Places To Visit

The story of African-American transition after the Civil War is featured at Long's Chapel at Zenda in Harrisonburg. The chapel served as a spiritual and educational center of Zenda or “Little Africa,” a settlement formed after the Civil War by ne... Read More

Founded in 1839 as the Farmville Female Seminary Association, Longwood's history has been one of constant growth and evolution. The institution had a series of names over its early history, becoming Longwood College in 1949, turning fully co-ed in 19... Read More

Loretta exemplifies the transformation of many Fauquier County farmhouses into prestige estates by owners whose wealth came from sources other than agriculture. The house began as a conventional early-19th-century brick dwelling built by Frances Edmo... Read More

Lost Barrel is a family-owned farm brewery located in Middleburg, VA, that prides itself on meticulous production using fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. Founded in 2020 with a mission to create a welcoming gathering place for friends... Read More

Loudoun's only museum dedicated to agricultural history, the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum explores historic land use from ancient indigenous Americans through today's farmers. LHFM will commemorate the 250th anniversary with an exhibit about the 1776... Read More

The Loudoun Museum strives to preserve Loudoun County's diverse and complete history; authentically interpret Loudoun's culture, history, and natural treasures; and fulfill our role as the official repository for Loudoun's history. The Museum cares f... Read More

Public park dedicated to local mining historian Louis Henegar and the numerous coal miners in the community. The park features many examples of underground mining equipment used in modern day mining.... Read More

Experience the rich history and diverse heritage of Louisa County in through our museum exhibits, hands-on programs, geneaology research, and digital tours. Come visit our Heritage Farm which features the Michie House and the Trevilian Schoolhouse. ... Read More

We are committed to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Town of Lovettsville and the surrounding area known as "The German Settlement". Displayed are various artifacts, photographs, documentation, household articles, tools, genea... Read More

Lower Chapel is one of two chapels ordered in 1710, along with the main parish church, to serve Middlesex County's Christ Church Parish. The other chapel does not survive. Lower Chapel, begun in 1714, was so named because it was located in the lower ... Read More

Born enslaved in 1856, Lucy F. Simms went on to receive her degree from Virginia's Hampton Institute, and eventually settled in Harrisonburg to teach over 1,800 students from three generations of families. The Lucy F. Simms School was built soon afte... Read More

The Lynnhaven House is considered by some to be one of the most well-preserved examples of early Virginia vernacular architecture, surviving nearly 300 years of Tidewater history. The home was built by Francis Thelaball, a middling plantation owner a... Read More

In 1961 General MacArthur gifted all his trophies, medals, prizes, decorations, uniforms, flags, swords, battle souvenirs, personal papers, documents, records and other personal memorabilia to the City of Norfolk. The Memorial is located in the histo... Read More

Maggie's House, located next door to the Old Stone Jail Museum, is home to the Fluvanna Historical Society's archives and offices. The society's rich and remarkable archive is housed here and is open to the public for research. Maggie's House is o... Read More

There are no places in Southampton County more heavy with history than those associated with the 1831 Nat Turner Insurrection. Mahone's Tavern in the county seat of Courtland (formerly Jerusalem) is among them. Built in 1796 and known variously as Ke... Read More