Places To Visit

Places to Visit




History can be felt everywhere in Virginia, from the mountains to the beaches and every place in between. Visit these sites and discover why Virginia’s History is America’s Story and how our Commonwealth helped shape our nation.

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Laurel Hill, Birthplace of J.E.B. StuartLaurel Hill, Birthplace of J.E.B. Stuart
Patrick County

Laurel Hill is located in the southwestern part of Patrick County within sight of the boundary line of North Carolina and Virginia. The seventy-five-acre site, owned by the J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust, is open to the public dawn to du... Read More

Laurel Meadow Historic HomeLaurel Meadow Historic Home
Hanover County

Laurel Meadow's dwelling house is a model example of the eastern Virginia vernacular farmhouse of the first half of the 19th century. Its dormered gable roof, hall/parlor plan, and asymmetrical facade are all features associated with the building typ... Read More

Lavender & Liberty: 1776 Tours & ReceptionLavender & Liberty: 1776 Tours & Reception
Rockingham County

1776 Tours & Reception held on June 14 & 28 only. All other weekend tours are not 1776 themed. 1776 tours include a walking tour with historical costumes, lavender Upick and a reception with baked goods, wine or lemonade and character photo opportuni... Read More

Lee County Historical Society (Old Friendship Baptist ChurchLee County Historical Society (Old Friendship Baptist Church
Lee County

The Town of Glade Spring was laid out in 1794. The Lee County Historical Society promotes the study and preservation of the history of Lee County. Located in the Old Friendship Baptist Church Building approximately 4 miles west of the county seat at ... Read More

Lee Hall DepotLee Hall Depot
City of Newport News

Lee Hall Depot was erected circa 1881 on the Chesapeake & Ohio rail line. After construction, the village of Lee Hall rapidly developed around the depot. The wooden building consists of a two-story central section flanked by single-story wings. The S... Read More

Lee Hall MansionLee Hall Mansion
City of Newport News

Lee Hall Mansion is an Italianate residence built in 1859 by prominent planter, Richard Decatur Lee, for his family. Only three years after the house's completion, the Lees fled their home as the Peninsula became one of the first battlegrounds of the... Read More

Lee-Fendall House Museum & GardenLee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
City of Alexandria

The Lee-Fendall House Museum is a historic house museum located in Old Town Alexandria. Built in 1785, it has been home to members of the Lee family, enslaved people and domestic servants, convalescing Union soldiers, the prominent Downham family, an... Read More

Leesburg Historic DistrictLeesburg Historic District
Loudoun County

Known for being one of the best preserved and most picturesque downtowns in Virginia, Downtown Leesburg is your everyday destination: historic sites and museums, vibrant culinary scene, large selection of breweries, award-winning wineries, boutiques... Read More

Leesville Dam Archaeological SiteLeesville Dam Archaeological Site
Pittsylvania County

This prehistoric site along the Roanoke River contains well-preserved archaeological material dating from the Late Woodland period. The site is characterized by high integrity of cultural features including midden, bone and seed remains, pottery shar... Read More

Legacies of Independence: Four Art ExhibitionsLegacies of Independence: Four Art Exhibitions
City of Charlottesville

Legacies of Independence features a slate of art exhibitions including Georges Adeagbo: Thomas Jefferson and the Legacies of Independence; Collection and Translation: Thomas Jefferson in Southern France; Independent Ideas: Narcissa Chisholm ... Read More

Lewis StoreLewis Store
City of Fredericksburg

Initially constructed in 1749 by John Lewis and his son, Fielding, George Washington's brother-in-law, the Lewis Store is a significant example of Georgian Commercial architecture and one of the oldest urban retail buildings in the United States. The... Read More

Liber-Tea CelebrationLiber-Tea Celebration
City of Fairfax

Raise a cup to 250 years of American history with LiberTea, our special edition patriotic blend crafted to inspire and refresh. This unique tea combines juicy blueberries, soothing lavender, and bright lemon to create a vibrant, floral lemonade-inspi... Read More

Liber-Tea Relaunching CelebrationLiber-Tea Relaunching Celebration
Fairfax County

It may not be July just yet, but True Honey Teas is thrilled to offer an early launch of our fan-favorite blend, Liber-Tea! Celebrate Summer in every sip with LiberTea! This special edition blend combines juicy blueberry, calming lavender, and bright... Read More

Liberia HouseLiberia House
City of Manassas

In 1825 Harriett Bladen Mitchell Weir and her husband William James Weir built the house that would become known as Liberia. On the eve of the Civil War the plantation had grown into one of the largest and most successful in western Prince William Co... Read More

Library of VirginiaLibrary of Virginia
City of Richmond

The Library of Virginia is open to the public 6 days a week and features special collections including ledgers of plantation owners, petitions of slaves and free blacks, Indian treaties, and Virginia's original copy of the United States Bill of Right... Read More

 

 

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