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Petersburg, VA
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:19 pm
by jaybic
Just found out that I'll be in Petersburg, VA next week for business. Anything fun for a Midwest farm boy to do there?
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:24 pm
by dc67
Lot's of Civil War history there if you find that of interest.
Don
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:33 pm
by ken_swearingen
The crater!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:41 pm
by jaybic
Sweet! Hadn't thought of that - I was actually a History major with a focus on the Civil War - you know, being from the Land of Lincoln and all
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:30 pm
by ken_swearingen
Appomattox court house where Lee surrendered to Grant is not far from there either.
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:01 pm
by highway_star
Ken, I live in Fairfax, just outside of DC if you're coming near the area. But I'll be in Martinsville next weekend for the race.
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:07 pm
by rickfan63
I love Civil War history! Sometime, I want to tour the Civil War sites in Virginia and Pennsylvania. I've been by Antietam and Cold Harbor, but never got to visit the battlefields. Since I live in North Carolina, I hope to get the chance soon. I especially want to see Ford's Theatre and Gettysburg. The Lincoln Library in Springfield, Illinois would be a blast to me too!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:27 pm
by jaybic
Randy - the Lincoln Library is pretty special. It has 2 interactive theaters, large walk-through pieces of his log cabin and the white house, and currently there's a special section dedicated to the day his was assassinated. Comparing the day timeline of A. Lincoln with J.W. Booth - and the aftermath of the assassination. Little tidbit - Mary Surratt was the first woman executed in the U.S. for her role in the plot to kill Lincoln. It's worth a visit. In Springfield there is also Lincoln's tomb and his house. And just not far from Springfield is New Salem. The place where Lincoln lived as a bachelor for some time.
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:38 pm
by vito
Jason,
I live in Richmond, about 30 minutes up I-95. If you're looking for live music, you'd probably do better to take the short drive north. You can e-mail me off-forum, if you like.
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:42 pm
by jaybic
Thank you Michael - I am actually flying into Richmond on Sunday night. Your profile here shows your email address to be hidden. You may email me if you'd like. Thanks for the offer
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:29 pm
by lshaia
Jason, you forgot to tell them about horseshoes!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:34 pm
by jaybic
aaarrrggghhhh.....horseshoes...wiping drool off my chin. This is a local concoction that varies a little depending on what restautant. It is usually toast or some bread product with a hamburger patty or some other meat (ham, turkey, chicken) covered in french fries then smothered in cheese sauce served open-face style. A coronary on a plate! A Springfield must! Good to hear from you Lindsay!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:02 pm
by ken_swearingen
I go to Gettysburg often, my father is buried there at the military Annex.
I sometimes go up with my girlfriend and her two kids they love the ghosts of Gettysburg tours
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:53 pm
by phlemmy
tell my ex-girlfriend i said hi.
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:12 pm
by ken_swearingen
I would hope not Ive known this one for over ten years.but then again???LOL