From the History Ride (March 17, 2016)

Again, this is the Thursday motorcycle ride. Yesterday went to The Blue Ridge Parkway this time a little closer to home. This photo was taken at City Point which is now part of the city of Hopewell, VA.
This was an old plantation when the Union Army set up shop and turned it into one of the great seaports of the world (in its day) during the Civil War. There is a lot to see there, including fortifications, period buildings and preserved by historians of the day the cabin used by General US Grant. There is also a very nice National Cemetery nearby...saw that for the first time this trip.  

Stopped in Old Town Petersburg, which like City Point has a long history. Lots of very interesting buildings, cobblestone streets and good places to eat.
Not a foodie by any means but did enjoy the lunch I had at The Brickhouse Run in Old Town Petersburg. Good food and very nice people and I had a very good time there.
Spent some time wandering around the area, if you like history this is a very good place to go to. Though I did not go today I have in the past had a great time at the Petersburg National Battlefield which is nearby. Exploring Petersburg takes a lot of trips for there is a lot there to see.    

Finally made a stop at Drewry's Bluff which was the sight of a major battle. Here in 1862 the Confederate Fort here repelled a Union fleet coming down the James River to shell Richmond, VA. The earthworks remain (the wood and other parts are long gone) but in the day it was a major fortification. Union ships never attempted shell Richmond from the river again. The USS Monitor also took part in the battle.
I am not sure if that is a gun used in the battle, but it is a period piece. That is yours truly sitting by the cannon. As was the case yesterday had a very enjoyable day on the motorcycle. More photos can be found on my Racing with the Wind blog page. Thanks for visiting my page!