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Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Alexandria, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The museum consists of two tavern buildings made famous in the 18th century by tavern keeper John Gadsby. The taverns were a center of political, business and social life in early Alexandria. Famous patrons include George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Germanna Historical Site and Visitor's Center

Locust Grove, Virginia

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

We invite you to come visit us and enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique architecture found in this area of Virginia so rich in history. This land speaks of a great triumph of the human spirit and the rich legacy of colonial Virginia.

Green Spring Gardens Park

Alexandria, Virginia

Historic House, Nature Centers, Science

The park has demonstration gardens, a nature center, a greenhouse, and an 18th century house. Operated by the National Park Service.

Gunston Hall Plantation

Mason Neck, Virginia

Historic House

The plantation is the restored 18th century home of George Mason, author of America's first Bill of Rights.

Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Art, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House

Belmont, The Gari Melchers Estate and Memorial Gallery, in Stafford County near Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the former residence of the American figure painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). The museum consists of the artist's home, studio and gardens. The stone studio and galleries house the largest collection of Melchers' works anywhere. Gari Melchers was one of the most decorated artists of his day. Today he is virtually unknown. His unvarying ambition to reproduce the essential character of a place and its people was the key to his international success, and yet it caused him to be considered old-fashioned by the close of his career.

Gloucester Museum of History

White Marsh, Virginia

Historic House

The museum is located in the historic Botetourt Building, c.1770, on Main Street. Permanent and changing exhibits relate to local history.

Gum Springs Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center

Alexandria, Virginia

Art, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Featured Exhibits: The Museum is featuring an photographic exhibit of Gum Springs' residents and founding families. Many of these photos are close to 100 years old, some older.