Hampton, Virginia

History

Hampton, Virginia

Art, History, University

The museum features over 9,000 objects including traditional African, Native American, Asian & Pacific Island art, fine arts, and objects relating to the University's history.

Dayton, Virginia

Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

"Invincible Spirit: History in the Heart of the Shenandoah " tells the history of Rockingham County and Harrisonburg from pre-Columbus times through the present. Here, you can learn which Native American groups utilized the Valley, understand the local impact of our nation's wars, explore a pioneer toolshed, discover what industries fed the pre-Civil War economy, and appreciate the new diversity of our community. And, don't miss the sixteen-foot neon pencil that formerly 'pointed' the way to Service Stationers on Market Street for years. You can pay that old friend - bright as ever - a visit right here at the Heritage Museum.

Sterling, Virginia

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

The Heritage Farm Musem preserves the history of agriculture and promotes the agricultural heritage of Loudoun County.

Herndon, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The depot, c. 1857, is home to Herndon Historical Society.The Herndon Museum houses railroad memorabilia, information on Commander William Lewis Herndon, for whom the town was named; and artifacts from local residents. Operated by the Historical Society of Herndon, the building dates back to the 1850s and served as a train station until 1968

Monterey, Virginia

History

The museum traces the history of maple syrup making in a replica of an old-time sugar house.

Alexandria, Virginia

Church, History

Completed in 1773, this is a Georgian style church with a Palladian chancel window, an unusual feature for a Virginia church of the period. George Washington and Robert E. Lee were among early worshipers.

Fairfax, Virginia

History

Historic Fairfax City, Inc. in Fairfax, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Hanover, Virginia

Art, Culture, History, Historic House

The Tavern is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Hanover Courthouse Historic District. The District includes the Courthouse (1735 and listed separately as a National Landmark), old jail (1830s), clerk's office (early 19th Century), and the tavern. This set of buildings is a rare surviving example of the county governmental complex once common in Virginia.

Occoquan, Virginia

History

Historic Occoquan/Mill House Museum in Occoquan, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Norfolk, Virginia

History, Military

Relive the naval battles and events that took place in Norfolk and helped shape the nation's history through the museum's exhibits. Battles like those off the Virginia Capes during the American Revolution, Civil War (the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia), World War II and Desert Storm are illustrated through detailed ship models, naval artwork, underwater artifacts and traditional exhibits.

Ashland, Virginia

Culture, History

Hanover County Black Heritage Society in Ashland, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Chesterfield, Virginia

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Natural History, Park, Specialized

This new English settlement would be called “The Commonwealth of Henrico” or “Henricus” in honor of the eldest son of King James I, Prince Henry. The recreated English settlement represents various military, trades, and farming elements of Henricus during the early colonial period from 1611-1622.

Norfolk, Virginia

Art, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park

A fine arts museum housed in Tudor style home on 13 acres along the Lafayette River. The Hermitage Foundation Museum is truly a celebration of the arts. Some of the works include Italian and French textiles and laces, English and European ceramics and paintings, hand painted glass from Germany, ivory carvings, Persian rugs, and ritual bronzes and ceramic tomb figures from China.

Gordonsville, Virginia

History, Historic House, Military

Before the Civil War, the Exchange Hotel with its high ceiling parlors and grand veranda welcomed passengers from the two rail lines: the Virginia Central Railroad and the Alexandria Railroad. Soon war began. Troops, supplies, and wounded were transported on these railroads to Gordonsville. The Exchange Hotel became the Gordonsville Receiving Hospital which provided care for 70,000 soldiers, both Confederate and Union. In the reconstruction period, this hospital served the newly freed slaves as a freedman's bureau hospital. As the United States healed and the railroads boomed, this graceful building returned to its role of hotel. Now fully restored, the hotel is now a museum dedicated to the Civil War era.

Independence, Virginia

History

Exhibits feature artifacts and antiques from the early 19th century that were used in early mountain homesteads. Collections include tools and implements of house, barn and blacksmith shop as well as Native American artifacts and early U.S. maps.

Dumfries, Virginia

History

Historic Dumfries - Weems Botts Museum in Dumfries, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Gordonsville, Virginia

History

Historic Gordonsville, Inc. in Gordonsville, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Hopewell, Virginia

Church, History

The foundation operates the St. Dennis Chapel Early History Museum and Weston Manor. See listings for both.

Blacksburg, Virginia

General, History, Historic House

This 1770s Tidewater Plantation style house stands on its original foundation and is the birthplace of two Virginia Governors. Costumed interpreters give tours of the seven period furnished rooms, a gift shop is also available.