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American Balalaika Symphony - Performs symphonic and folk music on the balalaika and domra. History, concert schedule, member list and photos. Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington Blue Top Cabs - Provides taxi service in and around Arlington County, operated by M&R Taxi Company, Inc. History, corporate accounts, rates, and reservations available online. Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County Historical Society - A non-profit organization that supports research, collection, preservation, discovery, restoration and dissemination of the local history of Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington History Bicycle Ride - Historical sightseeing guide to use on self-guided bicycle ride through Arlington. Includes directions and map of the route. Arlington County, Virginia
Atkins Elementary School - Faculty and staff listing, calendar of events, mission statement, newsletter, history, and menus. Smyth County, Virginia

Ballston Volunteer Fire Department, Inc - History of department. Arlington County, Virginia
Blue Ridge Traditions Magazine - Articles on the history of the Blue Ridge Mountains, music, recipes, and original fiction. Botetourt County, Virginia, Craig County, Virginia, Franklin County, Virginia, Roanoke County, Virginia
Blue Ridge Traditions Magazine - Articles on the history of the Blue Ridge Mountains, music, recipes, and original fiction. Botetourt County, Virginia Botetourt County, Virginia

Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department - Fire safety information, department history, photos, events calendar, and membership information. Arlington County, Virginia
Claude Moore Colonial Farm - A living history museum which captures an earlier age in American history by portraying family life on a small, low-income farm in the county, just prior to the Revolutionary War. Information about the farm including directions and hours, kid's programs and educational opportunities, calendar of events, newsletter and photo album, and contacts. Fairfax County, Virginia
Colvin Run Mill Historical Site - History, information, photographs about the mill. Fairfax County, Virginia
Community Concert Association of Fairfax, Virginia - All-volunteer non-profit organization, sponsors four New York City booked concerts each year featuring national and international performers. Membership information, reciprocity concerts, history of the association, and officers listing. Fairfax County, Virginia
Cub Scouts of America - Pack 1154 - Chartered in 1995 by the Ashburn Ruritan Club, now under the Goose Creek District. Features history of scout pack, membership requirements for all age levels, events, scouting awards, and contacts. Loudoun County, Virginia

Fairfax County Chapter - NSDAR - Official homepage of the Fairfax County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Information on chapter history and activities, membership, patriot's list. Located in Vienna, Virginia. Fairfax County, Virginia
Foxcroft School - An outstanding girls' boarding and day school since 1914. Academics for grades 9 through 12. Set on a 500-acre campus in Middleburg, Loudoun County, VA. Admission requirements, courses including college prep, athletics including the riding program, calendar, history of the school, alumni, and International program. Loudoun County, Virginia

GORP: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Information on hiking, camping, scenic driving, history and other items of interest to visitors. Lee County, Virginia
Goochland County Public Schools - Includes links to schools and history of Goochland County. Goochland County, Virginia

History of Southern Virginia - History of Southern Pittsylvania County (formerly Halifax, Lunenburg, and Brunswick counties) and the Ricketts family who settled here in 1753. Articles on Col. Haynes Morgan of the Revolutionary War, William C. Shelton a school teacher during the 1850's, Ricketts genealogy. Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Ketoctin Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution - Formed in 1950 as a chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to help serve the Society's objectives of historic preservation, promotion of education in American history, and patriotic endeavor in Loudoun County, VA. Membership requirements, patriots listing, meetings, and events. Loudoun County, Virginia

Lake Anna State Park - Virginia State Park on the shores of Lake Anna, site includes brief description, fees, maps, history, facilities description, and contact information. Louisa County, Virginia, Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Maryland Sea Grant: Chesapeake Bay - Info on Chesapeake Bay history, science, economics, and recreation. Accomack County, Virginia
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay - Brief description of the Bay's wildlife and history, table of numerical facts, and list of Maryland public agencies dealing with Bay matters. Accomack County, Virginia

Northwood High School - Administration information, faculty list, news, sports, links and history. Smyth County, Virginia
Northwood Middle School - History, news, and menus. Smyth County, Virginia

Philomont Volunteer Fire Department - Organization, membership, equipment, history, and events for Company 8. Loudoun County, Virginia
Pocahontas High School - Includes facts and history of the school. Tazewell County, Virginia
Political Graveyard - U.S. political history and cemeteries (York Co. page). York County, Virginia
The Political Graveyard - U.S. political history and cemeteries in Fairfax County. Information about politicians who were born here, lived here and/or died here. Fairfax County, Virginia

Resident's Overview of Lake Anna - A resident's site perspective of the area for anyone considering moving or visiting the lake. Includes maps, history, living, photographs, and points of interest. Louisa County, Virginia, Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Rich Valley Elementary School - History, faculty list, events, and menus. Smyth County, Virginia
Riner Elementary School - Includes school history. Montgomery County, Virginia

Smith and Sons Equipment Corporation - Provides sales, parts and service of farm, lawn and garden equipment. Includes links to manufacturers, a company history, and driving directions. Locations in Marshall and Warrenton. Fauquier County, Virginia
Sultana Projects, Inc. - A non-profit organization providing educational programs that focus on the history and natural environment of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Educational programs, schedule and how to help. Accomack County, Virginia

USGS Chesapeake Bay Activities - Watershed history, land use, and water quality information. Related news articles. Accomack County, Virginia

Virginia Genealogy Web: York County - Features information on the county as well as the city of Poquoson. Includes history, historical profile, virtual tour, archives, and how to obtain vital information. York County, Virginia
The Virginia Public Store - Providing historically accurate reproductions for Revolutionary War living history interpreters. Arlington County, Virginia

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