Cheap Things To Do in Dinwiddie, Virginia

This trail is just off of 85S and Courthouse Road, in beautiful Dinwiddie County. An easy drive from Richmond, and about 50 minutes from my location east of Richmond. It was at this site that the l... More on trails.mtbr.com

Less experienced /fit riders can avoid that trail and enjoy a quiet ride in the woods. More on trails.mtbr.com

Inscription. “When we moved toward Five Forks¦we were not expecting any attack that afternoon, so far as I know. Our throwing up works and taking position were simply general matters of military precaution.”, Major General ... More on HMDB

Inscription. “I was exceedingly anxious to attack at once, for the sun was getting low, and we had to fight or go back.”, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan, On March 31, 1865, Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan retreated ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Prior to the Civil War, Dinwiddie County was home to several private academies for those who could afford to pay for their education. While it was mostly affluent males who were educated, Pegrams Academy, Female Academy, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Nearby stands Raceland, also known as Rice's Tavern, built ca. 1750. The building originally was a simple story-and-a-half dwelling with a hall-and-parlor plan. Subsequent additions transformed it into a two-story Federal-style ... More on HMDB

Dinwiddie Court House Other Names: None Location: Dinwiddie County Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) Date(s): March 31, 1865 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan [US]; Maj... More on Nps.gov

Inscription. (front), In Memoriam, Battle of Dinwiddie Court House: Dedicated to the Confederate and Union soldiers who gave their lives in the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House, sometimes called Cha... More on HMDB

Inscription. Quakers began settling the region by the end of the 17th century. Named for nearby Gravelly Run stream, the meetinghouse was built by 1767. It became the religious center for the Quakers in Dinwiddie and surrounding counties. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Here at Five Forks on April 1, 1865 10,000 Confederates, commanded by General Pickett, were overwhelmed by about 50,000 Federal troops, led by General Sheridan, thereby opening the way to the Southside Railroad making ... More on HMDB

The Dinwiddle County Courthouse was completed in 1851. It was remodelled in 1858 when its roof was raised and the interior was divided into two floors. The Doric portico was added in 1933. On March... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Sheridan advanced to this place on March 29, 1865, while Warren was attacking Anderson about three miles north. On March 31 Sheridan moved south but was checked by Pickett and driven b... More on HMDB

Inscription. has been designated a, Registered National, Historic Landmark: under the provisions of the, Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value, in commemorating and illustrating, the history ... More on HMDB