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Passengers of the White Lion: Enslavement at Chippokes and Beyond

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted August 11, 2019
In August of 1619, a small foreign ship rocked the lives of Virginia colonists, bringing passengers who would change the course of history, not to mention that of Chippokes Plantation.
Looking across the river from Chippokes, curious onlookers would have been able to see the Dutch cargo ship in August 1619

5 Reasons to Visit This Hidden Gem on The Potomac

By Callie MorganPosted May 10, 2019
If you're looking for a retreat into nature and history, then look no further than Caledon State Park.
Bald Eagle Release

Picture yourself here, really

By Shellie AnnePosted December 10, 2018
Learn more about one of Virginia's best kept secrets, the Potomac River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park. It was more than I had ever expected.
Romantic and private, not to mention spacious. Potomac River Retreat is a hidden gem at Westmoreland State Park, Va

When it rains at a Virginia State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted July 21, 2018
Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach or pool is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.
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