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.
Colonial ChurchThe artistry of the colonial mason is well demonstrated in the former Anglican Upper Church, Stratton Major Parish. The otherwise simple church building is accented by walls of Flemish bond with glazed headers, gauged-brick arches, rubbed-brick corne... Read More
Corbin's ChurchThe New Church, also known as Corbin's Church, stood to the east of this road. Councillor Richard Corbin, who also served as Receiver-General of the colony, donated "Goliath's Old Field" for the church, which was completed in 1768 to replace two olde... Read More
Courthouse Tavern MuseumAs reported in a Virginia newspaper, "The King and Queen Courthouse Tavern Museum is a Real Gem...located in a Middle Peninsula county with a lot of rural charm." The out-of-the-way location easily evokes the past that the Museum is preserving. The M... Read More
LanevilleA mile and a half southwest stood Laneville, built by Richard Corbin, receiver general (treasurer) about 1760 on the site of an earlier house. There Patrick Henry sent, May 1775, to obtain money in payment for the colony's powder seized by Lord Dunmo... Read More