Things To Do in Sandston, Virginia

A great museum for history and aviation buffs, exhibits feature Wright Glider replicas and SR-71 Blackbirds. Part ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Inscription. After the twilight battle at Savages Station on June 29, 1862, the Army of the Potomac abandoned the final remnants of its line in front of Richmond and retreated through the darkness toward the James River. Once across ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Between June 12 and June 28, 1862, Union Gen. George B. McClellan maintained his headquarters here at Trent House. Known as “Reynoldsville, ” the house dates from about 1825. During the Civil War, it was the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In 1918 as World War I ended, the Seven Pines Bag Loading Plant #3, used for gun powder packing, was dismantled. The federal government sold 600 acres of land, the electric car line, remaining plant buildings, and 230 ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This is one of several replicas of 10-pound Parrott Guns (cannon) located in this area. Its maximum effective range was about 2500 yards. The Parrott was a muzzled-loaded rifled canon varying from the 10 to 250 pound ... More on HMDB

Inscription. After crossing the Chickahominy River to the north at Grapevine Bridge, portions of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellans retreating Union army destroyed the bridge and moved southeast along this road on 28 June 1862. After ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Here, where the outer line of the Confederate defences of Richmond crossed the Charles City Road, stood Fort Lee, named after General Robert E. Lee and constructed to protect a vital line of approach to the capital city ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In the field beyond this marker was fought June 29, 1862, the battle of Savage Station in which Confederate forces under command of Major-General John B. Magruder attacked indecisively... More on HMDB

Inscription. Here on June 30, 1862, “Stonewall” Jacksons command, pursuing McClellans army was halted by fire from troops of Franklins corps posted across the stream. Failing to effect ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Here ran McClellan's third line of defense, May 31 June 1, 1862. The Confederates, taking the first and second lines on this road, did not reach the third. , Erected 1934 by Conservat... More on HMDB

Inscription. In this vicinity a part of McClellans army remained for several weeks after the Battle of Seven Pines. The part of his army north of the Chickahominy was attacked by Lee, June 26-27, 1... More on HMDB

Inscription. At this point the outer line of the Confederate Defences of Richmond crossed the Williamsburg Road. Begun after the Battle of Seven Pines and subsequently much strengthened, the Eastern face of this line was a continuous ... More on HMDB