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Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest

The Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest is a state forest located in the Piedmont of Virginia in Appomattox and Buckingham counties. Its 19,513 acres (30.49 sq mi; 78.97 km2) are covered with a mix of oak-hickory and pine forest. Dominant tree species include oaks (white, chestnut, black, northern red, southern red and scarlet), hickories (mockernut and pignut), yellow poplar, red maple, and pines (loblolly, shortleaf, and Virginia). It is the largest state forest in Virginia. History The forest was originally farmland that was intensively used until the 1930s. At that point in time, the land was depleted and the United States Government purchased it as part of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act. In 1954, the tract of land was turned over to Virginia, creating the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Many homesteads from the former farmers can be found in the forest. The Virginia Department of Forestry continues to work to transition the regenerating forest to a mixed ecosystem. Recreation The Carter-Taylor Trail is a twelve-mile (19 km) loop trail open for walking, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. All motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trail. The forest also has various gated trails and forest roads that can be used. Boating, fishing, and hunting are all allowed in the forest. Holliday Lake State Park is surrounded by the forest. The park offers camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, and hiking. Permanent campsites are installed inside the park. See also List of Virginia state forests List of Virginia state parks References External links Virginia Department of Forestry: Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
Appomattox County High School

Appomattox County High School is a public high school located in Appomattox, Virginia, United States. Its teams are known as the Raiders and its colors are blue, grey, and white. The school was built in 1973. Logo dispute with University of Arizona In 2013, The University of Arizona contacted then principal, Martha Eagle, with a cease and desist order for use of the iconic, block 'A' logo. The school district had been using the block 'A' similar to University of Arizona's ever since the mid 1980s. The school board held a public contest for the design of the new logo. An eight grader won the contest and that design is now used as the official administrative and athletic 'A'. Notable alumni Sylvia Trent-Adams, retired U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps rear admiral, who last served as the principal deputy assistant secretary for health References
Aquia Church

Aquia Church is an historic church and congregation at 2938 Richmond Highway (US 1 at VA 610) in Stafford, Virginia, USA. It is an Episcopal congregation founded in 1711, that meets in an architecturally exceptional Georgian brick building that was built in the 1750s. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its architectural importance. It maintains an active congregation with a variety of programs and outreach to the community. Description and history Aquia Church is located west of Aquia Harbour and north of Stafford, at the northeast corner of United States Route 1 and the end of State Route 610, just east of Interstate 95. It is set back from the road on a wooded hilltop. It is a two-story cruciform structure, built out of bricks laid in Flemish bond, with sandstone trim elements. The roof is hipped, and a short square tower rises from one end, topped by a cross-gabled roof, circular cupola, and cross. The building corners are quoined in stone, and the first-floor windows are set in rectangular openings with keystones. The second-floor windows are round-arched, also with stone keystones at the tops. The building is set on a 20th-century concrete foundation with a brick water table, replacing its original foundation in 1915-16. The building's cruciform plan is not common for colonial period churches, and it is also rare for churches from that period to have a full second story. The church was built on the site of two earlier Anglican churches of Overwharton Parish, which was formed before 1680 by the division of Potomac Parish and received its first permanent minister in 1711. Its exterior was built 1751-55, using sandstone quarried nearby for the trim. In 1757 the building was gutted by fire, and was rebuilt in the surviving shell. The interior is largely original, and has richly detailed woodwork, including one of the finest known colonial period pedimented altarpieces in the state. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Virginia National Register of Historic Places listings in Stafford County, Virginia References External links Aquia Episcopal Church Find A Grave Cemetery Entry Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. VA-415, "Aquia Church, U.S. Route 1 & State Route 676, Stafford, Stafford County, VA", 16 photos, 6 data pages Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania Historical Markers: Aquia Episcopal Church E-90
Arcadia High School (Virginia)

