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Hanover County, VA explained: where it is, its towns from Ashland to Mechanicsville, its population, history from Patrick Henry to 1864 and what life is like. The post Hanover County, Virginia: A Local Guide to the County North of Richmond appeared first on Herald-Progress.

Ashland, VA in Hanover County: why trains run through Main Street, how the railroad and Henry Clay shaped it, what to see and what life in the town is like. The post Ashland, Virginia: The Railroad Town Locals Call the Center of the Universe appeared first on Herald-Progress.

Mechanicsville, VA in Hanover County: where it is, how it grew, its Civil War battlefields, parks, schools, commute and what everyday life there is like. The post Mechanicsville, VA: 7 Things to Know About Hanover County’s Largest Suburb appeared first on Herald-Progress.

A local's Kings Dominion guide: the park's areas and roller coasters, Soak City, tickets, parking, hours, food rules and a plan for your day at the park. The post Kings Dominion Guide: How to Plan a Day at Virginia’s Biggest Theme Park appeared first on Herald-Progress.

The Herald-Progress newspaper of Ashland and Hanover County, 1881 to 2018: its owners and editors, why it closed, and where to find old issues and photos today. The post The Herald-Progress: The Story of Ashland’s Weekly Newspaper, 1881 to 2018 appeared first on Herald-Progress.

Hanover tomatoes explained: why Virginians ask for them by name, what the soil really does, five common myths, when they are in season and where to buy them. The post Hanover Tomatoes: Five Myths and the Facts Behind Virginia’s Famous Summer Crop appeared first on Herald-Progress.

The Battle of Cold Harbor, May 31 to June 12, 1864, day by day: why Grant attacked, the failed assault of June 3, the casualties and what to see today. The post The Battle of Cold Harbor: A Day-by-Day Account of June 1864 appeared first on Herald-Progress.

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