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Randolph-Macon College: The Boydton Beginning (The short version)
Chartered in 1830, Randolph-Macon College is the oldest Methodist-affiliated college in the United States still operating. Opening its doors to students in 1832, the College operated in Boydton, Virginia from 1832-1868, when it moved to Ashland, VA. The ruins of the original building and several acres of property have been acquired for preservation by the Old Brunswick Circuit Foundation. This film provides a historical overview of the school.
Finding LOVE - Hanover County
LOVE Works/Murals 18 and 19
I was out in Caroline County for the State Fair earlier this month. I stayed at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Ashland, which is in Hanover County. So I figured I'd explore Hanover, home of King's Dominion.
Not much going on in my opinion. However, the town of Ashland seems to be the small town (with a lot of traffic) life of the county and I missed out on visiting King's Dominion theme park. It closed September 30th. Otherwise, lots of hiking and American history, specifically related to the American Civil War and the home of Patrick Henry, to explore for the history lover, who happens to be in the area. I'll be back to visit King's Dominion, but that's about it.
Total Spent: $0 Beaver Dam Creek Battlefield: no fee Beaverdam Deport: no fee Keeble Observatory: no fee North Anna Battlefield Park: no fee Poor Farm Park: no fee Scotchtown: no fee ($9 regularly, but it wasn't open when I visited; donation given)
Restaurants Tried Lunch - Ponderosa Steakhouse (meh) and Industrial Taphouse (I had wonderful lunch and service and they try to use local foods and drinks)
Hotel - Sleep Inn & Suites, 80 Cottage Green Drive, Ashland (10/10 would stay again. Affordable and comfortable. Decent breakfast.)