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Newport News Dodgers (1949-1958) War Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Hampton, Virginia. It is primarily used for baseball and has been the home of the various incarnations of the Peninsula Pilots, including the current Coastal Plain League incarnation. It is also the home for the Apprentice School Builders college baseball team.
The Virginia Peninsula is located in southeast Virginia, bounded by the York River, James River, Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay. It is sometimes known as the Lower Peninsula to distinguish it from two other peninsulas to the north, the Middle Peninsula and the Northern Neck. It is the site of historic Jamestown, founded in 1607 as the first ...
Alfred R. Waud, artist, June 10, 1861. The Battle of Big Bethel was one of the earliest land battles of the American Civil War. It took place on the Virginia Peninsula, near Newport News, on June 10, 1861. Virginia 's decision to secede from the Union had been ratified by popular vote on May 23, and Confederate colonel (later major general ...
February 16, 1970. Designated VLR. December 2, 1969 [2] Denbigh Plantation, also known as Mathews Manor, is a historic archaeological site located at Newport News, Virginia. The earliest owner of land in this area is known to be merchant Abraham Peirsey (who first came to Virginia in 1616 aboard the ship Susan), and died in 16 January 1628. [3]
13. Hilton Village. Hilton Village. June 23, 1969(#69000341) Bounded by the James River, Post St., the former Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks, and Hopkins St.37°01′51″N76°27′44″W / 37.030833°N 76.462222°W / 37.030833; -76.462222 (Hilton Village) 14. Hotel Warwick. Hotel Warwick.
Coordinates: 37°3′49.8″N 76°29′22.5″W. The Peninsula Fine Arts Center (Pfac) is an art center located in Newport News, Virginia, and is associated with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It is located at 101 Museum Drive on the grounds of the park surrounding the Mariners' Museum and is accredited with the American Alliance of Museums ...
Newport News Park is in the northern part of the city. The city's golf course lies in the park along with camping and outdoor activities. There are over 30 miles (48 km) of trails in the Newport News Park complex. It has a 5.3 miles (8.5 km) multi-use bike path. The park offers bicycle and helmet rental, and requires helmet use by children ...
Trevor Metcalfe, 757-222-5345, trevor.metcalfe@pilotonline.com. The Peninsula Health Center is moving to a newly renovated building later in September. The health center will be moving to the ...