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The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail

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

Warrenton, VA
exterior of the museum at the old jail house

The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail (formally known as The Old Jail Museum) is located in the old Fauquier County prison complex. It was erected in 1808 as the 6th jail in Warrenton.

Museum of Culpeper History

Museums, Museums

Culpeper, VA
culpepper museum logo

The Museum of Culpeper History showcases the rich history and interprets the significant events that shapes Culpeper today. From the dinosaurs that roamed the area during the Triassic period to the soldiers that camped and fought here during the Civil War there is so much to discover!

James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage

Historic Towns & Villages, Museums, Presidential Homes & Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Museums, Presidential Homes & Sites

Orange, VA
inside the james madison museum with period items on display such as a vintage automobile

A unique presidential, multi-cultural and agricultural museum; the first in the U.S. to honor James Madison, Jr. Our collection consists of a diverse mix of artifacts that includes documents, textiles, farm equipment, conveyances, presidential artifacts and  a 1733 tenant farmhouse built for Alexander Spotswood. Our exhibit rooms: Presidents, Black History, Native American, Hall of Agriculture […]

National Road Museum

Museums, Museums

Boonsboro, MD
poster with 19th century artwork showing that the National Road Museum is opening in 2020

Opening in early 2020, the National Road Museum is Maryland’s first museum dedicated to the Historic National Road. A dynamic new place for discovery, sparking a passion for American history and preservation of historic roads.