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Battle of Williamsburg

The Battle of Williamsburg, also known as the Battle of Fort Magruder, took place on May 5, 1862, in York County, James City County, and Williamsburg, Virginia, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, in which nearly 41,000 Federals and 32,000 Confederates were engaged, fighting an inconclusive battle that ended with the Confederates continuing their withdrawal.

Located at 37.2642, -76.6659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Governor's Palace (Williamsburg, Virginia)

The Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia was the official residence of the Royal Governors of the Colony of Virginia. It was also a home for two of Virginia's post-colonial governors, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson, until the capital was moved to Richmond in 1780, and with it the Governor's residence. The main house burned down in 1781, though the outbuildings survived for some time after. The Governor's Palace was reconstructed in the 1930s on its original site.

Located at 37.2743, -76.7021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Capitol (Williamsburg, Virginia)

The Capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia housed the legislature of the Colony of Virginia from 1705, when the capital was relocated there from Jamestown, until 1779, when the capital was relocated to Richmond. The name may refer to three separate buildings built on the same site. The first Capitol in Williamsburg was completed in 1704, and burned in 1747.

Located at 37.2713, -76.6933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fort Magruder

Fort Magruder was a 30-foot high earthen fortification straddling the road between Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia, just outside the latter city (and former Virginia state capital) during the American Civil War. At the center of the Williamsburg Line, it was also referred to as Redoubt Number 6.

Located at 37.2647, -76.6644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bassett Hall

Bassett Hall is an 18th-century farmhouse located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was the home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller during the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.

Located at 37.2708, -76.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum also known as the DeWitt Wallace Gallery is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and is one of Colonial Williamsburg's attractions. It is named for DeWitt Wallace (1889–1981), who was co founder of Reader's Digest magazine with his wife Lila (1889–1984). After enjoying the restored colonial capital for over 50 years as visitors, the Wallaces became major benefactors of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation late in their lives.

Located at 37.2689, -76.7046 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Queen's Creek

Queen's Creek is located in York County in the Virginia Peninsula area of the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia in the United States. From a point of origin near the Waller Mill Reservoir in western York County it flows northeasterly across the northern half of the Peninsula as a tributary of the York River.

Located at 37.2956, -76.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Presidents Park (Virginia)

Presidents Park was a ten-acre open air museum with presidential sculptures located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It included 18 to 20 foot high busts of the first 43 Presidents of the United States. from Number 1 to Number 43. ' The park was opened in March 2004 The statues were sculpted by the internationally renowned artist David Adickes. David Adickes, a Houston artist, was inspired after driving past Mount Rushmore on a trip back from Canada.

Located at 37.2608, -76.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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