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Museum - Richmond, White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum

A museum with two levels of exhibits and the restored White House of Confederacy. The Museum is open to the public 363 days a year and there is an admission fee. Education programs focusing on the history of the Confederate States of America, its government, military, art and civilian life, including free and enslaved African Americans. The museum also offers lecture series, adult and student workshops, and a variety of outreach programs.

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Historical Preservation - Pocahontas, Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum

The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum site is that of the Original Pocahontas Mine, which was the first mine opened in the Pocahontas Coal Field. The original mine was opened in 1883 and was worked out in October 1955. The Exhibition Mine was first opened to the public in 1938. It is the only Exhibition Coal Mine in the world in which visitors may view the famed Pocahontas Number Three Coal Seam, which is more than ten feet in height, seen in its original state. The interior is well lit, and visitors will see how coal was cut, blasted down and loaded into mine cars. In contrast to modern methods of cutting the coal, there is an illustration of the old 'hand' method of undercutting, preliminary to blasting down the coal. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine is the only exhibition mine recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the country. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal mine is also recognized as Virginia's Official Coal Heritage Zone.

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Preservation Services - Richmond, Preservation Virginia

Serve as an advocate for the state's irreplaceable historic places for cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone.

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Historic Preservation - Williamsburg, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Historic preservation museum. Offers film, artifact-filled galleries, and outdoor living history. Provides visitors with two centures of the nations history from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement to the Revolutionary War and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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Historic Preservation - Abingdon, Historical Society of Washington County

Provides historical information and a genealogical research library. An O Winston Link exhibit is permanently displayed. Memberships are available.

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Historical Preservation - Lynchburg, Downtown Lynchburg Association

Revitalization of downtown and riverfront through economic development and historic preservation. Design services, marketing, events management, business retention and recruitment

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Museum - Richmond, Maggie Walker Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park

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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Historical Preservation - Lynchburg, Historic Preservation Commission

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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Arts - Virginia Beach, Museum, Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

Provides displays of art and artifacts documenting migratory wildfowl that pass through Eastern Virginia.

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Museum - Suffolk, Riddick's Folly House Museum

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

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Historical Preservation - Brookneal, Patrick Henry National Memorial

Historic site offering self-guided walking tours and guided group tours. Clearinghouse for information about Patrick Henry.

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Historic Preservation - Dumfries, Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation

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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Historic Preservation - Virginia Beach, Museum, Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

Provides exhibits pertaining to the Old Coast Guard/Life Saving Station.

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Historic Preservation - Portsmouth, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Museums

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum offers a unique perspective on U.S. history, from Colonial to Civil War times and beyond. Exhibits include ship models, uniforms, military artifacts and exhibits portraying life in 18th, 19th and 20th century Portsmouth.

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Museum - Newbern, Wilderness Road Regional Museum

A large, old home with several restored outbuildings including three log structures. The complex features a number of historical and genealogical books, records, letters, documents, photos and paintings of early settlers in southwest Virginia. It specializes in artifacts circa 1810 to 1865. The earliest documents of Pulaski County are stored here due to the proximity of the first county courthouse. Note for those with GPS, the museum is in Newbern, but the physical address is Dublin on VA 611, I81 Exit 98.

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Museum - Appomattox, Museum of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum

A museum for the exploration of the American Civil War and its legacies from multiple perspectives: Union and Confederate, enslaved and free African Americans, soldiers and civilians.

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History Preservation - Arlington, Charlie Clark Center for Local History, Arlington County Library

The Center for Local History (CLH) collects, preserves, and shares historical documents that tell the history of Arlington County, its citizens, organizations, businesses, and social issues.

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Museum - Danville, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

House tours, special events. Hands on educational programs relating to Civil War history, Victorian period and art. Art classes and workshops. Changing Art Galleries-National, Regional & Local Exhibits. Scholarships for art classes and camps available.

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Historic Preservation - Fincastle, Botetourt County Historical Museum

The mission of The Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc. is:To preserve and protect the historical heritage of Botetourt County, Virginia by providing education to the public through exhibitions, publications, programs and activities and preserving photographs, family journals, records and artifacts housed in the Botetourt County Historical Society Museum and selected sites While collaborating with other historical societies and Botetourt County citizens.

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Historical Collections - Richmond, Virginia Museum of History & Culture, The

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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Museum - Altavista, Colonial Kids at Green Level, Avoca Museum & Historical Society

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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Historic Preservation - Stratford, Cultural Plantation, Stratford Hall Plantation

Historic site that also provides a public dining room, on-site lodging, gift shop, research library, and echibits. Tours are available, and the nature trails and beach are open to all visitors with a grounds pass.

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Museum - Lynchburg, Museum System, Lynchburg Municipal Government Offices

Operates Point of Honor, the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House and the Miller-Claytor House. Historical tours of Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House and at Point of Honor. Special educational programs, research collections, and facilities available to qualified patrons.

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Reading Room - Alexandria, Watson Reading Room, Alexandria Black History Museum

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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Museum - Amherst, Amherst County Museum and Historical Society

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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