Virginia’s heaven for history lovers

 
BY RICK ROGERS | Published: January 10, 2010   

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Since 1969, the Commonwealth of Virginia has used the catchphrase "Virginia is for Lovers” as a clever way to boost tourism. After spending several days exploring Prince William County, I’m inclined to amend that slogan to read "Virginia is for History Lovers.”

photo - The Stonewall Jackson Monument. PHOTO BY RICK ROGERS, THE OKLAHOMAN
The Stonewall Jackson Monument. PHOTO BY RICK ROGERS, THE OKLAHOMAN

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