Arcadia High School is a public high school in Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is one of two mainland public high schools in the Accomack County Public Schools district. It serves students in the northern half of the county. The school mascot is the Firebird, which was chosen by the principal at the time, Mr Jack Gray. This mascot was relevant to the previous school that was there before, which was named the Cardinals. The school was previously named Atlantic High School, most of the previous campus was destroyed by a fire in 1975. Classes were still held in the undamaged portion of the school after the fire. The current Arcadia High School campus was opened in September 1978. Nowadays, the back hall, auditorium, café, and art room area are all parts of the old Atlantic High School. Academics AHS is ranked in the top 15,000~ public high schools in America, 290~ in Virginia, and 3rd in ACPS. The graduation rate is 84%. AHS offers Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes to its students. Many AP classes are offered online, while some are offered in person. CTE classes are offered to students at AHS to ready students for their careers. with them including Automotive Services, Computer Systems Technology, Cosmetology, and Welding. References
Arlington Hall

Arlington Hall ist ein Gebäudekomplex im Arlington County im amerikanischen Bundesstaat Virginia und war im Zweiten Weltkrieg eine zentrale militärische Dienststelle, die sich erfolgreich mit der Entzifferung des gegnerischen Nachrichtenverkehrs befasste. Geschichte Ab 1927 war es unter der Bezeichnung Arlington Hall Junior College for Women eine Bildungsstätte für junge Frauen. Wenige Monate nach Eintritt der Vereinigten Staaten in den Zweiten Weltkrieg wurde Arlington Hall am 10. Juni 1942 von der US-Armee für den Signal Intelligence Service (SIS) und die Signal Security Agency (SSA) requiriert und nun als Arlington Hall Station militärisch genutzt. Dabei handelte es sich um geheime US-Militäreinheiten, die im Zweiten Weltkrieg mit der Kryptanalyse gegnerischer, hauptsächlich deutscher, italienischer und japanischer Nachrichten betraut waren. Auch nach dem Krieg und der Integration von SIS und SSA in die am 15. September 1945 gegründete Army Security Agency (ASA) blieb der Sitz bis 1989 in Arlington Hall, bevor das Hauptquartier nach Fort Belvoir ins benachbarte Fairfax County verlagert wurde. Arlington Hall dient seitdem dem Außenministerium der Vereinigten Staaten als Ausbildungszentrum und ist Sitz des Army National Guard Readiness Center und somit Hauptquartier der Army National Guard (ARNG), also der Heeresabteilung der Nationalgarde der Vereinigten Staaten. Literatur U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command: FORTY ONE AND STRONG: ARLINGTON HALL STATION. Cryptologia, 9:4, S. 306–310, 1985. doi:10.1080/0161-118591860049 Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS): ARLINGTON HALL STATION. PDF 0,3 MB Abgerufen: 20. Dezember 2016. Weblinks Social Graces and Espionage Farbfotos von Arlington Hall. Abgerufen: 20. Dezember 2016. Arlington Hall, From Codes to Codewords Intelligence and Security Command History Office der U.S. Army (englisch). Abgerufen: 20. Dezember 2016. Arlington Hall Station Army Security Agency (englisch). Abgerufen: 20. Dezember 2016. Einzelnachweise
Arthur Ashe Athletic Center

The Arthur Ashe Athletic Center is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1982. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. It is named after former tennis player and Richmond resident Arthur Ashe. The Ashe Center was the temporary home to the Richmond Revolution of the Indoor Football League for the 2010 season, with announced intention of moving to a permanent home at the currently under-construction SportsQuest arena the following season. However, the SportsQuest arena was never finished and the Revolution would play the 2011 season at the outdoor field at SportsQuest before they ceased operations after that season. The venue hosted preliminary rounds of the 2000-2005 MEAC men's basketball tournaments as well as the 2012 National Collegiate Open Wrestling Championship. References
Ash Lawn-Highland

Ash Lawn-Highland var privatbostad för James Monroe, USA:s femte president, nära Thomas Jeffersons Monticello utanför Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. James Monroe köpte marken 1799 och lät uppföra en herrgårdsbyggnad ritad av Thomas Jefferson. Skuldsättning tvingade Monroe att sälja herrgården och dess plantagejordbruk 1825. Under Monroes livstid gick herrgården under namnet Highland, det var först efter hans död som den började kallas Ash Lawn. Under åren har nybyggnationer och tillägg till den av Jefferson ritade herrgårdsbyggnaden gjorts. Herrgården fungerar nu som museum, fungerande jordbruk och spelplats för teater och konserter. Den är uppförd på National Register of Historic Places. Källor Den här artikeln är helt eller delvis baserad på material från engelskspråkiga Wikipedia, Ash Lawn–Highland, 24 oktober 2012. Externa länkar James Monroe's Ashland-Highland
Assateague Light

