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The HPC has an advocacy program in which each member is focused on representing the interests and advocating for the preservation of a designated district.

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Regional offices are the first point of contact in Virginia for anyone seeking to nominate properties to the state and national registers, carry out local architectural or archaeological surveys, put historic resources to work in local comprehensive plans, promote the benefits of historic preservation, teach with historic places, study threatened archaeological sites, or develop and maintain sound local preservation programs.

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The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia collects and exhibits artifacts and objects that serve to illustrate the history of Black people, with an emphasis on Virginians.

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Historic Preservation Division is responsible for the the preservation of Prince William County's historic resources. Serve as the caretakers of historic structures, interiors, archaeological resources, natural resources, historic landscapes, artifacts and collections.

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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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Offers exhibts including Black Hawk's peace pipe, Civil War exhibits, a scale model railroad and Jefferson Davis' prison cell. Offers exploration of the history of Coast Artillery Corps. Gift shop and walking tours available.

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Established to administer the museum; to accomplish its purpose by collecting and preserving objects and memorabilia which are evidence of the Altavista area's past, and by interpreting this evidence to the public.

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The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African American history and culture. Currently has over 4,000 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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Provides customer-focused planning, zoning, and engineering solutions that balance community vision, historic preservation, and responsible development within the regulatory framework.

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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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Museum displays home of a Jewish family, Moses Myers, restored to its original beauty in 1892.

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The Virginia House has been preserved much as it was in 1929. The museum and gardens are open by appointment only. The site is also available for meetings and special events.

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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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Aims to increase public awareness of and stimulate interest in the history of Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach.

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Museum with exhibits about the history of the City of Suffolk. Reenactments and tours are also available at the museum.

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Provides a Civil War Medical Museum open to the public.

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Preservation of history and artifacts of the Staunton River area.

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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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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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Study, programs ,trips,exhibits relating to the American Civil War era

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To preserve and present the Folk Life of the Blue Ridge. Official State center for Blue Ridge Folk Life. Working farm museum, 1800 period, Interpretive program. Rare breed farm animals. Blue Ridge Heritage Archive, Offices, Exhibit Rooms. Interpreter prepares meals over the open hearth, bake in an outdoor oven and carry out other period tasks amid heirloom vegetable gardens and early breeds of livestock.

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The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, on the banks of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, is the gateway to Civil War travel in the region. A National Historic Landmark and one-time heart of Confederate war production, the Museum offers visitors and students an engaging and interactive exploration of the Civil War with two floors of exhibits and over 500 artifacts on display. The American Civil War Museum will take you on a journey from the very beginning of the Civil War to Reconstruction and beyond.

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Collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Amherst County through permanent and temporary exhibits. Also has research library and gift shop.

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Tours through historic house; orientation for visitors to Maggie Walker's legacy to African American heritage and the greater community. Program is accessible by bus and internally accessible for the handicapped.

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Each year Avoca holds a series of special events which are open to the public. Some of these events include an Arbor Day Celebration, guest speakers, a Halloween Program, an outdoor community band concert, Christmas at Avoca and much more.

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