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Blue Ridge ParkwayCivil War & Emancipation
Civil War Sites for Families in Virginia
Hands-on experiences and out-of-the ordinary tours appeal to the youngest of visitors
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New Ways to Experience Civil War History
Segway tours, hikes and wine trails through history make Virginia a top destination for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Emancipation
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Virginia Civil War Trails Are Ready Made Trips for History Buffs
Trail program connects 500 sites statewide to explore Civil War history and events
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Big Anniversaries and Celebrations Make 2009 the Year to Visit Virginia
2009 is the year to live passionately on vacation in Virginia. As if nearly 140 wineries, 400 years of history, 3,000 miles of coastline and 34 state parks aren't incentive enough, '09 is full of major anniversaries, commemorations and celebrations in Virginia.
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Celebrate the Beauty and Bounty of Fall in Virginia!
Families wishing to indulge their senses this fall look no further than Virginia. As 15 million acres of foliage bursts into color and fall harvests ripen, the state offers many affordable, family-oriented celebrations of nature's beauty and bounty.
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What's New in Virginia for 2009
In 2009, Virginia celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Virginia is for Lovers" - its renowned tourism slogan, and everything is new again. From major renovations and restorations at Monticello, Montpelier and the Virginia State Capitol, to new hotels and modes of transportation, Virginia is full of new travel destinations to discover.
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Clara Barton - Civil War Nurse and Founder of the American Red Cross
"I thought I could almost hear the slow flap of the grim messenger's wings ..."
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Eliza Clinedinst - Nurse at the Battle of New Market
"I was the first woman to go there..."
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Joshua Chamberlain and John Gordon
Instinct for Command
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Mary Boykin Chesnut - Diarist of Richmond
The diary of Mary Chesnut has long been a valuable reference for anyone seeking to understand the life of the civilian upper class of the South during the Civil War.
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Phoebe Pember - Hospital Matron, Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond
A Southern Woman Tells Her Story
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Private Edwin Francis Jemison - 2nd Louisiana Infantry Regiment
The Story Behind the Image
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Sgt. Alexander Herritage Newton - 29th Connecticut Infantry
"He who would be free, let him strike the first blow himself"
Read More » Themed Getaways
Ten Destinations to Fulfill Artistic Passions in Virginia
Travelers looking to live out their passion for art - from
ballet to theater to fine artisan crafts, know that Virginia is a dream
destination. The world's finest performing artists visit Virginia every year.
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