Located in the heart of Virginia, Hampden-Sydney is surrounded by areas of local and national interest. The links below offer a few examples of the areas of interest within easy driving distance of the College. Distances from Hampden-Sydney are noted in parentheses.
Though Appomattox is best known for its Civil War ties, visitors can also experience music and craft festivals, as well as wine tasting and tours at Stonewall Vineyards and Winery in the northwest corner of the county. Also outdoor recreational opportunities abound at Holliday Lake State Park, Buckingham-Appomattox State Forest and along the James River.
The Lynchburg Area has a rich history, stretching from the Revolutionary Era with Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, though the strife of the Civil War and its end at Appomattox, through the casualties that D-Day imposed on Bedford, to the prosperity of today, with eager eyes on the future ahead.
From the Revolutionary War through today, Petersburg is alive with history. Revolutionary War and Civil War reenactments bring the past to the present.
The former capital of the Confederacy and the current capital of Virginia, Richmond is a beautiful and graceful Southern city, hopelessly mired in tradition, and a vibrant center of commerce and arts.
All the tradition and history of our nation's capital is just a few hours away. Whether traveling with a club or organization, or simply with a group of friends, many students take advantage of the capital's proximity to make classroom lessons come alive.
Think of the Williamsburg Area and the images that come to mind are
`Small Town', Colonial Life, the Search for American Independence,
the Model for Democracy used throughout the world. Williamsburg is still a `small town' but there is a lot more than just history waiting for you!
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