The Confederate columns, led by Jackson’s force, headed to this Bull Run Mountain pass after leaving The Plains. Jackson’s troops sprinted though Aug. 26 without a problem, putting distance between him and Longstreet, who lagged behind. By Aug. 28, there were lots of Federals in the areas, some of whom headed to the gap to […]
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Thoroughfare Gap Civil War Trails Site
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
Thomas Balch Library
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
A history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg. Collections focus on Loudoun County, regional and Virginia history, genealogy, military history with special emphasis on the American Civil War, and ethnic history. The collection includes books, periodicals, maps, photographs, newspapers, and manuscripts. Lectures on history and genealogy offered in the fall, […]
The Wilderness Battlefield Exhibit Shelter
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
An open-air shelter provides orientation exhibits. A five-mile driving tour and several walking trails provide access to key spots on the 1864 battlefield.
The Upperville, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
The Plains, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor offers tours of the restored former home of General George C. Marshall, Architect of Allied Victory for World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Nobel Peace Laureate. Ninety percent of the furnishings and memorabilia are original to the Marshall period of residency, from […]
The Graffiti House
Historical Homes, Historical Sites, Historical Homes, Historical Sites
Hiking, Scenic Drives and Trails
Built as a residence for a local family, the Graffiti House was converted into a hospital after the Battle of Kelly’s Ford in March of 1863.
Taylorstown, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
Stanardsville, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
Prior to Independence, the predecessor of the American Episcopal Church was the Anglican Church, known generally as the Church of England. Virginia law required its colonists to attend and support that church, which made it unpopular with many of them.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
When the Anglican Church was established by law, Baptists were often imprisoned for preaching without licenses. In 1769 Culpeper officials imprisoned James Ireland for preaching without a commission from the ecclesiastical/civil authorities.