- Claudius Crozet
Biography and links about Col. Claudius Crozet, an engineer and educator who had connections to many people from Thomas Jefferson to Napolean to Stonewall Jackson. In 1823 he was elected Principal Engineer and Surveyor of Public Works of Virginia.
http://k12.albemarle.org/technology/claudiuscrozet/
- Council of Virginia Archaeologists
An organization dedicated to the preservation and study of Virginia's archaeological resources. Joining, activities, publications, links to member's sites.
http://cova-inc.org/
- Early Virginia Religious Petitions
Petitions submitted in Virginia 1774-1802 concerning church property, disestablishment, assessment, and religious freedom, from The Library of Congress and The Library of Virginia.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/repehtml/
- Fairlington Historic District
A neighborhood of Arlington VA listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register for Historic Places. Includes information on how to get your area or site listed.
http://www.fairlington.org
- Jamestown Exposition
Contemporary articles and photographs document the regional exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1907 to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the Jamestown settlement.
http://www.boondocksnet.com/expos/jamestown.html
- Lendy's
History and memorabilia of a 50's drive-in from the simple beginnings in Salem, VA to growth as a regional chain.
http://members.cox.net/lendys
- Log House Restoration in Rockbridge County Virginia
Describes the restoration of an 1820 log house which involved the disassembly, relocation and assembly of the structure. Includes photographs showing the floor plans and the progress of the restoration.
http://home.earthlink.net/~ctmjr
- New River Historical Notes
Collection of primary source documents and essays pertaining to the history of the New River Valley of North Carolina and Virginia.
http://www.ls.net/~newriver/nrv.htm
- Silver Lake Mill
A historic nineteeth century mill undergoing restoration and renovation. History, construction updates and lots of photos included. Located in Dayton, VA.
http://www.silverlakemill.com
- Tangier Island Virginia
Tangier Island is located about 6 miles below the Maryland-Virginia state line.
http://www.intercom.net/user/goldmar/tangier/index.html
- The Virginia Campaign of 1781
Revolutionary war events, reenactments, and historical information about the Virginia Campaign of 1781 including Yorktown.
http://www.virginiacampaign.org
- Virginia Historical Society
The Society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the Commonwealth's past for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
http://www.vahistorical.org/
- Virginia History for Children
Discover the rich history of the state of Virginia once known as The Old Dominion. History, people, housing, and various events in the state of Virginia.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/virginia_history_children
- Virginia Maps
Historical maps from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/virginia.html
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