Things To Do in Saluda, Virginia

The Middlesex County Museum, located in the center of the town of Saluda, is the oldest county museum in the state On display is a variety of memorabilia, including military items, Indian relics, t... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Inscription. Middlesex County, Area 146 Square Miles : Formed in 1673 from Lancaster, and named for an English County. Rosegill, frequented by colonial governors, is here. Gloucester County, Area 2... More on HMDB

Inscription. In Christ Churchyard immediately to the north lies buried Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell Puller, USMC. He led Marines in 19 campaigns from Haiti and Nicaragua through the Korean War, receiving 53 decorations and the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. During the summer of 1663, indentured servants (held for several years of service) in the Poropotank River and Purtan Bay region plotted an insurrection against their masters to occur on 13 Sept. 1663. It was prevented ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Half a mile east is Christ Church, Middlesex. The first building was erected about 1666; the present one in 1712. About 1840 the church was restored. The colonial governor, Sir Henry Chicheley, is buried there. , Erected ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Land was patented on this creek as early as 1640. In 1653, John Lewis settled here. John Lewis, Jr. was living here in 1676 when Bacon's troops were encamped near by. He suffered from the depredations of the rebels. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Two miles to the north, in the colonial port of entry of Urbanna, is a restored eighteenth century storehouse. Scottish merchants became active commercial factors in the colony subsequent to the Act of Union of England ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Walking straight into the mouth of early death facing superior enemy fire power and while greatly outnumbered, this soldier displayed courage and valor, above and beyond the call of duty. His act of conspicuous gallantry ... More on HMDB

Buoy 8 Ship's Store is located in Historic Middlesex County between Saluda and Urbanna. Situated at "Cook's Corner" - the interesection of Rt. 33 East (General Puller Highway) and Rt. 227 North (Urbanna Road) - you'll find a blue ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. In 1763 Ralph Wormeley III of Rosegill sold this house to James Mills, a Scottish merchant. In 1791 Arthur Lee bought it and 1,000 adjacent acres to be his home in retirement. Lee named this estate Landsdowne in honor ... More on HMDB