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Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation is a non-profit corporation devoted to education and historic preservation. The Foundation promotes educational and research programs about the life, times, philosophy, and contributions of Patrick Henry. As part of that mission, the Foundation maintains and interprets Red Hill, Patrick Henry's last home and burial place, as a historic site.
Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation is a non-profit corporation devoted to education and historic preservation. The Foundation promotes educational and research programs about the life, times, philosophy, and contributions of Patrick Henry. As part of that mission, the Foundation maintains and interprets Red Hill, Patrick Henry's last home and burial place, as a historic site.
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Historic Preservation
House tours, special events. Hands on educational programs relating to Civil War history, Victorian period and art. Art classes and workshops. Changing Art Galleries-National, Regional & Local Exhibits. Scholarships for art classes and camps available.
House tours, special events. Hands on educational programs relating to Civil War history, Victorian period and art. Art classes and workshops. Changing Art Galleries-National, Regional & Local Exhibits. Scholarships for art classes and camps available.
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Museums
Artist Services
Historic Preservation
The Official Transportation Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia portrays the history of transportation in the Southeastern United States with special interest in railroading. Provides educational tours for groups and schools with advance reservation. The Museum's collection includes approximately 2,500 objects, including more than 50 pieces of rolling stock"locomotives and other rail cars"including the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. The Museum has expanded its collection to include automotive, aviation, transit, and other artifacts and frequently exhibits loaned objects.
The Official Transportation Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia portrays the history of transportation in the Southeastern United States with special interest in railroading. Provides educational tours for groups and schools with advance reservation. The Museum's collection includes approximately 2,500 objects, including more than 50 pieces of rolling stock"locomotives and other rail cars"including the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. The Museum has expanded its collection to include automotive, aviation, transit, and other artifacts and frequently exhibits loaned objects.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
Building is used as a venue to be rented and also for Parks and Recreation programs.
Building is used as a venue to be rented and also for Parks and Recreation programs.
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Community Facilities/Centers
Historic Preservation
Provides historical information and a genealogical research library. An O Winston Link exhibit is permanently displayed. Memberships are available.
Provides historical information and a genealogical research library. An O Winston Link exhibit is permanently displayed. Memberships are available.
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Historic Preservation
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture collections consist of a wide range of objects, including books and bound serials, imprints, sheet music, broadsides, newspapers, family and personal papers, business and organizational records, genealogical materials, maps, paintings, prints, postcards, weapons, militaria, glass plate negatives, and photographs from the nineteenth century to the present.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture collections consist of a wide range of objects, including books and bound serials, imprints, sheet music, broadsides, newspapers, family and personal papers, business and organizational records, genealogical materials, maps, paintings, prints, postcards, weapons, militaria, glass plate negatives, and photographs from the nineteenth century to the present.
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Historic Preservation
Provides the public with exhibits, educational program and the history of the J. Thomas Newsome family and the expression of African American culture and historical themes.
Provides the public with exhibits, educational program and the history of the J. Thomas Newsome family and the expression of African American culture and historical themes.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
This program utilizes hands-on activities, games and antique items and reproductions to familiarize students with colonial life and culture. Activities include making butter, a presentation on colonial clothing, a snack made up of colonial foods and a play session with colonial toys. Program held in Spring and Fall.
This program utilizes hands-on activities, games and antique items and reproductions to familiarize students with colonial life and culture. Activities include making butter, a presentation on colonial clothing, a snack made up of colonial foods and a play session with colonial toys. Program held in Spring and Fall.
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Historic Preservation
History Clubs/Societies
Historic site offering self-guided walking tours and guided group tours. Clearinghouse for information about Patrick Henry.
Historic site offering self-guided walking tours and guided group tours. Clearinghouse for information about Patrick Henry.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
Museum and research center presenting historical exhibits and educational programs concerning the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur and all Americans who served in the armed forces during World Wars I and II and the Korean War.
Museum and research center presenting historical exhibits and educational programs concerning the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur and all Americans who served in the armed forces during World Wars I and II and the Korean War.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Study, programs ,trips,exhibits relating to the American Civil War era
Study, programs ,trips,exhibits relating to the American Civil War era
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Historic Preservation
Dedicated to educating the general public, students and scholars on the changing role of the U.S. during the 20th century in military and diplomatic affairs as seen through the life and example of General of the Army, George C. Marshall. Offers a museum, library and archives, and educational programs.
Dedicated to educating the general public, students and scholars on the changing role of the U.S. during the 20th century in military and diplomatic affairs as seen through the life and example of General of the Army, George C. Marshall. Offers a museum, library and archives, and educational programs.
