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Old Jail Museum

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Warrenton, VA

Formerly the Fauquier County jail, the original four-cell jail was built in 1808. In 1823, a larger stone jail was built just to the rear of the older structure and the 1808 jail was then converted into a house for the jailor.

Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Historical Homes, Historical Sites

Scenic Drives and Trails

Leesburg, VA

George Carter, descendant of one of Virginia’s first families, began the 3,408 acre Oatlands Plantation in 1798, and began building the classic Federal-style mansion in 1804, adding to and embellishing the house for nearly 30 years.

Oakley and Fat Nancy Wreck Historical Markers

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Orange, VA

The first marker recognizes the significance of the Oakley residence, the central portion of which was built by Dr. Richard Thomas shortly after he bought the surrounding land in 1843.

Oak Hill, VA

Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Presidential Homes & Sites, Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Presidential Homes & Sites

James Monroe (1758-1831), the fifth President of the United States, began the construction of Oak Hill, his Loudoun County mansion, between 1820 and 1823 and lived here following his presidency until 1830, the year before he died.

National Sporting Library & Museum

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Middleburg, VA

The National Sporting Library & Museum, located in beautiful, historic Middleburg, Virginia, is dedicated to preserving, promoting and sharing the literature, art and culture of equestrian, angling and field sports.

National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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Emmitsburg, MD

Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized or made a Catholic Saint.

National Museum of the Marine Corps

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Triangle, VA

While outside the boundaries of The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, the museum interprets the history of the Marine Corps, US Marines storming the armory at Harpers Ferry, WV after its capture by abolitionist John Brown on Oct. 18, 1859. Learn how the Marine Corps have evolved over the past 200 years through […]

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

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Frederick, MD

The Museum is the premiere repository of exhibits and artifacts devoted to the technological and procedural advances made in the medical field during the Civil War. It utilizes its collection to heighten public awareness of the modern medical practices that originated on the battlefields and in the hospitals of this once-divided country. Call for hours: […]

Museum of Frederick County History

Historical Sites, Historical Societies, Museums, Historical Sites, Historical Societies, Museums

Frederick, MA

The Museum is located in a restored two-story home built in 1820, by Frederick physician Dr. John Baltzell, in the heart of Historic Downtown Frederick. It is also the office of the Historical Society of Frederick County.

Mt. Airy, MD

Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites

Mt. Airy, MD

Mount Olivet Cemetery / Francis Scott Key Monument

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Frederick, MA

Established in 1854, Mount Olivet Cemetery contains the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers who fought in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Monocacy.

Morven Park

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Horse Country, Scenic Drives and Trails

Leesburg, Virginia

Purchased in 1903 by Westmoreland and Marguerite Davis, the original residence at Morven Park was a small fieldstone farmhouse built around 1780. By the time the Davises purchased the property, it looked as it does today, with its impressive Greek Revival portico and massive columns.