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Historical Sites of Virginia
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items Virginia’s history is America’s history. These are some great places to get started if you want to experience the history of our nation.
The home of Thomas Jefferson right outside of Charlottesville, VA. Beautiful gardens full of interesting varieties of plants. You can get tickets to just wander the grounds or tickets to take a tour inside of the house. There’s a nice little cafe and...
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson’s summer home (like a mini Monticello). Beautiful grounds, interesting Jeffersonian architecture, and a nice little gift shop that also sells snacks.
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
A beautiful park with a gorgeous walk under the land bridge. George Washington carved his initials into the side of the bridge around 1750 & you can still see them there today! There are decent facilities (restrooms, gift shop) and places to eat ...
Natural Bridge State Park
Sometimes an overlooked gem of historical universities in America, W&L has a beautiful campus situated in the small, history-rich city of Lexington, VA. The Lee Chapel showcases beautiful 19th century architecture and houses some historical artif...
Washington and Lee University
Spend a day touring authentically preserved colonial houses, shops, restaurants, and gardens. Interact with historical interpreters and take in the fife and drum corps as they march down the road.
Colonial Williamsburg
Where it all began: Tour the original settlement and learn about the birthplace of the nation.
Historic Jamestowne
Tour the campus, visit the George C. Marshall museum and the VMI chapel, and witness some of the nation’s finest future military service members looking sharp in their Keydet uniforms.
Virginia Military Institute
Learn about one of the most significant military leaders for the South during the Civil War. Beautiful gardens and interesting artifacts.
Jackson House Museum - Virginia Military ...
George Washington’s home in all its splendor. Gorgeous gardens and interesting architecture and artifacts, all situated on the waterfront for a stunning view. Beautiful and educational!
Mount Vernon
The second oldest college in America (Harvard is the first), W&M was chartered in 1693. The colonial architecture is exquisite & the oldest college building in the nation sits on W&M’s campus. Called the Wren Building because it was desig...
William & Mary
Good food and historical atmosphere! The Tavern began as just that—a colonial tavern that housed and fed travelers, most notably George Washington!
The Tavern
Perfect for a romantic getaway! The Sisters restaurant at the Inn has excellent food, the spa is gorgeous and offers lots of services, and the indoor pool is beautiful. Have a complimentary drink of port in the evening as you sit on the wide front po...
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
Authentic reconstructions of farms from some of Virginia’s earliest settlers: English, Irish, and German. There’s also a west African farm, a Native American settlement, and three different American farms spanning early colonial days into the 1800s. ...
Frontier Culture Museum