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Fork Union Military Academy Museum
Fork Union, Virginia

History, Military

Located on Fork Union's campus, exhibitions present academy history and pictures cadet life over a hundred year period.

Fort Huger
Isle of Wight County, Virginia

General, History, Military, Park

Fort Huger is a strategic Civil War fort located on a bluff overlooking the James River. This fort, along with Fort Boykin, was established to block the approach by land and river to the Confederate capital in Richmond. In 1861, Confederate engineer Col. Andrew Talcott surveyed several defensive sites along the James River to protect Richmond including Harden's Bluff and nearby Fort Boykin.

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Site
Fredericksburg, Virginia

History, Military

In 1927 the U.S. Congress established Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Memorial National Military Park to commemorate the heroic deeds of the men engaged at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Today the park also includes the historic structures of Chatham, Ellwood, Salem Church, and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine.

Fort Boykin
Isle of Wight County, Virginia

History, Military, Park

Site is available for weddings and Scout camping. Please call our Parks and Recreation Department for information at (757) 357-2291.

Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
Alexandria, Virginia

History, Military

The museum interprets the site's history and offers exhibitions, Civil War topics, education and interpretive programs. Tours, lectures, and living history activities are available.

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