Visiting Virginia

Name: Visiting Virginia
Director: James H. Smith
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1947-11-29
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: James A. FitzPatrick

19479m

★ 7.0

Documentary

This Traveltalk series short visits the State of Virginia. In 1947, agriculture was the mainstay of the economy. Tobacco, molasses from cane and peanuts were the agricultural mainstays. The State capitol, Richmond, can boast the oldest legislature in the Western Hemisphere. There are many attractions including old caverns with beautiful rock displays.

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Watch Visiting Virginia full movie online for free in HD quality on Watch Online Stream. Stream from Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, and more without any subscription or sign up. This Traveltalk series short visits the State of Virginia. In 1947, agriculture was the mainstay of the economy. Tobacco, molasses from cane and peanuts were the agricultural mainstays. The State capitol, Richmond, can boast the oldest legislature in the Western Hemisphere. There are many attractions including old caverns with beautiful rock displays.

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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