Cheap Things To Do in Courtland, Virginia

Southampton Agriculture & Forestry Museum & Heritage Village is dedicated to preserving antique farm equipment, hand tools and rural wares. Located on 10 acres of land, visitors enjoy indoor and outdoor displays and exhibits of more ... More on Virginia.org

Rawls Museum Arts offers world-class changing art exhibitions, state-of-the-art educational programs and opportunities for community ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

The Rochelle Prince House was the home of James Rochelle, the clerk of the Southampton County Court during the famous trial of Nat Turner. James Rochelle'e daughter, Mattie, married John Tyler, Jr., son of US President John Tyler. ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. The "Southampton Cavalry" was formed just north of this site in May, 1861 at what was the Gillette Farm, Cedar Lawn. Joseph E. Gillette was elected captain. The Company eventually became Company A of the 13th Virginia ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Obverse), Southampton County: Southampton County was formed in 1749 from Isle of Wight County, a part of Nansemond County was added later. The county was either named for the English borough of Southampton or for Henry ... More on HMDB

Inscription. One of the oldest buildings in Southampton County, Mahones Tavern was a social, transportation, and political hub of Jerusalem (now Courtland) because of its proximity to the county courthouse. Beginning in 1796, the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. General George H. Thomas, "The Rock of Chickamauga, " was born on July 31, 1816, about five miles to the south. A graduate of West Point, Thomas sided with the Union during the Civil War and won distinction in the campaigns ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Gen. George H. Thomas was born in this house on July 31, 1816. He lived here until his appointment to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in 1836, where he roomed his first year with William T. Sherman. After graduation ... More on HMDB