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LOVEWORK Farmville DID YOU KNOW? Athlete, physician, civil rights activist, philanthropist and tennis advocate – these are just a few of the civic accomplishments of Dr. Robert Walter “Whirlwind” Johnson. He was the first Black doctor to receive staff privileges at Lynchburg General Hospital. And because of the segregation served up on white-owned tennis courts, Johnson built his own courts and supported young players – including Arthur Ashe and Althea Johnson, CENTRAL the first Black man and woman to win Wimbledon. INSTAGRAM-WORTHY Your hopes for a photo op will climb as you make VIRGINIA the ascent to Stone Mountain Vineyards. Situated 1,700 feet high in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, the tasting room gives away free, soul-refreshing views that stretch uninterrupted over Virginia’s Piedmont. The vineyard takes advantage of the location, too, since the steep mountain slopes prevent vine damage from spring frost and summer humidity. You’ll appreciate this distinction as you sip the delightful wines and snap awe-inspiring pics.

ASK A LOCAL RVA PADDLE SPORTS Richmond “What I love about my region is taking friends from elsewhere who BUCKET LIST have always heard Picture whitewater rafting and you probably envision rivers far from a big city. about the Blue Ridge Not so with the , which flows right through downtown Richmond. It Mountains to see them. spills over ancient rocks and challenging rapids to offer natural class III and IV We visit one of the whitewater rafting. Given the forested banks and wildlife cameos – including many wineries with breathtaking views of our bald eagles and great blue herons – you might forget you’re in the city. But ridges, and people are amazed by how blue they afterwards, you’ll enjoy being mere minutes from restaurants, breweries and really are! They immediately fall in LOVE with a multitude of urban conveniences. Virginia!”— Olivia Branch, Lockn' Music Festival

Assateague Lighthouse NOTABLE HIDDEN GEM WHAT’S NEW NEIGHBORHOOD The phoenix has The Civil Rights in Previously overlooked soared from the ashes, Education despite a rich history and transforming a deserted Trail® now covers 53 sites contemporary gems, Old quarry to a natural throughout 14 counties. Towne Petersburg has marvel: The Quarry Learn of powerful, revived its image to the Gardens at Schuyler. under- and untold stories benefit of residents and MONTPELIER HUNT RACES Montpelier Station Soapstone was mined of what life was like visitors alike. Bustling here between the 1950s for African Americans, businesses occupy historic and 1970s, then the Native Americans and buildings, showing off a ICONIC property became a women fighting for an wealth of architecture – The pounding of hooves, the majesty, dumpsite. After years of education in the early virtually every popular style strength and grace of the horses as they clean-up - by man and days of this country. Walk of the late 18th and early navigate the steeplechase obstacles, the Mother Nature! - and in the shoes of real-life Located right in the heart of the state, CENTRAL 19th centuries. Diverse thrill of competition – such excitement the reintroduction of heroes: Maceo Conrad VIRGINIA is an easy drive from beaches, mountains local restaurants, antique and exhilaration have enticed spectators native plants, the Quarry Martin, who fought for and , D.C. From vibrant small towns to the shops, boutiques, craft shops to the annual Montpelier Hunt Races bustling state capital, this region teems with creative Gardens offers trails, a allowing since 1932. Some visitors may be more energy, passionate makers, local love and rich and the award-winning pollinator gardens, African Americans (now intrigued by the history behind the races, history. And as the landscape transitions from urban Trapezium Brewing all call wetlands, multiple diverse Twin Lakes State Park); riverfronts to rolling hills to mountain-top vistas, Old Towne home. Need initiated by America’s First Lady of Racing, plant communities, and Barbara Johns and other you’ll also find a wide array of outdoor experiences Marion duPont Scott. Others may be a celebrity rec? Steven a visitor center with children at the Moton and a diverse abundance of locally sourced cuisine. enticed by the race-day party: tailgating, Spielberg filmed much of exhibits on local flora and School who peacefully his award-winning “Lincoln” stick-horse races for kids, hat contests, ecosystems and on the sought for equal rights; NOMARAMA movie here! terrier races, vendors and more. soapstone industry. and many more. RVA PADDLE SPORTS: MICK ANDERS / OLIVIA BRANCH: COURTESY OF OLIVIA BRANCH / MONTPELIER HUNT RACES: BRIAN CAMP BRIAN RACES: HUNT MONTPELIER / BRANCH OLIVIA OF COURTESY BRANCH: OLIVIA / ANDERS MICK SPORTS: PADDLE RVA

