Glenward Gates Botanical Gardens
…preferred vendors is shared, however, patrons have complete flexibility regarding vendors they choose. Garden tours, led by a master gardener, are available and estate-grown American and English boxwoods are available…
DOPrince George County Regional Heritage Center
…history. Native son, Edmund Ruffin was a noted scientist and agriculturalist who is credited with new farming methods that saved farmland throughout the region. Ruffin was also an ardent secessionist…
DOEastern Front Visitor Center And Driving Tour
The Eastern Front Visitor Center features exhibits and audio-visual programs that introduce the story of the siege and its impact on the course of the Civil War. A driving tour…
BLOGPamplin Announces New Membership Program
…behind the scenes tours and further discounts on programs like the Civil War Adventure Camp or in The Civil War Store. The highest levels also include complimentary gift memberships. Those…
BLOGPamplin Historical Park Offering $1 Admission Through Summer
…the stories of civilians, enslaved and common soldiers with all people as their stories are now part of the American experience, which belongs to all Americans. All summer long, visitors…
BLOGSwift Creek Mill Theatre Celebrates 50 Days of LOVE with Two Special Couples
…heart is”. Mrs. Wheeling said, “our whole life has revolved around Jeff Davis Highway”. Her story began in spring 1965 when she was 17, coming down Jeff Davis Highway from…
DOJames River National Wildlife Refuge
…deer hunting seasons for archery, muzzleloaders and shotguns by permit. Guided canoe tours are offered in the spring and fall and the Great Backyard Bird Count is held in February….
Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K 2024
We can’t wait to welcome runners and walkers to the Best PART of Virginia for the annual Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024! Register at www.runpetersburg.com!…
Guided Blandford Cemetery Tour
…ground, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. You will want to bring some water with you. Purchase your tickets via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blandford-cemetery-tour-tickets-704611661447?aff=oddtdcreator …
BLOGFresh Baked Pies at Burnette’s Baked Goods
Michael “Pie Man Jr.” Burnette continues to make the family dreams come true. One bite of his pies, and your dreams will come true, too. Burnette’s father, “Pie Man” has…
Breakthrough Car Show At Pamplin Historical Park in Dinwiddie, Virginia
Elegant cars of yesteryear, technologically-advanced cars of today, all years, makes and models of amazingly restored cars, trucks, military, commercial and emergency vehicles – they will be here! There will…
DOBlandford Church Museum and Cemetery
Blandford Church Museum is a rare American treasure. It is one of the few churches (now a museum) whose decorative stained-glass windows were completely designed and installed under the direction…
Blandford Church Museum & Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia
Blandford Church Museum is a rare American treasure. It is one of the few churches whose decorative stained-glass windows were completely designed and installed under the direction of Louis Comfort…
BLOGAmmo Brewing Opens in Old Towne
After years of planning, the day had finally come. Dozens of people sat around tables or at the bar, sipping beer, and more than a few raising a glass to…
DOPamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
…slavery became such a divisive issue in 1850s America; understand why one of the Civil War’s most important battles took place on a seemingly remote Virginia farm. Historic Homes Explore…
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
…the 1860s was ”A Land Worth Fighting For;” learn why slavery became such a divisive issue in 1850s America; understand why one of the Civil War’s most important battles took…
BLOGHopewell Downtown Partnership Receives 2016 National Main Street Accreditation
…years. Today, it is a network of more than 1,000 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based…
DOFive Forks Battlefield
…the Confederacy” was fought on April 1, 1865, when Union soldiers under the command of General Philip Sheridan attacked Confederate troops being commanded by General George Pickett at Five Forks…
EATLongstreet’s Deli
…something for everyone. Many patrons come for a quiet lunch and spend the afternoon shopping and sightseeing in the historic district. But don’t think that Longstreet’s is just a spot…
Battle of the Bands 2023 at Harbor Blast
…may compete. All of the bands that wish to compete will be listed on the event page. The Top 4 will compete LIVE at the Battle of the Bands competition….
DOPetersburg Company Walking Tours
…and discover 350 years of American history here! Children 10 & under may tour for free. Tour prices vary based on the day of the week so check out https://www.petersbugcompany.com….
STAYLake Chesdin Campground
…on-site. The children enjoy the playground, volleyball court, & basketball court. The sandy beach gives access to the swimming area for a fun day of swimming or just relaxing in…
STAYPicture Lake Campground
Family owned and operated by Ryan L Porter and Cathy H Branch, Picture Lake Campground offers a great camping experience for the whole family with so many fun things to…
DOTri-City Chili Peppers
Coastal Plain League baseball is coming to Colonial Heights for the 2021 season. The Chili Peppers will bring family-friendly entertainment, good food, beer garden & great baseball to Central Virginia….
STAYQuality Inn Petersburg-Fort Lee
…the site of the infamous Siege of Petersburg. View the breathtaking stained-glass windows commemorating confederate soldiers at the Old Blandford Church. Or take in the varied architecture inside the historic…
Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum
…shapes and sizes, one of the largest model truck collections in the world, and even several shelves stocked with old soda bottles from regional companies. “I love local stuff,” Stone…
Tri-City Chili Peppers in Colonial Heights, Virginia
Coastal Plain League baseball is coming to Colonial Heights for the 2021 season. The Chili Peppers will bring family-friendly entertainment, good food, beer garden & great baseball to Central Virginia….
STAYWeldan Farms
…trails or sit back & enjoy the beauty of the Virginia countryside. Two cottages are offered for your comfort of enjoying nature. Daniel Cottage is private, modern & comfortable with…
Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt at Red Barn Farm
…pm. 2-3 Easter egg hunts per hour with 2 golden eggs per hunt! Come hungry! Hotdogs, hamburgers, and MAPLE BACON FUNNEL CAKES! $8 per person 2 yrs +. Call 804-536-6879….
BLOGNew ‘Boathouse’ restaurant reserves its spot at iconic Hopewell location
A new restaurant was announced at the Hopewell city council meeting on Tuesday that will take over the building that was once known as the Navigator’s Den. The Boathouse at…