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.

 




 

Colvin Run MillColvin Run Mill
Fairfax County

Explore beautifully wooded and landscaped grounds around historic Colvin Run Mill and General Store. Picnic, shop, hike, attend special programs and tour the 200-year-old working mill.... Read More

Ellanor C. Lawrence ParkEllanor C. Lawrence Park
Fairfax County

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park blends natural beauty with rich history, featuring an 18th-century mill, miller's house and outbuildings that tell the story of its farming past. Visitors can explore historic trails, discover cultural artifacts and see the p... Read More

George MasonGeorge Mason's Gunston Hall
Fairfax County

Gunston Hall is the historic home of the writer of the Virginian Declaration of Rights, George Mason. The house has been open to the public with furniture, decorative arts, books, and other interpretive items since April 25, 1952. It has since grown ... Read More

George WashingtonGeorge Washington's Distillery and Gristmill
Fairfax County

Learn about the process used to make George Washington's famous whiskey at the Distillery, or experience the colonial flour making process at the Gristmill. Seasonal hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 1 through November 1. Admission ... Read More

George WashingtonGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon
Fairfax County

The mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington,... Read More

Green Spring GardensGreen Spring Gardens
Fairfax County

Demonstration gardens, a greenhouse and a newly-expanded horticultural center provide visitors with scenes to delight the senses, and for the home gardening enthusiast, the possibility for new ideas as well. A kitchen garden, fruit garden, wildflower... Read More

Historic CentrevilleHistoric Centreville
Fairfax County

Centreville, Virginia, established in 1792, has a rich history as a crossroads community that played significant roles during the Civil War. Today, visitors can explore Historic Centreville Park, which features preserved Civil War fortifications and ... Read More

Historic Green SpringHistoric Green Spring
Fairfax County

Historic Green Spring, built in 1784 by John Moss, has a rich history spanning farming, Civil War intrigue and architectural significance. Once home to the Moss family, then Civil War veteran Fountain Beattie and later power couple Michael and Belind... Read More

Historic HuntleyHistoric Huntley
Fairfax County

Historic Huntley, built in 1825 as a summer retreat for Thomson Francis Mason, is a Federal-style villa located near Huntley Meadows Park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has served as a retreat, grain farm, Civil War encampmen... Read More

National Museum of the United States ArmyNational Museum of the United States Army
Fairfax County

As the Army's national landmark, the National Museum of the United States Army is an enduring effort to tell the Army's story and honor the accomplishments, sacrifices, and commitment of American Soldiers. We are home to all Soldiers: past, present, ... Read More

Sully Historic SiteSully Historic Site
Fairfax County

Sully Historic Site was completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress. The site is on the National Register for Historic Places, is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is part of the Na... Read More

Workhouse Arts CenterWorkhouse Arts Center
Fairfax County

The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia is a 55-acre center for the arts and arts education that, through adaptive reuse, utilizes existing structures on repurposed land in the former Lorton Reformatory - one of Virginia's recognized historic s... Read More

 

 

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