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George C. Marshall Museum & Library
George C. Marshall: He won the war. He won the peace. Learn about the man known as World War II's "Organizer of Victory," and Nobel Peace Prize winner for the Marshall Plan. Marshall is the Virginia Military Institute's most famous graduate (Class of 1901) and its only five-star general.
The independent, non-profit George C. Marshall Foundation preserves and perpetuates Marshall's legacy through the George C. Marshall Museum & Library and offers a wide range of programming and resources for use by the general public, amateur historians, scholars and students of all ages. We are located on the Parade Ground at VMI.
Edgar Allan Poe's Richmond
Edgar Allan Poe shaped the literary world as we know it today. Though most well-known for his macabre short stories and poetry, he also pioneered science fiction and detective stories. He spent more time in Richmond than any other city. Come see how this city shaped this remarkable author.
Alexandria's Civil War Hospitals
Alexandria was occupied by Union troops throughout the Civil War serving primarily as a logistics and hospital center. The Union Army established over 30 hospitals which treated both Union and Confederate soldiers as well as freed slaves, who were referred to as contrabands. Many of the hospitals were set up in existing large public buildings and homes. Many are still standing. You can take a leisurely stroll through Old Town’s interesting streets to see them as they are today and to learn a little of their history.
For more information about and images of these and other nearby hospitals look for the the logo of archaeologists's favorite tool -- the trowel -- and the DIG DEEPER! buttons on each of the individual posts. Web pages about each of the hospitals in this adventure include first-hand accounts from the nurses, doctors, patients, and visitors to Union hospitals as well as more about the history of the buildings before and after the Civil War.
East Main Street Walking Tour, Christiansburg, VA
The East Main Street Historic District showcases the expansion of Christiansburg's upper middle class residential section during the 1890-1940 period. Business people and professionals built houses here in a variety of common styles such as Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Craftsman.
From Civil War to Civil Rights
Richmond: Capital of the Confederacy. That's what we're used to hearing. But there's so much more to the story.
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Virginia State Capitol
Second oldest working capital in the United States
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Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
Completed in 2008, the memorial features 18 statues and two quotes
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Governor's Mansion
Built in 1813, the Governor’s Mansion is the oldest in continuous use.
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U.S. Post Office and Customhouse
One of only two historic buildings to survive the fire that came with Confederate evacuation in 1865
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