| George Washington Memorial Parkway |
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Synopsis: Parkway that extends from I-495 along the Potomac River to Mount Vernon, past Washington, DC.
Stamp Location: Two locations: park headquarters in Turkey Run Park near I-495 (just follow the signs for 'Park Headquarters') and the Arlington National Cemetary Visitor Center in Arlington. |
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| Great Falls Park |
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Synopsis: Scenic falls on the Potomac are the center peice of this park.
Stamp Location: Stamp is at the park visitor center off SR 193 in McLean. The stamp is also available at the George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters in Turkey Run Park. See separate listing for directions. |
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| Green Springs National Historic Landmark District |
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Synopsis: Park helps preserve rural farming landscape.
Stamp Location: The stamp may be obtained at the Swift Run Gap VC in Shenandoah NP and at park headquarters on US 211 in Luray. Contact Rick Childs (rick_childs@nps.gov) for more information. |
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| Jamestown NHS |
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Synopsis: Preserves the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Stamp Location: The site no longer has its own unique stamp, but rather one for the Colonial NHP that specifies Jamestown. It can be found in the visitor center at the end of the Colonial Pkwy (off SR 31 too), just past the Glasshouse south of Williamsburg. You may want to ask around about one specifically for Jamestown NHS though. |
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| Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac |
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Synopsis: Park is a memorial to the President and serves as a refuge for people in the D.C. area.
Stamp Location:Stamp can be obtained at the GWMP Headquarters in Turkey Run Park and in the Arlington National Cemetary Bookstore. |
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| Maggie L Walker NHS |
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Synopsis: The site commemorates the life of a progressive and talented African American woman.
Stamp Location: Stamp is located in the visitor center at the intersection of SR 38 and 2nd Ave in Richmond. |
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| Manassas NBP |
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Synopsis: Park preserves the scene of two major Civil War battles.
Stamp Location: Stamp is available at the visitor center off Sudley Rd (exit 47 off I-66) in Manassas. |
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| Marine Corp War Memorial & Netherlands Carillon |
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Synopsis: Memorial to U.S. Marines shows raising of the flag on Iwo Jimo. Bell tower was a gift from the Netherlands, showing gratitude for our aide during WWII.
Stamp Location: Two locations: the George Washington Pkwy headquarters in Turkey Run Park near I-495 (just follow the signs for 'Park Headquarters') and the Arlington National Cemetary Visitor Center in Arlington. |
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| Petersburg NB |
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Synopsis: Park preserves site of the longest siege in American history.
Stamp Location: Stamp is available at the Eastern Front VC located on SR 36 (west of I-295) in Petersburg, Appomatox Mansion (Grant's Headquaters) in City Point and the Five Forks Battlefield Visitor Contact Station. |
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| Poplar Grove National Cemetary |
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Synopsis: Park reflects the tragedy that befell the United States during the Civil War. Part of Petersburg NB.
Stamp Location: Stamp is available at the cemetary's ranger station during the summer. In the winter it's available at the Five Forks VC of Petersburg NB. See separate listing for directions. |
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| Potomac NHT |
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Synopsis: Trail follows historic sites and a range of recreational and educational opportunities.
Stamp Location: Stamp is available in Virginia at Prince William Forest Park VC (see separate listing for directions) and at the George Washington Pkwy headquarters in Turkey Run Park near I-495 (just follow the signs for 'Park Headquarters'). See also D.C., Maryland and Pennsylvania for an additional stamp locations. |
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| Prince William Forest Park |
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Synopsis: Park preserves 17,000 acres of woodland in the midst of the Washington, DC metro area.
Stamp Location: The stamp is available at the parks visitor center just off SR 619 (only a few miles from exit 150 on I-95). Tell the ranger at the fee booth if you are just visiting the visitor center and they will give you a pass and not charge you an entrance fee. |
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