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Historic Preservation
Libraries
Museums
Provides a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland. Many special activities and programs are featured including summer camps and concerts. Call or visit the web site for a calendar of events.
Provides a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland. Many special activities and programs are featured including summer camps and concerts. Call or visit the web site for a calendar of events.
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Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
The Meeting House and Cemetery are Virginia Historic Landmarks. They are also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A written self-guided tour of the Meeting House is available from the secretary's office of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Ave. between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday (except for major holidays).
The Meeting House and Cemetery are Virginia Historic Landmarks. They are also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A written self-guided tour of the Meeting House is available from the secretary's office of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Ave. between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday (except for major holidays).
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Historic Preservation
Historic preservation museum. Offers film, artifact-filled galleries, and outdoor living history. Provides visitors with two centures of the nations history from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement to the Revolutionary War and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Historic preservation museum. Offers film, artifact-filled galleries, and outdoor living history. Provides visitors with two centures of the nations history from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement to the Revolutionary War and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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Historic Preservation
Operates the Heritage Preservation Center, the Haller-Gibboney Rock House, and the Thomas J. Boyd Museum and Children's Discovery Center. Uses volunteers.
Operates the Heritage Preservation Center, the Haller-Gibboney Rock House, and the Thomas J. Boyd Museum and Children's Discovery Center. Uses volunteers.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
The museum provides Central Virginia with professionally curated exhibits that chronicle the African American experience and preserve the heritage of a significant segment of our community. Exhibits with accompanying programs on Medicine and Health, Education, Businesses, the Black Church, the Jim Crow area, Civil Rights Movement, and Social and Civic Organizations.
The museum provides Central Virginia with professionally curated exhibits that chronicle the African American experience and preserve the heritage of a significant segment of our community. Exhibits with accompanying programs on Medicine and Health, Education, Businesses, the Black Church, the Jim Crow area, Civil Rights Movement, and Social and Civic Organizations.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
History Clubs/Societies
Historic Preservation
Provides a state park which serves as a national monument to George Washington. A historic birthplace, home area, a colonial farm, a burial ground, hiking trails, beach, and picnic area are offered.
Provides a state park which serves as a national monument to George Washington. A historic birthplace, home area, a colonial farm, a burial ground, hiking trails, beach, and picnic area are offered.
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Historic Preservation
Museum with exhibits about the history of the City of Suffolk. Reenactments and tours are also available at the museum.
Museum with exhibits about the history of the City of Suffolk. Reenactments and tours are also available at the museum.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Restores and maintains old landmarks and historical sites, and exchanges and dispenses relative information by printing and mailing a quarterly newsletter to members.
Restores and maintains old landmarks and historical sites, and exchanges and dispenses relative information by printing and mailing a quarterly newsletter to members.
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Historic Preservation
The museum provides a hands-on learning experience for children ages 0-8 and features 15 hands-on educational play areas over 6,000 square feet of exhibit space. Each exhibit is designed to engage children cognitively, physically, and socially, and our staff seeks to foster an environment in which children learn through exploratory and imaginative play and collaborative problem-solving.
The museum provides a hands-on learning experience for children ages 0-8 and features 15 hands-on educational play areas over 6,000 square feet of exhibit space. Each exhibit is designed to engage children cognitively, physically, and socially, and our staff seeks to foster an environment in which children learn through exploratory and imaginative play and collaborative problem-solving.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African-American history and culture. Currently has over 3,000 holdings documenting the history of African Americans. Books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, video and audio tapes are accessible by patrons. This library is a non-circulating facility, but offers a 48-hour reserve shelf for patrons.
The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African-American history and culture. Currently has over 3,000 holdings documenting the history of African Americans. Books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, video and audio tapes are accessible by patrons. This library is a non-circulating facility, but offers a 48-hour reserve shelf for patrons.
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Libraries
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
Historic site that also provides a public dining room, on-site lodging, gift shop, research library, and echibits. Tours are available, and the nature trails and beach are open to all visitors with a grounds pass.
Historic site that also provides a public dining room, on-site lodging, gift shop, research library, and echibits. Tours are available, and the nature trails and beach are open to all visitors with a grounds pass.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
The Center for Local History (CLH) collects, preserves, and shares historical documents that tell the history of Arlington County, its citizens, organizations, businesses, and social issues.
The Center for Local History (CLH) collects, preserves, and shares historical documents that tell the history of Arlington County, its citizens, organizations, businesses, and social issues.
Provides a maritime history museum to help people understand our relationship to the sea, its relevance to our lives, and its promise for our future. The museum offers access to collections and facilities.
Provides a maritime history museum to help people understand our relationship to the sea, its relevance to our lives, and its promise for our future. The museum offers access to collections and facilities.
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Museums
Historic Preservation