The history of the Revolution can be felt everywhere in Virginia, from the mountains to the beaches. Learn about the American Revolution and Independence and how Virginia helped shape our nation at these attractions and museums.
Falling Spring FallsFalling Spring Falls is a breathtaking 80' waterfall that is one of the most visited and photographed spots in the Alleghany Highlands. The scenic waterfall is located on Route 220 in Alleghany County, just five miles north of Covington, Virginia. Th... Read More
Fort YoungConstructed nearby about 1756 as a wooden palisaded fort, Fort Young, originally known as Dickinsons Fort, stood near the Jackson River. It was one in a series of forts authorized by the Virginia General Assembly to be built on the frontier to prote... Read More
Jacob Persinger HouseOne of the earliest of Alleghany County's pioneer dwellings, this house was built by Jacob Persinger, member of a settler family. Persinger as a child was captured by a group of Native Americans and later adopted many of their cultural practices. Aft... Read More