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.
Burke's TavernThis simple vernacular hostelry is a reminder of a flourishing period in the area, when taverns were the scene of much local socializing and political activity. Located at a rural crossroads on the Nottoway/Prince Edward County line, the tavern foste... Read More
Little Mountain Pictograph SiteAdorning a rugged rockface, these pictographs in Nottoway County belong to a class of archaeological resources whose rarity makes them significant at the national level. The Little Mountain Pictograph Site features a single human hand print, a possib... Read More
Schwartz TavernSchwartz Tavern, Blackstone's oldest building, was purchased by an early settler in Nottoway County named John Schwartz in 1790. In May 1798, Schwartz was issued a license to operate a tavern at this site. Schwartz Tavern has been altered several tim... Read More