Hello everyone, I had an absolutely fantastic, once in a lifetime experience at Patrick Henry's Red…read moreHill. The property is beautiful, relaxing and well-maintained. I highly recommend checking out this place. The admission is very affordable and the experience is worth the cost. I really enjoyed learning about the property from Patrick Henry's descendant. He was very kind and well-informed about the life of Patrick Henry. The first part of the experience includes a short film about Patrick Henry's life and family. Patrick Henry's descendant explained everything about Patrick Henry and was passionate about history. My family and I were very fortunate to have the whole property to ourselves. The property has breathtaking views and is very peaceful. I enjoyed walking the grounds and seeing the different historical buildings. The whole experience was truly memorable and enjoyable. I will definitely visit again when I travel to Virginia from Florida. I went to purchase a book in the gift shop about Patrick Henry and his descendant gave me a free copy. I really appreciated that and enjoy learning more about the founding fathers.

It's off the beaten path but a neat look back to Colonial times. A great patriotic look at one of…read morethe more outspoken voices of the American Revolution. Also has a nice display to honor the slaves and freedmen who made their homes there. It was a nice history lesion and afternoon spent in the beauty of the Virginia countryside

One of a few markers at this spot, there is a widening in the highway where you can stop to view…read moreand read the marker. This is US-58 and it continues all the way east to Virginia Beach. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Seven miles south. There a detachment of Virginia militia crossed the Roanoke River in February, 1781, on the way to join Greene in North Carolina. There Baron Steuben, commanding the forces in Virginia, had a depot of supplies." This is marker number UL-5 and it was erected in 1930 by the Conservation & Development Commission. [Review 2237 of 2024 - 1462 in Virginia - 23255 overall]

Located along US-58 where there is a widening of the road, this marker points out the history of a…read moreman who served honorably. It's unclear from the text why the marker is here in this particular spot, but it turns out that Kennon was from here - Mecklenburg Virginia. It reads, "Richard Kennon of Mecklenburg served as an officer in the 5th Virginia Regiment, 1776-1778 and later in the State Militia. He served in both houses of the General Assembly and was Presiding Officer of the Senate, 1800-1802. He died in 1805." This is marker number U-80 and it was erected in 1962 by the Virginia State Library. Online, there is some more biographical information. Kennon was appointed by Thomas Jefferson as the first Louisiana District commandant and later became the first governor of the territory of Louisiana. He died away while holding the office of governor in New Orleans. [Review 2213 of 2024 - 1460 in Virginia - 23231 overall]

This marker is on the east side of US-1 / US-301 just north of the cloverleaf intersection with…read moreSR-288. On the side of the road, there is enough room to stop and read and see what it is talking about. It reads, "The Union Army of the James, retiring across Proctor's Creek in this vicinity after the battle of Drewry's Bluff, May 16, 1864, turned east into the Peninsula between the James and Appomattox Rivers, where it was "Bottled" by Confederate forces." [Review 11970 overall, 1752 of 2019.]

Rode the trail from Berry Hill estate access, to the West end. Checked out the Diamond Hill slave…read morecemetery. For grave markers, there are only small rocks as headstones. The Boy Scouts had made a bench, which I thought was very nice. At the end of the bike trail on the West end, there were a couple of picnic tables, and a post to tie horses.

Its very well marked but there was a dead animal half way like it had been there for a while so…read moreclearly no one takes care of things. Other wise the greenery was lush and beautiful.

I visited the eastern front of the Petersburg National Battlefield last month while traveling back…read morefrom a Toyota dealership in the area. The battlefield has several sites in the Petersburg Virginia area including a western front, union and confederate forces encampment sites, remains of makeshift forts, storage depots and landing sites. The battlefield as a whole encompasses many miles in a circular pattern and you can either do a guided or self guided tour. It is well marked and mapped. The site as a whole was the longest siege of the American Civil War. Union forces began the siege in 1864 and it lasted nine months with many battles that resulted in victories for both sides. Petersburg VA at the time was a major hub for Robert E Lee's army with extensive rail lines and supply depots. It was also pivotal in the defense of Richmond which was the Confederate capital during the war. The eastern front battlefield is well preserved and also serves as a park which is managed by the National Park Service. There are walking and hiking trails as well as bike lanes. There is parking at each of the eight sites on the eastern front. Each site is well maintained and marked and it is quite educational. You could spend a few hours here exploring. Just a note, bring bug spray with tick repellent. Several of the sites I had to swipe a tick off my legs. It was a bit wet and it was very humid so the bugs were out in force. Overall it was a great experience. On the next visit I'll check out the western front which is roughly eight miles away on the other side of town.

Often overlooked but a hidden gem national park…read more Our national parks and battlefields are some treasured areas. This park is often in the shadow of others, but had long and bloody trench warfare. The history and earthworks are simply incredible! Definitely read about it and look up closure times before coming. (8pm during the summer and sunset/sunrise throughout the year) 33-odd miles of trails, good to recreate and the tour road is perfect for cycling/running.

Pretty boring overall, not worth the drive. Peculiar location, seems more like a billboard for…read morethose on the highway driving than a tourist attraction.

great 10/10 love it best thing since sliced bread confederacy on top I live for this live the…read morecolors and the overall structure

Another marker here at the intersection of Buckhorn Quarter Road and US 58 near Courtland Virginia,…read moreI think everyone's heard of the famous Dred Scott decision. And so here the history comes a bit more alive. The marker reads, "Dred Scott, a slave, lived as a child northeast of here on the Peter Blow plantation early in the 1800s. The Blows moved to Missouri and in 1830 sold Scott to an army officer who was stationed in various free territories. Scott sued for his and his family's freedom in 1846 because he lived where slavery was illegal. In 1857, however, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress could not outlaw slavery and that Scott was property, not a citizen. The Dred Scott decision outraged abolitionists and further divided the nation. Blow's sons purchased Scott's freedom in 1857; he died in 1858." After reading the other markers about Indians, I am reminded that the US has definitely done some depressing and shameful stuff. [Review 11884 overall, 1666 of 2019.]