The Gettysburg History Center proudly presents The Battle of Gettysburg in a truly unique and orignal light and sound show that is fully narrated. The three days of the epic battle are presented across a three dimensional landscape that is the largest military diorama in the United States.
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Germanna Colonies Memorial
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
The Germanna Visitor Center and Library building is one of the jewels of Germanna. The Germanna Visitor Center is located on Virginia Route #3 adjacent to the Germanna Community College’s main campus which is built on land donated by the Germanna Foundation to the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of building the college. The […]
George Washington Carver Regional High School
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
African Americans throughout Virginia lobbied persistently for better education, yet progress came slowly. Culpeper and Orange offered very limited secondary programs, while Greene, Madison, and Rappahannock did not extend beyond seventh grade.
George Rogers Clark Historic Marker
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
A mile north was born George Rogers Clark, defender of Kentucky and conqueror of the Northwest, November 19, 1752.
General Lee’s Headquarters
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Civil War Museum housed in the Gettysburg headquarters of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. It was in this house that Gen. Lee & his staff planned the Battle of Gettysburg. Tour the museum’s exhibits located in this historic structure. Artifacts from the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War are showcased. Visitors will also find […]
Gathland State Park and War Correspondents
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Hiking
Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, some of which have been restored.
Freedom Museum
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Lest We Forget’, is the motto of this museum, where visitors can enjoy an array of memorabilia, photography, artifacts, and interactive displays detailing U.S. military involvement in 20th century wars and conflicts.
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Center
Battle Sites, Historical Sites, Battle Sites, Historical Sites
Scenic Drives and Trails
The visitor center contains exhibits, a 22-minute movie and bookstore to help orient visitors to the 1862 battle. A five-mile driving tour and several walking trails provide access to the key spots on the battlefield including Chatham Manor.
Frederick Historic District
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
Shopping
Restaurants
Frederick was a regional market and industrial center well into the 20th century. During the Civil War, Frederick was witness to three Confederate invasions, thirty-eight skirmishes and two major battles (South Mountain and Monocacy) as hundreds of thousands of soldiers marched through the community.
Farnsworth House
Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Historical Homes, Historical Sites
Restaurants
As a sharpshooters post, the building shows the scars of more than 100 bullet holes. Ghost stories in cellar and candlelight walks at the Inn/Bed & Breakfast and Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant. Civil War period dining experience. Some specialties include game pie, peanut soup, spoon bread and pumpkin fritters. Period fare served by period dressed […]
Farmer’s Delight
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Farmer’s Delight is a country estate dating back to pre-Revolutionary America. The house itself was built in the 1790’s by Colonel Joseph Flavius Lane (1756 – 1803) on a five hundred acre parcel of land that can be traced to the original King Charles II 1661 land grant of 5,282,000 Virginia acres to seven English […]
Fairview Cemetery
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Fairview is a beautiful cemetery which dates back to the 1800’s. Its rolling acres have met the needs and desires of many who seek a peaceful and well-maintained burial place.