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Suggested Itinerary Virginia History Sampler

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    6125 Boydton Plank Road
    Petersburg, VA 23803
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    804-828-2408 (8048282408)
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    Petersburg
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    Petersburg City
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3 days; 2 nights
From the 17th century to the present, this itinerary provides a sample of Virginia history. This itinerary begins in Richmond and ends in Isle of Wight.

Day 1:

Imagine resting by a vineyard surrounded by grapes and having a drink at James River Cellars Winery. The winery offers more than just wine, they have barre classes, tastings, craft workshops, and more.

Celebrate the many facets of Black history at The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.  They provide a statewide resource on the many facets of Black history through exhibitions, discussions, and accomplishments.

Insiders Tip: All of the dining options in Richmond can be found here: https://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/?city=richmond

The Holocaust Museum reflects the locals that were affected by the event as well as the aftermath and abroad. Students can learn about the impact of the conflict.

Day 2:

The Valentine interprets Richmond’s 400-year history in the heart of historic downtown Richmond.  A collection of over 900,000 objects includes an anthology of household and decorative items, industrial artifacts, fine art and works on paper.

Step back in time to the early settlement period of America and learn about the brave explorers who braved attacks by Indians and Spaniards to carve out a nation in Virginia’s western frontier at Henricus Historical Park.

While traveling south, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum and the U.S. Army Women’s Museum are both located in Fort Lee. The U.S. Army Women's Museum tells the significant contributions of women serving past and present. Next door, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum displays the history and functions of the quartermaster.

Insiders Tip: All of the dining options in Petersburg can be found here: https://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/?city=petersburg

Experience the lives of the common soldier, civilian and enslaved people at Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.  This National Landmark 424-acre campus which features four historic homes, The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, 5 miles of trails and the Breakthrough Battlefield. 

Day 3:

Visit to see the world’s oldest ham at the Isle of Wight County Museum. The Isle of Wight County Museum interprets local history, the museum's exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a country store and the museum's most notable artifact - the world's oldest, edible cured ham.

Insiders Tip: All of the dining options in Smithfield can be found here: https://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/?city=smithfield

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Last Updated: 06/26/2019

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What's Nearby

  • Joe's Steak and Seafood in Dinwiddie
    Joe's Steak and Seafood in Dinwiddie
    6324 Boydton Plank Rd
    Dinwiddie, VA 23803
    0.25 MI
  • Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
    Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
    6125 Boydton Plank Road
    Petersburg, VA 23803
    0.38 MI
  • The Civil War Store
    The Civil War Store
    6125 Boydton Plank Road
    Petersburg, VA 23803
    0.38 MI
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Dinwiddie)
    Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Dinwiddie)
    5679 Boydton Plank Road
    , VA 23803
    1.02 MI
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    7022 Boydton Plank Road
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