Assateague Light is the 142-foot-tall (43 m) lighthouse located on the southern end of Assateague Island off the coast of the Virginia Eastern Shore, United States. The lighthouse is located within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and can be accessed by road from Chincoteague Island over the Assateague Channel. It is owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and is still used as an active aid in navigation. The keeper's quarters are used as seasonal housing for refuge temporary employees, volunteers, and interns. Constructed in 1867 to replace a shorter lighthouse 45-foot-tall (14 m) built in 1833, the lighthouse is conical in shape and is painted in alternating bands of red and white. A $1.5 million renovation was completed in October 2013. This included replacement of the lower gallery deck, removal & replacement of glass, restoration of the widow's walk & painting of the exterior. History Originally, no light existed between Cape Henlopen, Delaware and Cape Charles, Virginia. In 1830 the United States Congress appropriated money for a light in the general vicinity of Chincoteague Island. The following year, the Collector of Customs in Norfolk selected Assateague Island. The original Assateague Lighthouse was built on the southern tip of the island. Since barrier islands like Assateague shift and change, it is no wonder that the island has grown approximately 5 miles since the site was first designated. Over the years, a hook has developed to the south and the cove created by that hook has been gradually filling with sand. It originally housed a first-order Fresnel lens which has since been replaced with a more powerful electronically powered beacon. The first-order Fresnel lens from the lighthouse is on display at the Museum of Chincoteague Island. The grounds also contain a keeper's house and oil house. The lighthouse is depicted on the 2003–2004 Federal Duck Stamp, designed by Ron Louque. The lighthouse is open for public climbs on Saturdays during the summer. Gallery References External links Lighthousefriends: Assateague Lighthouse Assateague Light on Federal Duck Stamp Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project - Assateague Light U.S. Fish an& Wildlife Service: Assateague Island Lighthouse Chincoteague Natural History Association - Assateague Lighthouse Graves International Art - Ron Louque Original Paintings
Phare d'Assateague

Le phare d'Assateague (en anglais : Assateague Light) est un phare américain situé dans le comté d'Accomack, en Virginie. Protégé au sein du Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, il est inscrit au Registre national des lieux historiques depuis le 16 décembre 1980. Historique À l'origine, il n'existait aucun phare entre e cap Henlopen au sud de la baie de la Delaware et Cape Charles en Virginie. En 1830, le Congrès des États-Unis alloue de l’argent pour la construction d'un phare situé dans les environs de l’île de Chincoteague. L'année suivante, c'est Assateague Island qui est définitivement choisie. Le phare d’Assateague a été construit à la pointe sud de l’île. Depuis que les îles-barrières comme Assateague se déplacent et se modifient, il n’est pas surprenant que l’île ait grandi d’environ 5 milles depuis la désignation du site. Au fil des ans, un crochet s'est développé au sud et la crique créée par ce crochet s'est progressivement remplie de sable. Il abritait à l'origine une lentille de Fresnel de premier ordre qui a depuis été remplacée par une balise plus puissante à commande électronique. La première lentille de Fresnel du phare est exposée au Museum of Chincoteague Island (en). Le phare est ouvert pour les visites publiques le week-end en été. Il appartient à l'United States Fish and Wildlife Service et reste maintenu par l'United States Coast Guard. Caractéristiques du feu maritime Fréquence : 5 secondes (W) Lumière : 0.1 seconde Obscurité : 1 seconde Lumière : 0.1 seconde Obscurité : 3.8 secondes Identifiant : ARLHS : USA-021 ; USCG : 2-0275 ; Admiralty : J1364 . Voir aussi Lien interne Liste des phares en Virginie Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques (en) Phare d'Assateague sur Natural Atlas Portail des phares Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de l’océan Atlantique Portail de la Virginie
Маяк острова Ассатиг

