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Today in American History – Virginia Visit

September 1, 2017

Today in American History shares a nation’s story, one day at a time. Stops included Arlington National Cemetery, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Jamestown and Richmond.

Our #historyroadtrip with @VisitVirginia is officially underway! First stop: @StayArlington 🇺🇸#stayarlington #loveVA #VAhistory

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 13, 2017

Powerful morning at @ArlingtonNatl Cemetery, the nation's most sacred and hallowed ground. 🇺🇸@VisitVirginia #historyroadtrip pic.twitter.com/tvacSLiZfo

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 13, 2017

Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to pay our respects, @VisitVirginia & @StayArlington. #LoveVA #stayarlington #VAhistory pic.twitter.com/WXq08FqOjv

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 13, 2017

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@VirtueFeedGrain in @AlexandriaVA is one of the best spots in American history! Thanks for the tasty food🍴🇺🇸 #VAfood #LoveVA @VisitVirginia pic.twitter.com/j2nX1JViFO

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 13, 2017

Everyone must visit @MountVernon! What an amazing way to honor George Washington. #FXVA @VisitFairfax @VisitVirginia #VAhistory #loveVA pic.twitter.com/IkChKTRHYB

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 13, 2017

First stop this morning: @ManassasNPS! So much Civil War history here…@VisitVirginia @PWMPress #princewilliamcounty #historyroadtrip pic.twitter.com/6yfdAKMMoE

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 14, 2017

Did you know that Virginia produces some of the best wine in the USA? Historic (and tasty) vineyards like @th_jefferson are a must! #VAwine pic.twitter.com/oE9tMcoHHT

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 15, 2017

Morning, TJ! Time for Monticello 🏡🇺🇸 @TJMonticello @VisitVirginia @visitCville pic.twitter.com/2Qgt1m9OAS

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 15, 2017

Something interesting is missing from Jefferson's grave marker…hey @WestWingReport, want to share with everyone why? #historyroadtrip pic.twitter.com/KQZ86sf3rl

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 15, 2017

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The legend himself! @TJMonticello @VisitVirginia @visitCville #tjselfie #historyroadtrip pic.twitter.com/7tJx3nQSEQ

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 15, 2017

Historic Jamestowne, we have arrived! #LoveVA #historyroadtrip pic.twitter.com/cQVSZC44DV

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 16, 2017

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Last stop of our #historyroadtrip: Richmond! Hey @BrianCoy – wonder if Governor @TerryMcAuliffe has a few minutes to chat? #visitrichmond pic.twitter.com/odg8z7hCxo

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 17, 2017

#OnThisDay in 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run took place in Virginia. It was the first major battle of the Civil War. pic.twitter.com/8AwE0yIqpU

— American History (@TodayInAmHist) July 21, 2017

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