Historical Attractions
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Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is home to the George Washington National Forest
and some of the most historic communities in the entire state. Filled with
stately plantation homes, cultural museums and
old cemeteries, our region
has lots of things to do if you enjoy learning about history.
Visiting historic Staunton and Charlottesville, vacationers can explore and tour
the homes of several great American Presidents including Thomas Jefferson’s
beautiful estate, James Monroe’s sprawling farmhouse, and Woodrow Wilson’s
quaint birthplace and Presidential library.
Our Virginia Mountain Cabins are located right in the middle of all of the
great activities and outdoor attractions. Below we have listed a few of the infamous
historic places in our area. If you are looking for vacation accommodations and
Virginia Cabin Rentals near Wintergreen Resort and
Sherando Lake, our Virginia
Mountain Cabins are located central to everything in the region. Contact us today to
book your trip!
Antique Fire Engine
Museum
500 N. Augusta St.
Staunton, VA
540-332-3886
Stop in and see the 1911 Robinson fire engine that was completely
restored by the City of Staunton's volunteer fire department. This model
is the only surviving fire truck of its kind in existence and was the
first motorized fire truck to be used in the state of Virginia.
Staunton's fire department is also one of the oldest and most historic
fire department's in the state, having organized in 1790. Stop in 8:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m., free of charge. |
Ash Lawn-Highland
1000 James Monroe Pkwy
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-293-9539
Ashe Lawn-Highland is located in Charlottesville Virginia and is the
home of the 5th President of the United States, James Monroe. President
James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, owned Ash
Lawn-Highland from 1793 to 1826, and during its time as a 535 acre
working farm it was the epitome of southern charm. Ash Lawn-Highland
opened to the public for visitation in 1931 and today is operated by the
College of William and Mary, the alma mater of James Monroe. Visitors
enjoy the spring blooms and the Summer Festival of children's events,
traditional music, and opera in the Boxwood Gardens. |
The Frontier Culture
Museum of Virginia
1290 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24401
540-332-7850
The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia is a living history museum in
Staunton Virginia. It showcases the lifestyle and history of the people
and groups that came to Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley between the
1600's and 1800's. The museum houses five different farms and a shop:
The German Farm, The Scots-Irish Farm, The English Farm, The American
Farm, the Bowman House, and the Blacksmith's shop. Other exhibits
feature reassembled outbuildings and a soon to open Indian and West
African exhibit, as well as a working grist mill. |
Thornrose Cemetary
1041 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA
540-886-8241
This largely Confederate cemetery was established in 1849 and is marked
with several monuments for soldiers. Some 1,777 soldiers were buried
here, many of them have since had their remains removed. Featuring
beautiful architecture, walls, and cast iron urns this is truly a
beautiful, sacred place. |
Woodrow Wilson's
Presidential Library and Museum
18 N. Coalter St.
Staunton, VA
888-496-6376
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States and this is
the site of his birthplace and museum. Here you can tour and learn about
his life and browse his historic library. Fees: Adults $12,
children 6-12 $3, seniors 60+ $10.00, AAA discount $10.00. Credit cards
accepted, wheelchair accessible, public restrooms. Call for hours and
more information. |
Thomas Jefferson's
Monticello
Monticello is the sprawling preserved estate of Thomas Jefferson, one of
our nation's great historical figures and third President of the United
States. Situated atop an 850 foot peak just south of Rivanna Gap near
Charlottesville VA, Monticello is Italian for "little mountain", however
Jefferson's estate was anything but small.
The construction of Monticello Estate began in 1768 and the design was
largely inspired by the Villa Capra La Rotonda which is located near
Vicenza. It is an example of a classical style of Palladian
architecture, and by 1809 the home was basically in its completion,
featuring a beautiful dome. Including the main house the estate also has
other function buildings such as dairy houses, store houses, a nail
factory, a stone weaver's cottage, and numerous slave houses dot the
estate's rolling hills. The main house was the center of the plantation
which is over 5,000 acres.
Jefferson's Monticello Estate is now a museum and visitors can tour and
view rooms on the ground floor and cellar. It became a World Heritage
Site in 1987, a feat it shares with no other private home in the United
States. An image of part of Monticello was featured on the reverse side
of the 5 cent coin, featured between 1938 and 2003, with the image
returning in 2006. Truly a magnificent place, Monticello is a must see! |
Plumb House Museum
1021 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA
540-943-3943
The Plumb House is a historic US home located in Waynesboro, built in
the early 1800s. The house is listed on the National Register of
Historic places, and currently serves as the Plumb House Museum.
The Museum provides information on the Plumb family who lived in the
house for five generations, as well as a history of the Battle of
Waynesboro fought here in 1865 during the American Civil War. |
Humpback Rock Pioneer
Farm
Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 5.9, the Humpback Rock
Visitor Center is also home to the Pioneer Farm. This FREE exhibit of an
Appalachian area farm shows what life was like in the early days.
Complete with home, barn, and numerous outbuildings. Costumed
interpreters can be seen many weekends throughout the summer. |
Cyrus McCormick Farm
128 McCormick Farm Circle
Steeles Tavern, VA 24476
540-377-2255
The McCormick Farm at Walnut Grove is the birthplace of the mechanical
reaper, the predecessor to the combine. Cyrus McCormick designed,
built, and tested the reaper all within a six week period. The farm was
built in 1809 and remained in the McCormick family until 1954 when it
was donated to Virginia Tech as an agricultural center and Farm
Memorial. |
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