Things To Do in Lancaster, Virginia

The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library is in its 45th year serving the families and communities of Lancaster ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Named in honor of George Washington's mother, who was born nearby, the museum covers 350 years of Lancaster County history. The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library complex is located in the hea... More on Heritage

Named for the mother of George Washington born in Lancaster Co. Extensive library and genealogical research material dating to 1651.Tour the historic buildings, view exhibits, participate in educational programs and trace family histories. ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Welcome to St. Marys Whitechapel Episcopal Church. By the time of the American Revolution, this church had already served its parish of Virginia colonists for over a century. The parish was founded under the supervision ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Seven tenths mile west is Epping Forest. The land was patented by Colonel Joseph Ball, who died there in 1711. His daughter, Mary Ball, mother of George Washington, was born there in 1707/8. The house incorporates parts ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This church, founded in 1792, was the mother church of Methodism in the Northern Neck of Virginia. The first camp meeting in this section was held here. Bishops Enoch George and David S. Doggett were members of this church. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Located one mile south on land lying between the eastern and western branches of the Corotoman River. It is the site of Barford, the dwelling of Captain Thomas Carter who was living there by 1674. A gift from his father-in-law, ... More on HMDB

Located in the rural Northern Neck of Virginia, Belle Isle is the first state park to be purchased with funds from the $95 million 1992 Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond Referendum. The 733-ac... More on www.dcr.virginia.gov

One of the newest parks to join the Virginia state parks system, Belle Isle features a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with upland forest and farmland. Once the summer home of the Powha... More on LLBean.com

Inscription. Three miles southwest, a church was built there in 1669, and the tablets are of that date. The present church was built in 1741 and was later remodeled. St. Marys White Chapel Parish was united with Christ Church Parish ... More on HMDB

Inscription. About three miles southeast, on the north bank of the Rappahannock River, Bewdley was one of the most unusual houses in Virginia, with two rows of dormer windows. It was built by Major James Ball, cousin of Washingtons ... More on HMDB