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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VIEW ALL EVENTSPublic Lands Day
Virginia Public Lands Day was established in 2017 to celebrate the Commonwealth’s natural heritage and to recognize that Virginia’s public lands are a treasured resource. Celebrate Public Lands Day with a variety of events at Virginia State Parks. Enjoy a fee-free day in our parks on Sept. 26.
Meet the Authors: “From Civil War to Civil Rights: the 15th and 19th Amendments”
Monocacy National Battlefield in partnership with the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation, Eastern National and Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, are excited to bring you a unique opportunity to meet authors and experts who will discuss the connection between the Civil War and the fight to expand voting rights to African American men and […]
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 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 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.
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