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Buckingham Court House

Buckingham County Administration Website: http://www.buckinghamcountyva.org

Buckingham Court House is on the National Register of Historic Districts. The current courthouse building (pictured left) is based on a design by Thomas Jefferson and was rebuilt in 1873 after the original Jefferson designed courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1869. Stroll around the Courthouse square and read about the process of uncovering the original courthouse on the signs which Jamestown 2007 along with the County of Buckingham helped to place there.

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The Historic Village at Lee Wayside

[Photograph of the post office in the Buckinham Historic Village]

Historic Village at Lee Wayside Website: http://www.leewaysidevillage.com

The Historic Village at Lee Wayside is a project of Historic Buckingham, Inc. The village is located on 40 acres 2 miles west of Sprouses Corner and is open every Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 . There is no admission charge to enter the village, but donations are always appreciated. There are 8 buildings (post office, one room school, store, privy, slate office, corn crib, smokehouse, and a log tobacco barn), a beautiful nature trail, a family cemetery dating back to early 1800s, a colonial garden, and an area for small animals. There are costumed reenactors to take you on a tour. There are special events almost every month.

Go to www.leewaysidevillage.com for photos and calendar.

Also, visit The Housewright Museum located across from the Buckingham Courthouse and see all the interesting exhibits. Open April to December Wed and Sat 1:00 to 4:00. Historic Buckingham, Inc. Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vahb/

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Holliday Lake State Park

Holliday Lake State Park Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/holliday.htm

The Holliday Lake State Park lies deep in the heart of the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. There are excellent trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians as well as excellent fishing, swimming and camping opportunities.

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James River State Park

James River State Park Website: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/jamesriv.htm

The James River State Park is one of the state's newest parks offering access to nearly 20 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. You can also enjoy water activities such as fishing, and canoeing. The park is located along the James River in some of Virginia's most scenic countryside. The view from the Tye River Overlook should not be missed (pictured left).

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Lee's Retreat

Lee's Retreat Website: http://www.varetreat.com/lee.asp

Lee's Retreat is a self-guided driving tour which follows the retreat of General Robert E. Lee and his confederate army across Southside Virginia before surrendering at Appomattox Court House. There are two stops located in Buckingham County. The first stop in Buckingham is at Clifton House (marker unveiling pictured left) where General Ulysses S. Grant spent the night and received a second letter from Lee suggesting a meeting. The second stop is at New Store where Lee's army passed the day before the surrender.

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Yogaville

Yogaville Website: http://www.yogaville.org/

Yogaville is situated on the banks of the James River in the beautiful Virginia countryside. It offers some of the most scenic vistas in the county. Visit the Nataraja shrine and enjoy the panoramic view of the James River Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains in the the distance, and the LOTUS (Light Of Truth Universal Shrine) temple in the valley below. On Friday nights the Shrine and the LOTUS Temple below are lit up.

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