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.

 




 

Avoca MuseumAvoca Museum
Campbell County

Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic... Read More

Avoca MuseumAvoca Museum
Campbell County

Avoca was originally the private residence of Colonel Charles Lynch (1736-1796). He established his home here in 1755 as part of a land grant from King George II to his father, in 1740, and called it Green Level. Colonel Charles Lynch was a planter a... Read More

Campbell County Museum at the Historic CourthouseCampbell County Museum at the Historic Courthouse
Campbell County

From 1848 until 1991 the majestic Historic Rustburg Courthouse served as the seat of justice for Campbell County. Now this architectural landmark has a new life as a historic showpiece and an educational center. The perfectly preserved courtroom feat... Read More

Patrick HenryPatrick Henry's Red Hill
Campbell County

Since 1944, Patrick Henry's last home and burial site has been lovingly restored, maintained, and shared with the public. Red Hill keeps the spirit of the Voice of the American Revolution alive by inspiring a better understanding of Colonial history ... Read More

 

 

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