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  • Collection: Historical Sites

Honoring the Dead

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Union soldiers built the Henry Hill Monument to commemorate those who died at the battle of the first (Bull Run) Manassas.

Historic Marker at Walney Visitor Center, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

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Historic Marker placed by the Lane's Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2007 at Walney Visitor Center in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park near Cabell's Mill.

Gunston Hall

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Gunston Hall, the home of George Mason IV, as seen from the Potomac side.

George Washington's Gristmill and Distillery

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To the right the viewer sees George Washington's Gristmill. This is the original location of the site, but the building itself is a 1923 reconstruction paid for by the Commonwealth of Virginia--commemorating Washington's 200th birthday.

In the…

General Winfield Scott Hancock Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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"Winfield Scott Hancock (February 14, 1824 – February 9, 1886) was a career U.S. Army officer and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1880. He served with distinction in the Army for four decades, including service in the…

General Barnard Elliott Bee, 21 July 1939

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Statue of General Barnard Elliott Bee on the Manassas battlefield

Firemen's Insurance Co. building

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The Fireman's Insurance Company began its operations in 1838 in downtown Washington.

Dodona Manor

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George C Marshall International Center

Courthouse Construction

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A lot of new construction surrounding the new courthouse in historic downtown Fredericksburg.

Colvin Run Mill in 2016

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19th century Mill in Northern Fairfax county, Virginia still in operating conditions.