Welcome to the Local History and Genealogy Collection of the Appomattox Regional Library System. Located in Hopewell, Virginia this collection consists of primary documents, photographs, slides and books on the history of Hopewell, Prince George County and Dinwiddie County. ARLS is digitizing the LHGC in order to better serve its patrons and to facilitate the effortless use of these primary resources for their research needs.
This project was made possible through the generous gift of Anne and Preston Leake to the ARLS Local History and Genealogy Room. We are deeply appreciative of the Leakes’ support for the conservation and dissemination of the history of our local community.
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Jousting on a company field day
The images show DuPont employees before competing in a jousting tournament.
Rider's banner reads: "Just in from down home NC where you hire in…
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City Point Homes and Buildings
Various historic homes and buildings in the area formerly known as City Point, Virginia.
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Grand opening of WT Grant
Text on rear of card reads: "grand opening of W. T. Grant Downtown Oct. 1953"
