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      This marker can be found at an intersection in Hanover County. It’s inscription is below:  

Late in the morning of 12 June 1862, Confederate Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and 1,200 cavalrymen reached this intersection on a mission to gather intelligence about Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac. Here Stuart’s column turned sharply northeast, in the general direction of Ashland. Having put some distance between his force and the Federal army around Mechanicsville, Stuart could move directly toward the upper end of the county. He maneuvered along these roads with confidence, since many of the men in his command, who guided the expedition, were Hanover County natives.

     For a Starbucks or Blockbuster gift card. 1.) Identify the intersection. 2.) This was a precursor to an event that started the next day and lasted until June 15, 1862. Name the event.

     This should get a special award for the winner other than a Starbucks or Blockbuster gift card. I am still debating what the winner will receive.

This monument memorializes an event that occurred on May 11, 1864. Name the event. And the real clincher, tell me where this monument is located. Must give specific directions. Good Luck!  

     Know this Hanover landmark? You should, since its owner was Hanover’s favorite son. Now for the trivia question. What is it about this landmark that always makes me think of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre?

     Think you know the answer? Be the first to post the correct answer and either a Blockbuster or Starbucks gift card will be sent to you.

     I hope you know what this is and where it is located. Now here’s the question. On the south plane of the pyramid, there is a Latin inscription. What is the inscription and what is the translation? By now, you should know the drill. Be the first to post the correct answer and either a Blockbuster or Starbucks gift card will be in the mail to you.

    I hope this one brings back memories. This was Richmond’s own "Captain Kangaroo" or "Howdy Doody". He ruled the airwaves for years. That’s him sitting in the Channel 12 Schooner. What was his name? What was his puppet sidekick’s name? Be the first to identify both and either a Starbucks or Blockbuster gift card will be on the way to you.

     Think you know this corner? Do you know this building? Hint - it’s in the very tony West End of the City. Now the real question; do you know what business this building once housed that was so out of character for the surrounding area. Be the first to identify the location, name the business, and type of business and either a Starbucks or Blockbuster card will be on the way to you.

     This historic marker says:

     "Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart, C.S.A., Commander of the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia, died here on May 12, 1864, in the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Brewer. Cause of his death was a wound received the previous day in defense of Richmond at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Dr. Brewer’s house was demolished in 1893."

     Be the first to post where the marker can be found and I’ll send you a Blockbuster or Starbucks gift card. 

     Everyone has heard Washington described as "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen", but who coined this phrase about Washington and when. Be the first to post, the correct answer and I’ll send you a Blockbuster or Starbucks gift card.

     Know this western Henrico landmark soon to be replaced with generic office condos? If your home was built in the 80’s or early 90’s this spot played a part in its construction. Identify this place (it’s original name), give its location and explain why it may have played a part in the construction of homes in the West End.

     Be the first to correctly answer and your choice of a Starbucks or Blockbuster gift card is on its way to you!

     Know where this Richmond landmark is? Identify it, give its location, and name the child star forever linked with this Richmonder? Post the correct answer first and I’ll send you either a Starbucks or Blockbuster gift card.