/25/2021 |
 view galleryW5 km | Captain John Smith’s Adventures on the James -Surry, VA in Signs of History Captain John Smith’s Adventures on the James-Chippokes Plantation State Park— James River beach —Prior to unloading at Jamestown, the English sailed the James in search of a suitable location. In his account, George Perch recalls crossing to the southern shore on May 5, 1607 at the invitation of a chief he misidentifies as the "Werowance of Rapahanna." posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 01/22/2020 last visited: 09/25/2021 |
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|  Battle at Fort Huger - Smithfield VA
in Battlefields Union Cmdr. John Rodgers led a gunboat squadron up the James River on May 8, 1862. USS Galena, USS Aroostook, and USS Port Royal steamed toward Fort Huger and attacked at 11:20 A.M. Aroostook and Port Royal took position and shelled the bluffs. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 11/21/2020 last visited: 10/16/2021 |
 view galleryS6.1 km |  Fort Huger-Defending the James River - Smithfield VA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Slaves and free blacks constructed the fort under direction of the Confederate Engineer Bureau, and detachments of Lt. Col. Fletcher Archer’s 5th Virginia infantry Battalion were posted here. posted by: Don.Morfe location: Virginia date approved: 06/27/2023 last visited: 06/27/2023 |
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|  Colonial Parkway - James River Viewpoint - Jamestown area, VA
in National Scenic Byways This pullout area has a gorgeous view of the river, a sandy beach area, and views of native birds. An interpretive sign telling about the river is located adjacent to the parking area. posted by: Hikenutty location: Virginia date approved: 07/12/2008 last visited: 04/24/2012 |
 view galleryN6.8 km | Colonial Parkway - College Creek Viewpoint - Jamestown area, VA in National Scenic Byways College Creek was the location of an attempted Spanish settlement in 1570. In 1607 the colonists of Jamestown considered the location but voted against it, moving on to settle at Jamestown the following day. posted by: Hikenutty location: Virginia date approved: 07/12/2008 last visited: 04/24/2012 |
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|  Hog Island
in Virginia Historical Markers Hog Island was the place Jamestown settlers kept their hogs in 1608. posted by:  VirginiaSeeker location: Virginia date approved: 08/07/2006 last visited: 05/09/2009 |
 view gallerySW7.6 km | Bacon's Castle in Virginia Historical Markers Bacon's Castle was a home built in 1655. During Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 it was seized by the rebels. posted by: VirginiaSeeker location: Virginia date approved: 08/07/2006 last visited: 11/20/2010 |
 view gallerySW7.9 km | Quiyoughcohannock Indians in Virginia Historical Markers The Quiyoughcohannock were one of the first Virginia Indians the English settlers encountered. posted by: VirginiaSeeker location: Virginia date approved: 09/10/2006 last visited: never |
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|  Alpengeist - Busch Gardens, VA
in Roller Coasters Alpengeist is the tallest and fastest full-circuit inverted roller coaster in the world.
The Alpengeist, German for "Ghost of the Alps, was the legendary snow beast of the Alps. The ride itself is themed to a runaway ski lift. posted by: RIclimber location: Virginia date approved: 01/15/2010 last visited: 07/10/2017 |
 view galleryNE8.7 km | The Griffon in Roller Coasters Currently, the tallest and fastest dive machine coaster built! posted by: ECPirates location: Virginia date approved: 10/20/2009 last visited: 07/10/2017 |
 view galleryNE8.7 km | Loch Ness Monster - Busch Gardens, VA in Roller Coasters Loch Ness Monster was the first, and is the only coaster still operating, to feature interlocking loops. It was the World's Tallest Complete Circuit Roller Coaster 1978 - 1983. posted by: RIclimber location: Virginia date approved: 01/15/2010 last visited: 07/10/2017 |
 view galleryNE8.9 km |  Busch Gardens-England
in Penny Smashers Right next to the door. posted by: tiki-4 location: Virginia date approved: 10/15/2005 last visited: 06/24/2011 |
 view galleryNE8.9 km |  Red Phone - Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Va
in Red Telephone Boxes One of at least three Red Phone booths at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. posted by: ECPirates location: Virginia date approved: 10/21/2009 last visited: 11/29/2014 |
 view galleryNE8.9 km | Apollo's Chariot - Busch Gardens, VA in Roller Coasters Apollo's Chariot is the first Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster, and the first to incorporate the "T-shaped" clamshell harness design, which is a type of tight lap restraint. posted by: RIclimber location: Virginia date approved: 01/15/2010 last visited: 07/10/2017 |
 view galleryNE9 km |  Busch Gardens Williamsburg
in Holiday Displays The whole park! posted by: tiki-4 location: Virginia date approved: 10/15/2005 last visited: 10/17/2009 |
 view galleryNE9 km |  Busch Gardens-Williamsburg
in Amusement Parks To learn more about Busch Gardens Williamsburg and the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks, visit additional links on buschgardens.com or call (800) 343 7946.
posted by: tiki-4 location: Virginia date approved: 10/24/2005 last visited: 07/10/2017 |
 view galleryW9 km |  Jamestown-Scotland Ferry - Scotland, VA
in Ferries and Ferry Landings The Virginia Department of Transportation runs a ferry from Jamestown, in James City County, to Scotland, in Surry County, across the James River. They have four ferries and provide a free ride across the river. posted by: xptwo location: Virginia date approved: 09/01/2012 last visited: 03/29/2024 |
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|  {Now Closed} "Colonial National Historic Park - Jamestown, VA" - Temporary Visitors Center
in NPS Passport Cancellation Stations There is a Passport Cancellation Station in the temporary Visitor Center. posted by: tiki-4 location: Virginia date approved: 10/04/2005 last visited: 01/27/2014 |
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