George Washington's Mount Vernon
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
George Washington's Mount Vernon is the riverside home of our nation's first president, George Washington. The estate includes a…
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One of the best ways to experience Virginia’s rich history is by visiting its historic homes. As the first and most prosperous of the British colonies, Virginia earned the title “Mother of Presidents,” producing eight U.S. presidents—more than any other state.
From presidential estates to the homes of poets, musicians, and other influential Virginians, these preserved sites offer a behind-the-scenes look at the people and periods that shaped the Commonwealth. Many are open for tours and feature beautiful gardens, making them memorable stops for both history and architecture lovers.
George Washington's Mount Vernon is the riverside home of our nation's first president, George Washington. The estate includes a…
No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello. Monticello is the…
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In 1799, James Monroe and his family moved to Highland, their home in Albemarle County, neighboring Thomas Jefferson's Monticello…
Berkeley invites families to experience eighteenth-century history, explore the gardens and grounds, see our ninth president's…
In 1842 President John Tyler (1841-1845), a Charles City County native, purchased a farmhouse and 900 acres known as “The Grove.”…
The twelfth President of the United States, Zachary Taylor, was born at Montebello, a plantation, on November 24, 1784.The Taylor…
Enjoy an engaging virtual tour of President Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace, a beautiful pre-Civil War manse. Explore…
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site commemorates the life of a progressive and talented African American woman. Despite…
The John Marshall House, built in 1790 in the fashionable Court End neighborhood of Richmond, was the home of the Great Chief…
The Patsy Cline Historic House is open for Guided Tours April 1 - October 31. Seasonal Hours: April 1 - October 31 Wednesday…
Welcome to Stratford Hall Historic Preserve - Where the Voices of American History Still Speak. A National Historic Landmark…
Anne Spencer was a poet, a civil rights activist, a teacher, librarian, wife and mother, and a gardener. More than thirty of her…
Built by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fielding Lewis, this Georgian-style, brick mansion…
Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the State Capitol houses America’s oldest legislative assembly. Daily one-hour guided tours showcase…
A National Historic Landmark on the James River off scenic Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg, Shirley stands as a…
This 1912 Italianate marble villa sits high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in Afton, VA. Major James Dooley, an executive with the…
Oatlands, a National Trust site, encompasses 360 acres in scenic easements and features a Greek Revival mansion, circa 1804, rare…
Robert Carter Burwell built Long Branch Plantation (ca. 1811), located in Millwood, VA, with the assistance of a local builder and…
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History’s mission is to inspire community cohesiveness and facilitate impactful education…
You're invited to discover the people who bring history to life at Colonial Williamsburg. Your admission ticket is your key to…
Agecroft Hall & Gardens museum is located on 23 acres overlooking the James River in the neighborhood of Windsor Farms, not far…
Virginia House was formerly an English manor house that was relocated to Richmond in 1925. The home is now owned and operated by…
Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park with many unique experiences for all to enjoy. Stroll through the gardens and…
The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753 by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member…
One of America's oldest frame dwellings (circa 1670), Belle Air is a unique and important architectural monument. Massive pine…
Westover is one of the most elegant and historic colonial plantations. It was built in the first half of the 18th century by the…
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