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.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife RefugeEstablished in 1974, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 112,684 acres of forested wetlands in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The 3,100 acre Lake Drummond lies at the center of the swamp, with the ... Read More
Historic African American Waterman Hobson VillageONCE SELF SUFFICIENT AND INDEPENDENT STILL THRIVES TO SURVIVE "Hobson, continue to trace its roots back to the early 1700's through a variety of deeds and land grants given to the freedmen prior to and just after the Civil War. These men and women... Read More
Suffolk-Nansemond Historical SocietyHeadquarters of the Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society and the offices of Preservation of Historic Suffolk. The facility features a tour of the 1881 home, extensive exhibit of collections, Afternoon Conversations, and research with historical re... Read More