About a decade before the Civil War, Richmond slave Henry Brown folded his slender frame into a dry-goods box and shipped himself to Philadelphia. The box traveled by train to Aquia Landing, where … ...

She shared her passion for the park, which offers stunning views of Aquia Creek and the Potomac River. Whether you enjoy hiking, kayaking, or simply taking in the scenery, Widewater State Park has ...

Aquia Landing was the other end of the Richmond and Potomac Railroad in the years leading up to the Civil War. Passengers and freight had to leave the train there ...