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Recommended sightseeing time:5 hour
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224 Witten St, Petersburg, VA 23803, United StatesMap
Phone+1 804-861-8889
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  • Y2049QVrichardb
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    Visiting Home

    I grew up on Pocahontas Island. Left home to join the military in 1975. The house in the photo is the house I grew up in as a child. Great job by Mr Richard with the museum.

    Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
  • HomeschoolLife
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    History gem!

    Even if you just drive around the few streets grasping all of the history there, it’s worth it! An actual home of the Underground Railroad, just makes your imagination run wild about what people had t...

    Reviewed on May 29, 2022
  • TheYvesJ
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    Forgotten History

    This little known historical areas should be talked about a bit more. You can drive around the "island" within 5 minutes. The museum was closed the four times we drove over there. You'll have to call ...

    Reviewed on Aug 29, 2020
  • Kyle T
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    Very cool - one man's quest

    We loved it. Not sure it will be around forever but it's cool to talk with the owner/curator. Plus it's telling a vital story.

    Reviewed on Apr 17, 2019
  • Chris K
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    WORTH THE TRIP ..

    The stuff in here is amazing. History with a man to tell you everything about it. He sits on the porch..enticing you to come in and have a chat ...take my advice ...do it ..you will not be sorry.!

    Reviewed on Aug 27, 2018