Surry, Virginia

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Bacon’s Castle was originally home to a prosperous planter, Arthur Allen, and his family. Following Allen’s death, the house was inherited by his son, Major Arthur Allen II. A loyalist supporter of the colonial government and member of the House of Burgesses, Major Allen was driven from his house in 1676 by followers of the patriot rebel Nathaniel Bacon, whose uprising later came to be known as Bacon’s Rebellion. The episode later gave Bacon’s Castle its name though the house remained in the Allen family until 1844.

Abingdon, Virginia

Art

Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Elliston, Virginia

Art

Bear Mt. Workshop/Levaughn Online Art Gallery in Elliston, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Bedford, Virginia

Historical Society

For over 25 year the Bedford Historical Society, all all-volunteer, nonprofit organization of 400 members has provided leadership and resources for numerous preservation, educational, ad heritage tourism projects. The society's funds come only from private donations and fundraising projects and events. The Historical Society was formed to rescue the Historic Meeting House from the bulldozer. The restored Landmark Memorial was the first building in Bedford City to be placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places (1977) and is now protected in perpetuity by a preservation easement. The Historic Society was also responsible for New London Academy being listed on the National Register in 1971, a necessity for its subsequent restoration by alumni.

Middletown, Virginia

Historic House

This historic 1797 plantation boasts Jeffersonian architecture, a superb decorative arts collection, and gardens. It was the home of James Madison's sister and site of 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek.

Manassas, Virginia

Archaeology, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Ben Lomond is an antebellum farm that served as a hospital during the Civil War. The home was referenced in many Civil War Era documents as the Pringle House because of the men who lived here in 1861. Many of the soldiers that were brought to the hospital penned their names and brief messages on the walls of the home.

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History

Richmond's museum of Jewish history and culture. The site includes four exhibition galleries with a permanent exhibition "Commonwealth and Community-The Jewish Experience in Virginia"

Dale City, Virginia

Until recently the park has only been utilized as a recreation pool and a small meeting space. Recent renovations have vastly improved the pool and community center located at Birchdale Recreation Center, and now the surrounding community can expect to see more programs, clinics, and special events in the years to come

Bland, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Volunteers are at the jail each Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for research and shopping, and on other days by appointment.

Rocky Mount, Virginia

Culture, History, University

The Institute promotes an understanding of regional folkways among people of all ages and backgrounds. Produces an array of programs and publications - school and public performances, regional surveys of folk music and crafts, video productions, audio recordings, traveling exhibits and online exhibits.

Arlington, Virginia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Donated to the Arlington Historical Society in 1975, this is Arlington's oldest residence. It was built around 1742. It is a rare example of the homes where the working class people of the time lived. It is occupied by a caretaker for the Society and the interior may be seen by calling ahead. The small house - with its original logs, clapboard roof and pegged floorboards - is one room with a loft and an attached lean-to room at the rear. The house was built by John Ball on a 166-acre land grant from Lord Thomas Fairfax and later owned by William Carlin, tailor to George Washington. Three generations of the Carlin family owned the property for more than 100 years. The third generation, brother and sister Andrew and Anne, ran a dairy farm and built the 1880 house that adjoins the Ball cabin.

Warm Springs, Virginia

Culture, History

The Museum building was originally a law office which was moved from the original courthouse located at the current Warm Springs Inn. The items in the Museum have all been donated by friends of the Society who want to see Bath County history preserved for future generations. These artifacts are of interest to all those who visit, not only the local people, but visitors from all over the world. From antique side saddles, to period clothing, original historic photos, farm implements and tools, Civil War and Indian Artifacts, even a grand piano, there is something here to interest everyone.This Museum and research library is dedicated to presenting and preserving the rich history of Bath County, Virginia.

Bedford, Virginia

Culture, History

The Bedford City/County Museum building was built in 1895 as a Masonic Temple. This is the only example of Romanesque Revival architecture in Bedford and is impressive with its multi-colored brick, stone archways, terra cotta ornamentation and bay windows. The museum showcases Bedford's history from early native American life through the War Between the States and into the twentieth century. It is also headquarters for the Bedford Genealogical Society and library.

New Market, Virginia

Art, History

This site includes bedrooms displaying all periods of antique American furniture dating from 1650 to 1930, as well as a gift shop, fine antiques, pottery, glassware, and housewares.

Manassas, Virginia

If you are looking for a children’s program, dance instruction, an outdoor pavilion rental at Long or Nokesville parks, or a location for that indoor event you need to plan for, the staff at Ben Lomond Community Center strives to provide friendly and thorough customer service to each and every one of our customers. Stop by and check us out!

Charles City, Virginia

Historic House

Berkeley is the location of the first official Thanksgiving and birthplace of Benjamin Harrison and President W.H. Harrison. It was the Civil War headquarters of Gen. McClellan. The site includes the 1726 mansion, antiques, gardens, restaurant, and gift shop.

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Big Stone Gap in Big Stone Gap, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History

Boyce, Virginia

Nature Centers, Science, University

Blandy Experimental Farm is a 700-acre University of Virginia research facility situated in the northern Shenandoah Valley,about 10 miles east of Winchester and 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. Blandy Experimental Farm is also the home of the State Arboretum of Virginia, displaying more than 8,000 trees and woody shrubs. The collections include more than half the world’s pine species, the Virginia Native Plant Trail, the Boxwood Memorial Garden, a spectacular grove of more than 300 ginkgo trees, an herb garden featuring culinary, medicinal and ornamental herbs, and much more.

Woodbridge, Virginia

If you'd like to race, we have an excellent facility that is available for rental. Read below for more information. Your Prince William County Park Authority believes in having a wide range of recreation and sports activities for everyone!