Experience American History
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday by Visiting Virginia’s Revolutionary History Sites
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is upon us, and will surely be one of the largest celebration's in the…
8 Colonial History Towns in Virginia
As home to the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, Virginia has plenty of towns that are deeply connected to the…
13 Iconic Places in Virginia for History Lovers
Many states in America boast historic connections, but none have a more deeply rooted claim to the origins of our country than…
5 Historic Towns to Visit in Coastal Virginia
Virginia is a popular destination for history buffs, drawing countless visitors each year to presidential homes and iconic…
Exploring Virginia’s History: Hamilton & the Virginian Presidents
As the first, largest, and most prosperous of the British colonies in America, Virginia provided four of the first five presidents…
Explore Revolutionary Sites
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…
Colonial Williamsburg
- 1 Visitor Center Drive
You're invited to discover the people who bring history to life at Colonial Williamsburg. Your admission ticket is your key to…
Colonial NHP – Yorktown Battlefield
- Historic Yorktown
Begin your visit at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, where an orientation film, museum exhibits, and bookstore are…
Monticello - Home of Thomas Jefferson
- 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello. Monticello is the…
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
- 200 Water Street
The museum is open daily where America’s struggle for independence, from the beginnings of Colonial unrest to the formation of the…
St. John's Church
- 2401 East Broad Street
St. John’s Church, the site of Patrick Henry’s impassioned oratory “give me liberty or give me death” is one of the oldest wooden…
James Madison's Montpelier
- 11350 Constitution Highway
SEE WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE DETAILS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS. Montpelier is open 9 am - 4 pm. *See website for days of operations*…
Nelson House
- 208 Nelson St.
During the war, the Nelson House was home to one of Yorktown’s most famous residents—and signer of the Declaration of…
Historic Kenmore
- 1201 Washington Avenue
Built by George Washington's sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fielding Lewis, this Georgian-style, brick mansion…
Curiosity Starts Here
Spark curiosity with hands-on exhibits and immersive stories the whole family will love. Explore and discover together.
Virginia's Cabin Capital
You’re not gonna believe the adventure, the connectivity, the fresh air and the friendliness in Page Valley, VA. Get ready to explore wonders.
