Williamsburg Magazine - Williamsburg, VA
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N 37° 16.249 W 076° 41.998
18S E 349275 N 4126269
The Williamsburg Magazine held all the ammunitions for the commonwealth of Virginia in preparations for the American Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WMQN55
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2016
Views: 7
The plaque says, "Erected in 1715, the Magazine was colonial Virginia's storehouse for guns, ammunition, and military supplies. The action of the British Governor Dunmore on the night of April 20-21, 1775, in removing gunpowder belonging to the Colony, touched off the Revolution in Virginia before news of the Battle of Lexington reached Williamsburg. The reconstructed Guardhouse was originally built during the French and Indian War. A comprehensive collection of military equipment included attack Brown Bees muskets."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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