Gettysburg

To

Monticello

Experience the fascinating historical and cultural landscape that is the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a 180-mile long, 75-mile wide region stretching from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.

LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLACE

The Journey’s National Heritage Area gives visitors unique educational experiences at defining sites of American history, and our award-winning educational programs provide students and educators alike with one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.

NATIONAL HISTORY ACADEMY

​National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American history and government through the power of place.

NATIONAL HISTORY ACADEMY

​National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American history and government through the power of place.

PRESERVING OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE

The Journey protects the unparalleled historic sites and cultural landscapes where American history happened for future generations.

SUPPORT

THE JOURNEY

Be part of creating and sustaining our national treasures.

10,000
National Register of Historic Places Listings
9
Presidential Homes & Sites
18
National & State Parks