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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9VF_the-chickahominy-river-seven-days-battles_Richmond-VA.html
During the Civil War's Seven Days' Battles from 25 June to 1 July 1862, many engagements occurred along and near the Chickahominy River. Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan led the Army of the Potomac. His goal was to capture the Confederate capit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9Q2_outer-fortifications_Richmond-VA.html
On the hilltops hereran the outer line ofRichmond fortifications,1862-1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKT_saint-johns-episcopal-church_Richmond-VA.html
Here on 23 March 1776 Patrick Henry delivered his "Liberty or Death" speech, calling for American independence, during the second Virginia revolutionary conventions that included as members George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph, and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKS_british-invasion-of-richmond-january-1781_Richmond-VA.html
On 4 Jan. 1781, British troops led by Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold landed at Westover in Charles City County and began marching to Richmond. Learning of the threat, Governor Thomas Jefferson directed the removal of public records and military stores…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKQ_trinity-methodist-church_Richmond-VA.html
Erected in 1860, this building housed Trinity Methodist Church until 1945 when the congregation moved to Henrico County. It was designed by noted Richmond architect Albert West, who was also a leading Methodist. The roots of the Trinity congregati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKP_branch-public-baths_Richmond-VA.html
John Patterson Branch (1830-1915), banker, philanthropist and community leader, erected Richmond's first public bath here in 1909 at 1801 East Broad Street as a gift to the city. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cities such as Baltimore,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKO_craig-house_Richmond-VA.html
The Craig House, perhaps Richmond's second oldest structure, was built between 1784 and 1787 by Adam Craig (b. ca. 1760-d. 1808). He was clerk of the Richmond Hustings Court, the Henrico County Court, and the General Court. To save the house, a gr…