Download or read book The Civil War on the Virginia Peninsula written by John V. Quarstein and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War on the Virginia Peninsula is the first comprehensive pictorial history interpreting the events that occurred on the Virginia Peninsula during the war that forever changed our nation. This volume offers over 200 fascinating images from museums, archives, and private collections throughout America; together they tell powerful stories of valor, leadership, technology, and strategy. Photographers and famous artists alike vividly portrayed soldiers, leaders, and innovations in a compelling manner that brings alive the glory and sadness of the American Civil War. This enthralling visual history chronicles the war's first year, during which the Virginia Peninsula was the focus of Union efforts to capture the Confederate capital 70 miles away at Richmond. Beginning with Union General Benjamin F. Butler's arrival at Fort Monroe in May 1861, until the time of Major General George B. McClellan's pivotal march on Richmond in the spring of 1862, the Virginia Peninsula was the scene of some of the Civil War's most critical events, including the "contraband of war" issue; the Battle of Big Bethel, the war's first land battle; the Monitor-Merrimac engagement, the first battle between ironclad ships; and the Peninsula Campaign.
Download or read book Fox Hill on the Virginia Peninsula written by and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Settlers to Fox Hill, on the edge of the Virginia's gateway to the Chesapeake Bay, arrived as early as 1625. The name is believed to have been derived from the numerous fox dens in the sand of local beaches and was originally spelled Foxeshill. Early pioneers worked in small countryside farms, mostly growing the profitable tobacco, which soon allowed for larger, more profitable, plantations. In the early 1800s, a large number of Methodist families settled in the region, leaving a lasting impression that can be seen today. Fisherman and boat builders also immigrated into the area. Fox Hill soon became a thriving and prosperous community in Elizabeth City County. Beginning shortly before 1900, the white sand and waters of the Atlantic drew many to Grandview Beach, a location that became widely known as one of Virginia's best summer resort destinations. A boat house and dance pavilion were constructed in the ensuing decades, although they were later destroyed by a powerful 1930s hurricane. The site was later rebuilt, only to be torn down again by Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
Download or read book Glance at the Virginia Peninsula written by Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and published by . This book was released on 2010* with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the Virginia Peninsula region, with sections on history, statistics, employment, education, health care, transportation, recreation, attractions, government, and military. The brochure covers the cities of Hampton, Newport News, and Poquoson, Virginia, as well as James City and York counties.
Download or read book The Historic Virginia Peninsula Cradle of the Nation written by Virginia Peninsula Association of Commerce and published by . This book was released on 194? with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Historic Virginia Peninsula written by Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Newport News, Va and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Round about Jamestown written by Jane Eliza Davis and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lower Virginia peninsula covers the counties of James City and York and the independent cities of Hampton, Williamsburg, and Newport News.
Download or read book World War I on the Virginia Peninsula written by John V. Quarstein and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-02-18 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the United States entered World War I in 1917, the Virginia Peninsula immediately became a center for the intensive activities required to prepare the nation for war. The fertile farm fields overlooking the James River, Hampton Roads, and the Back River were quickly transformed into military camps, air fields, and training bases. Almost overnight, Newport News became the second leading port for men, horses, and supplies embarking to Europe. Shipyard workers labored around the clock producing ships. Each vessel was considered aa death blow to Prussianism, a which was required to achieve victory. The Peninsula experienced rapid population growth, necessitating the construction of houses and public transportation systems. Individuals on the home front worked like asoldiers without gunsa as they organized bond drives, provided recreation for doughboys passing through the port, and honored local fallen heroes. World War I on the Virginia Peninsula is the first comprehensive pictorial history documenting the events that occurred on the Virginia Peninsula during the war that was fought, as President Woodrow Wilson advised, to asave the world for Democracy.a In nearly 200 compelling photographs from local museums, archives, and private collections, this volume vividly documents the places, people, and industries that framed the communityas wartime experience.
Download or read book General Survey of the Virginia Peninsula written by Virginia Peninsula Association of Commerce (Newport News, Va.) and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book General Survey of the Virginia Peninsula written by American Economic Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Peninsula Campaign in Virginia written by James Junius Marks and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virginia Peninsula Economic Summary written by Virginia Peninsula Industrial Council and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Virginia Peninsula written by Rand McNally and published by . This book was released on 1997-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Virginia Peninsula Street Atlas written by and published by ADC The Map People. This book was released on 2009-03-18 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virginia Peninsula written by Virginia. Division of State Planning and Community Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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