Top Locations for History Museum in Virginia
217 activities found from 5,000 sites
AMount Vernon Estate and Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 - +1 703 780 2000
- This was one of the "must dos" for our family at Christmas in Washington (the others being the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theater). You begin with a bonfire, with traditional caroling (you may only recognize about a quarter of the songs, since they are singing the carols of that ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000, and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty one. The Mount Vernon Ladies'... more on GoCityKids.com
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, Virginia 22121
BMaggie L. Walker National Historic Site
- 110 1/2 East Leigh Street Richmond Virginia
- +1 804 771 2017
- The story and history surrounding Maggie L. Walker was so inspiring! I thoroughly enjoyed touring her immaculately kept home and taking a bit of history along with me. I will most likely draw upon her story for inspiration in my daily life. If you stick to your convictions, have passion for what ... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Richmond, VA. is home to many famous Americans including one of the nation’s great entrepreneurial spirits, Maggie Lena Walker. Come visit her home in the Jackson Ward community. Through exhibits and guided tours you will experience the life of this great African American woman, who was born du... more on Nps.gov
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
110 1/2 East Leigh Street Richmond VirginiaCLee Chapel and Museum
- 11 University Place Lexington
VA 24450 - +1 540 458 8768
- In the basement of the chapel is the crypt where Gen. Robert E. Lee, members of his family, and even Traveller (his trusty horse) are buried. A museum is also located in the basement of the chapel and it provides very interesting information about the time Lee spent as President of Washington an... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Since the days of Robert E. Lee, Lee Chapel has been at the heart of life on the campus of Washington and Lee University. Imbued with tradition, it continues to be a gathering place for the University's most important events. Lee died on October 12, 1870, and was buried beneath the chapel. In 188... more on Chapelapps.wlu.edu
Lee Chapel and Museum
11 University Place LexingtonVA 24450
DGeorge Washington's Office Museum
- 32 West Cork Street Winchester
Va 22601 - +1 540 662 4412
- Wow! What a small museum. It is historical and has a good introduction to the early history of Winchester. But for $5 admission, I'd expect a lot more ... more on Yelp
- Overview George Washington used a little log building, now the middle room of George Washington's Office Museum, as a military office from September 1755 to December of 1756 while Ft. Loudoun was being constructed at the north end of town. - Washington planned Ft Loudoun, supervised ... more on MuseumStuff.com
George Washington's Office Museum
32 West Cork Street WinchesterVa 22601
EStonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum
- 415 N. Braddock Street Winchester
Va 22601 - +1 540 667 3242
- situated a short distance from downtown winchest virginia, is a house that stonewall jackson used during his valley campaigns. the house is beautiful shape and has many area pieces from that time period, as well as some jackson artifacts. there is tours everyday, that take you through the house d... more on Yahoo! Travel
- In June of 2006 I took an adventure into the Sheandoah Valley. The valley from Skyline Dr. in the Blueridge is absolutely fantastic. The purpose of my trip was to walk in the steps of Gen. Jackson and the Stonewall Brigade based on his 1862 campaign. It was a trip that I will cherish forever. VMI... more on TripAdvisor
Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum
415 N. Braddock Street WinchesterVa 22601
FGlen Burnie Historical House
- 901 Amherst Street Winchester
VA 22601 - +1 540 662 1473
- The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful place. Its a wonderful place to have a wedding and I'm having my wedding there in May and we can't wait. The best time to visit is in late May early June when everything is bloomed there. Everyone of any age would enjoy the scenery. If you are in... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview This historical site is the home to Winchester founder, Col. James Wood. The house is furnished with antiques, decorative objects, and paintings. The house is surrounded ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Glen Burnie Historical House
901 Amherst Street WinchesterVA 22601
GStonewall Jackson House
- 8 E Washington St Lexington
VA 24450 - +1 540 463 2552
- This is the only house that Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson ever owned and it is beautifully restored. There is a very nice museum shop in the basement of the house. Very friendly staff. Very nice display describing Jackson's life. Jackson and his family ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview THOMAS J. “STONEWALL” JACKSON was a devout and conscientious college professor from western Virginia who became one of the world’s great generals. His name had become nearly a household word by the time he died as a result of wounds received at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. THE ST... more on Stonewalljackson.org
Stonewall Jackson House
8 E Washington St LexingtonVA 24450
HNatural Bridge Wax Museum
- 15 Appledore Lane Natural Bridge
VA 24578 - +1 800 533 1410
- The wax figures created here apparently are shipped all over the world. The factory tour was self-guided, and gave us a quick overview of the time and detail that goes into making each figure. Once inside the museum, we enjoyed the many various scenes created for the over 165 figures ... more on TripAdvisor
- I can't believe me, the earth science teaching is giving this place only 3 stars. The natural phenomena alone should rate it 10 stars. However, at 13 ... more on Yelp
Natural Bridge Wax Museum
15 Appledore Lane Natural BridgeVA 24578
IThe Mariners' Museum
- 100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606 - 757 / 596-2222
- Rather ambitious in its scope - the history of sea- and ocean-going vessels - the Mariners' Musuem takes advantage of its location in Newport News, at Hampton Roads harbour (near the Chesapeake Bay and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean), as one logical avenue into exploring the topic. With intere... more on Yahoo! Travel
- The Mariners Museum is unlike any other museum I have ever visited before. It has replicas of the Ti... more on OpenList.com
The Mariners' Museum
100 Museum DriveNewport News, VA 23606
JNatural Bridge Monacan Indian Village
- 15 Appledore Lane Natural Bridge
VA 24578 - +1 800 533 1410
- Overview On the National Register of Historic Places, this "7th Natural Wonder of the World" has been amazing visitors for hundreds of years, and it took on a spectacular transformation when night illumination was added with musical accompaniment in 1927 and the "Drama of Creation" shows were born. There ... more on DogFriendly.com
- Overview In ancient times, water-filled cavities slowly drained, narrow passages & water-sculpted rooms opened up. Cave deposits began to form, much as they STILL do today, about an inch every 125 years. Along with spectacular landscape, expect an entertaining tour through the caverns. On a 45 minute jour... more on Naturalbridgeva.com
Natural Bridge Monacan Indian Village
15 Appledore Lane Natural BridgeVA 24578
