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About Newport News
Newport News is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, situated at the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula on the northern shore of the James River. It lies near the mouth of the river, adjacent to the harbor of Hampton Roads. The city’s population was recorded as 186,247 in the 2020 census.
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Virginia War Museum
Virginia War Museum is an attraction located in Huntington Heights, housed within Huntington Park on Warwick Blvd. The museum presents exhibits covering American military history from 1775 to the present.
The museum is situated in Huntington Park on Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Virginia.
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Virginia War Museum
Virginia War Museum is an attraction located in Huntington Heights, housed within Huntington Park on Warwick Blvd. The museum presents exhibits covering American military history from 1775 to the present.
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