Маяк острова Ассатиг (англ. Assateague Light) — действующий маяк высотой 142 фута (43 м), расположенный на южной оконечности острова Ассатиг у восточного побережья штата Вирджиния, США. Маяк находится на территории Национального заповедника дикой природы Чинкотиг, до него можно добраться по дороге с острова Чинкотиг через пролив Ассатиг. Он принадлежит Службе охраны рыбных ресурсов и диких животных США и управляется Береговой охраной США. Маяк до сих пор используется в качестве навигационного ориентира. Помещения смотрителя используются в качестве сезонного жилья для временных сотрудников, волонтеров и стажеров. Маяк, построенный в 1867 году на месте более короткого маяка высотой 45 футов (14 м), возведённого в 1833 году, имеет коническую форму и окрашен чередующимися полосами красного и белого цветов. История Изначально между мысом Хенлопен в штате Делавэр и мысом Чарльз в штате Виргиния не было маяка. В 1830 году Конгресс США выделил средства на строительство маяка в районе острова Чинкотиг. В следующем году таможенный инспектор в Норфолке выбрал остров Ассатиг. Первый маяк Ассатиг был построен на южной оконечности острова. Поскольку барьерные острова, такие как Ассатиг, смещаются и меняют форму. С тех пор, как было выбрано место для строительства, остров увеличился примерно на 8 километров. С годами к югу от маяка образовался мыс, и бухта, образованная этим мысом, постепенно заполнялась песком. На маяке была линза Френеля первого порядка, которую позже заменили на более мощный маяк с электронным управлением. Линза Френеля первого порядка с маяка выставлена в Музее острова Чинкотиг. На территории также находятся дом смотрителя и маслобойня. Маяк изображён на федеральной марке с уткой 2003—2004 годов, дизайн которой разработал Рон Лук. В настоящее время летом по субботам маяк открыт для посещения. В октябре 2013 года была завершена реконструкция стоимостью 1,5 миллиона долларов. Работы включали замену нижней палубы галереи, удаление и замену стекла, реставрацию «вдовьей дорожки» и покраску фасада. Галерея См. также Список маяков США Примечания Ссылки Lighthousefriends: Assateague Lighthouse Assateague Light on Federal Duck Stamp Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project — Assateague Light U.S. Fish an& Wildlife Service: Assateague Island Lighthouse Chincoteague Natural History Association — Assateague Lighthouse Graves International Art — Ron Louque Original Paintings
Athenaeum (Alexandria, Virginia)

The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture. The Athenaeum has a long history and has served several purposes during its lifetime. The building is now part of the Virginia Trust and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. History The land on which the edifice hosting the museum was built belonged to William Fairfax; it was surveyed by George Washington. The building was constructed between 1851 and 1852 at the intersection of Lee and Prince streets to serve as the office of the Bank of the Old Dominion, where it is reported that Robert E. Lee had an account. The bank was at the head of the Captains' Row, a block of 18th-century buildings that still face the cobblestone street. The Bank of the Old Dominion operated at the site until the Civil War, when Alexandria was occupied by the Union forces and the building became the abode of the U.S. Commissary Quartermaster. The Bank of the Old Dominion closed its doors in 1862, but the building again hosted a bank, this time the First Virginia Bank, in the years from 1870 to 1907. In 1907 the building started to be used by the pharmaceutical wholesalers Leadbeater and Sons, one of the oldest Alexandria firms. In 1925 the property passed to the Free Methodist Church of North America, which used it until 1964, when the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA) purchased the building. The NVFAA still owns the property, which is used for several purposes, mainly for fine arts exhibitions. It was formerly a satellite office to the Washington School of Ballet. The Athenaeum is part of the Virginia Trust and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building, also known as the Old Dominion Bank Building, is one of the few privately owned buildings in Alexandria open to the public and thus depends largely on community donations for its survival. References External links Athenaeum, Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association - official site
Atlee High School

