Sure is a lot of history in this region and it goes way back. Rode to City Point, VA which is part of (but was not always) Hopewell, VA. At one time, that time being the Civil War it was one of the busiest ports in the world, and the supply depot of the Union Army. This cabin, of which 10% is original, was used during the period by General US Grant. City Point has a number of fortifications, period buildings, and one amazing cemetery in the area. I have been there before but always enjoy my visits to the area. One reason is the history, and the other is that the ride to City Point is a damn fine ride.
From City Point went to Petersburg, Va which is another historic Virginia city. The fall of this city lead to the fall of Richmond and for all practical purposes the end of the Civil War. This is the old Train Depot that is being restored. Nice area is Old Town Petersburg with a lot of cool old buildings and some very good places to eat. In fact I had lunch at an Irish Pub there and it was very good.
After the stop there, headed up the road. Rode through Colonial Heights, and Chester before making my next and final stop.
The place was Drewry's Bluff and the fort was known as Fort Darling. The site was the scene of a major battle on May 15, 1862. A Union fleet which included the USS Monitor (one of the first Ironclad ships) attempted to sail past the Confederate fort to shell Richmond from the James River. They were stopped at this point and no further sea action happened during the war (though the city was taken by land). These mounds are what remains of the fort today.
Another amazing day of riding though a little less than yesterday....covered some 80 miles. It was a bit cooler with highs in the 70s but another very fun day on the motorcycle.
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