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Sherwood Forest Plantation

Charles City, Virginia

History, Historic House

The 1730 estate was the home of John Tyler, 10th President of the United Sates. He lived in the house from 1842 until his death in 1862. It has remained in the Tyler family and is presently owned and occupied by Tyler's grandson. Free for VAM members.

Smith’s Fort Plantation

Surry, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Park

Smith’s Fort Plantation is nestled on the south side of the James River, located on the site of Captain John Smith’s planned “New Fort”, on the land given by Chief Powhatan as a dowry for his daughter Pocahontas upon her marriage to John Rolfe. The 18th century manor house retains much of its original woodwork and provides examples of early American and English period furnishings from the late 16th through the early 18th centuries.

Southampton County Historical Society

Newsoms, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Operates the Southampton Agricultural Forestry Museum and the Rochelle-Prince House.

Stonewall Jackson House

Lexington, Virginia

History, Historic House

The Stonewall Jackson House is the only home that the famous Confederate General Thomas Jonathan 'Stonewall' Jackson ever owned. Jackson and his wife, Mary Anna Morrison, lived in the house while he taught at the Virginia Military Institute before the Civil War. The house, a Registered National Landmark, is owned and operated by the Stonewall Jackson Foundation.

Sully Historic Site

Chantilly, Virginia

History, Historic House, Military, Park

The visitor center is conveniently located at the site’s entrance, just off the main parking lot. Come in to get information about the site and upcoming events, purchase tickets for the historic house or forgotten road tours, or pick up a self-guided walking tour of the grounds.

Shirley Plantation

Charles City, Virginia

Culture, General, History, Historic House

On a bluff overlooking the James River, Shirley Plantation offers stunning views and a history like no other attraction in America. Encompassing over 700 riverfront acres, Shirley Plantation is America’s oldest farm and family-owned business and is lived in and actively managed by direct descendants of the original builders. Considered an architectural treasure due to its “flying staircase”, authentic structures and hand-carved woodwork, Shirley Plantation has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years.

South River Meeting House

Lynchburg, Virginia

History, Historic House

South River Meeting House in Lynchburg, 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.

Stone House Foundation

Stephens City, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Stone House Foundation promotes the education and preservation of the history, culture, and lore of the lower Shenandoah Valley by interpreting the buildings, objects, landscapes, and lives of the people of Stephens City and old Frederick County for the benefit of children, residents, and visitors.

Strasburg Museum

Strasburg, Virginia

History, Historic House

The museum is located in a registered Historic Landmark in the Shenandoah Valley and exhibits farm and home items, crafts, as well as Civil War and railroad artifacts.

Sweet Briar Museum

Sweet Briar, Virginia

History, Historic House, University

The museum is a Nationally Registered three building complex consisting of a president's house and slave cabins. The museum contains an almanac, archives and some personal possessions of the 19th century founding family.