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September 10, 2009

Special Partners include Richmond International Raceway & National Battlefield Park Service

NASCAR IS IN TOWN!!

HANOVER, VA - The "Road to Richmond" brings NASCAR Sprint Cup excitement to the Metro Richmond community as 11 drivers seek to fill 8 spots in "The Race for the Chase" end of season championship. While NASCAR fans from all across the nation arrive to enjoy Richmond's southern hospitality leading up to Saturday's Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway visitors will also have the opportunity to visit area attractions at discount rates. Participating attractions are Virginia Historical Society, James River Cellars Winery, Museum of the Confederacy, St. John's Church, Meadow Farm Museum, Valentine Richmond History Center, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center, Cold Harbor Battlefield and Visitor Center and Historic Polegreen Church. Please visit Area Attraction Offer at http://www.rir.com/Fan-Corner/Plan-Your-Stay/Area-Offers/Area-Attraction-Offer.aspx for more details! Gentlemen, Start your engines!

SHELTON HOUSE -- HENRY'S WEDDING SITE LIVING HISTORY EVENTS SEPT 12-13th, 2009

On Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2009, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present special living history and ranger-led programs at the Shelton House also known as Rural Plains. During the weekend living history volunteers will portray General Winfield Scott Hancock and his staff as they were headquartered on the lawn of the Shelton home. Costumed interpreters portraying Federal artillerymen will present artillery firing demonstrations at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 on Saturday and 11:00 and 1:00 on Sunday, and will also discuss the dramatic role of artillery in the battle of Totopotomoy Creek.

Park rangers will offer tours of the home's first floor throughout the day and present battlefield tours following each artillery demonstration. The programs will run Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 3:00. Parking for this event will be available at Rural Point Elementary School, 7161 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. The park will provide shuttle service to and from the Shelton House. The event, parking and shuttle service are free.

The public is also invited to visit the historic Polegreen Church site at 6411 Heatherwood Drive off Rural Point Road in Mechanicsville. This site also figured prominently in the Civil War story of Rural Plains and offers interpretation about these events. Guests to Polegreen are encouraged to use the guided cell phone tour available at the welcome kiosk. A personal tour of Polegreen is available from 2 - 3 PM on Sunday, Sept. 13th.

October and November events include a visit from residents from The Hermitage at Cedarfield, an event with Union Seminary Students, a Haunted Hanover program and a Civil War encampment!!