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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DK1_stratford-hall_Montross-VA.html
Stratford Hall. Birthplace of Robert E. Lee. Robert Edward Lee was born at Stratford Hall on January 19, 1807, to Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee — a Revolutionary War hero — and Ann Hill Carter. Robert E. Lee spent the first f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM210Q_john-pratt-hungerford_Colonial-Beach-VA.html
John Pratt Hungerford, born nearby, was an
officer in the Revolutionary War and the War of
1812. He represented this area in the Virginia
General Assembly for many years and served in
the United States House of Representatives during
the 1810…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WN4_george-washington-birthplace-site-historical_Colonial-Beach-VA.html
On the ground before you once stood the Tidewater plantation home where, on February 22, 1732, George Washington was born, the son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVI_o-say-can-you-see-historical_Kinsale-VA.html
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVH_war-in-the-chesapeake-historical_Colonial-Beach-VA.html
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVG_o-say-can-you-see-historical_Colonial-Beach-VA.html
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail traces the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. Along the trail you'll encounter tangible evidence of the war and stories that bring the people and events to life. Discover the far-reaching impacts of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVF_explore-a-trail-network-historical_Colonial-Beach-VA.html
Here at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, discover the land that began Washington's journey from English citizen to the first President of the United States. Today, visitors can follow in Washington's footsteps on the Potomac Heritag…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVE_historic-district-of-kinsale-virginia-historical_Kinsale-VA.html
The
Historic District
of
Kinsale, Virginia
(Created by the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1706)
has been declared
A Virginia Landmark
by the
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
and has been placed on
The National Register of Histor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVC_war-in-the-chesapeake-historical_Montross-VA.html
During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the homefront and the high seas.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVB_tempting-target-historical_Montross-VA.html
Virginia's Northern Neck was an attractive target for the British. Its many tobacco plantations—spread over more than a thousand miles of shoreline—were vulnerable to invasion from the water. Launching raids from the Potomac River and …