Atlee High School is a secondary school serving central Hanover County, Virginia located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States. Atlee High School is a part of the Hanover County Public Schools. History Atlee High School opened in 1991. Academics Atlee has been an International Baccalaureate since January 2000. Demographics The demographic breakdown of the 1,458 students that are enrolled in 2025–26 was: Male – 51.8% Female – 48.2% Native American/Alaskan – 0.3% Asian/Pacific islanders – 2.3% Black – 7.5% Hispanic – 3.0% White – 85.2% Multiracial – 1.7% Performing arts Atlee has three competitive show choirs: the mixed-gender Illusion and the women's-only Elegance and Serenade. It also has a multi-award-winning marching band. Notable alumni Kevin Grubb, former NASCAR driver Wayne Grubb, NASCAR crew chief and former driver Connor Overton, Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays Billy Parker, Arena Football League defensive specialist for the New York Dragons Ashley Riefner, attacker for Fortuna Hjørring (association football) Zuriel Smith, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and return specialist Tyler Warren, National Football League tight end for the Indianapolis Colts References External links Official website Hanover County Public Schools website
Attucks Theatre

The Attucks Theatre is a historic theatre located in Norfolk, Virginia. The theatre was financed, designed and constructed by African American entrepreneurs in 1919, and was designed by Harvey Johnson, an African-American architect. The theatre was named in honor of Crispus Attucks, an African American who was the first patriot to lose his life in the Revolutionary War. When it was first opened, Attucks Theatre was known as the "Apollo Theatre of the South". The theater has hosted numerous famous entertainers throughout the early-to-mid-20th century, including Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Red Foxx, and Louis Armstrong, as well as local stars such as Norfolk's Gary U.S. Bonds and Portsmouth's Ruth Brown. The theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1982. After a three-year restoration, the theatre reopened in 2004 as a partnership between the City of Norfolk's Department of Cultural Facilities and the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center. Performers at the theatre since its reopening have included Wynton Marsalis and Audra McDonald. The theatre is located at the intersection of Church Street and Virginia Beach Boulevard, near Norfolk's entertainment and cultural attractions, including Harbor Park, Harrison Opera House, Norfolk Scope, Wells Theatre and Waterside. References External links Official site City of Norfolk's Seven Venues Official site
Augusta County Public Schools

Augusta County Public Schools is the organization that operates the public school system in Augusta County, Virginia. Located in the Shenandoah Valley, the district serves over 10,000 students and operates 19 schools: 9 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high. The district also operates a technical center. Leadership Superintendent Dr. Kelly Troxell is the current superintendent. Dr. Troxell previously served as the Executive Director of Personnel for the school district. The previous superintendent, Dr. Eric W. Bond, was appointed in 2014. He was the district's Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and the Assistant Superintendent for Operations. In 2024, Bond was selected as the Virginia Region V Superintendent of the Year. Bond announced his retirement, effective on December 31, 2025. School Board There are seven members of the Augusta County School Board. As of 2026, the members are: Beverly Manor District – Daniel H. Whitmire Middle River District – David R. Shiflett, Chair North River District – Dr. Sharon F. Griffin Pastures District – Dr. John L. Ocheltree Jr. Riverheads District – vacant South River District – Mike J. Lawson Wayne District – Tim Z. Swortzel, Vice Chair Schools As of 2024, Augusta County operates 19 schools. All schools in the county are fully accredited. The newest schools, Buffalo Gap and Riverheads Middle Schools, both opened in the fall of 2024. High Buffalo Gap High School Fort Defiance High School Riverheads High School Stuarts Draft High School Wilson Memorial High School Middle Buffalo Gap Middle School Riverheads Middle School S. Gordon Stewart Middle School Stuarts Draft Middle School Wilson Middle School Elementary Churchville Elementary School Edward G. Clymore Elementary School Craigsville Elementary School Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School North River Elementary School Riverheads Elementary School Guy K. Stump Elementary School Stuarts Draft Elementary School Wilson Elementary School Other Shenandoah Valley Governor's School [1] Valley Career and Technical Center [2] See also List of school divisions in Virginia External links Augusta County Public Schools References