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Cold Harbor National BLACKSTONE CAMPBELL COUNTY / Avoca The Fralin Museum of Art at Battlefield VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY ALTAVISTA 1514 Main St., Altavista; 434- the 5515 Anderson Wright Dr., Blackstone Chamber of VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY 369-1076; avocamuseum.org. Thomas H. Bayly Building, 155 Mechanicsville; 804-226- Commerce Visitor Center Includes Altavista, Brookneal, Rustburg Beautiful 19th-century home Rugby Rd., Charlottesville; 434- 1981; ashlandva.gov. Site of 121 N. Main St., Blackstone; Altavista Chamber of Commerce with Civil War and slavery 924-3592; uvafralinartmuseum. 1864 battle, features guided 434-294-0280; blackstoneva. 414 Washington St., Altavista; artifacts. $bI virginia.edu. Exciting tour. bj com. In the heart of the 434-369-6665; exhibitions, world-class 3 Madison town's historic district, open altavistachamber.org. Historic Courthouse Museum collections, special openings, 522 Hanover Tavern Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Excellent source of business 774 Village Ln., Rustburg; 434- lectures and group tours. b Orange 13181 Hanover Courthouse Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday and tourism information in 332-9618; cchsva.org/museum. Rd., Hanover; 804-537-5050; noon-5pm. bj Altavista. bI Historic courthouse and local Hatton Ferry Ruckersville hanovertavern.org. Central history on display; call before 10120 Hatton Ferry Rd., Gordonsville Virginia's home for history, Campbell County visiting. b Scottsville; 434-960-0732; Crozet dining and theater. bI The Robert Thomas Carriage 85 Carden Ln., Rustburg; 434- visitcharlottesville.org. Keswick Museum 592-9595; campbellvirginia. Willie Hodges Booth Museum The last hand-poled ferry Charlottesville 64 Keeble Observatory 217 N High St., Blackstone; com. Nestled in the foothills 204 Lynchburg Ave., Brookneal; still operating in America. Randolph Macon College, 434-292-3041; blackstoneva. of the , 434-376-3046; Weekends April-October. Ashland; 804-752-3210; rmc. com/visitors. Features fully Campbell County boasts rich townofbrookneal.com. $bj 522 edu/directory/academics/ restored buggies and carriages history and beauty. bI Local history on display 95 Wintergreen Doswell phys/keeble/index.asp. Only donated from a local collector. including World War II and Historic Court Square of 64 astronomical observatory in Tours by appointment. tobacco. bI Charlottesville Ashland 301 central Virginia on historic 246 The Main Cultural Arts Between High & Jefferson St., 295 1868 campus. Schwartz Tavern Theatre Charlottesville; 434-296-1492; 522 100 Tavern St., Blackstone; 246 Main St., Brookneal; 434- CHARLOTTESVILLE / albemarlehistory.org/index. 60 60 Richmond 's Scotchtown 434-292-3041; blackstoneva. 376-2461; 246themaintheatre. ALBEMARLE COUNTY php/programs. Original Cumberland 16120 Chiswell Ln., com/visitors. A fully restored com. Community theatre in Includes Scottsville courthouse & buildings known Lynchburg 295 Beaverdam; 804-227-3500; Revolutionary War Era Brookneal showcasing various Charlottesville Albemarle CVB to Presidents Jefferson, 360 patrickhenryscotchtown.org. tavern located in downtown plays and musicals. $bI PO Box 178, Charlottesville; Madison, Monroe. bj Home of the Orator of the Blackstone. Tours by 434-293-6789; Colonial Heights 95 , circa appointment. Red Hill Patrick Henry visitcharlottesville.org. James Monroe’s Highland Appomattox 460 Hopewell Farmville 1719. $b National Memorial Travel information: 2050 James Monroe Pkwy., Petersburg 1250 Red Hill Rd., Brookneal; guides, brochures, local Charlottesville; 434-293-8000;

460 Pole Green Church Site 434-376-2044; redhill.org. recommendations. The highland.org. Discover the Blackstone 85 Rural Point Rd., Mechanicsville; Home to the world's largest operating schedule for our home of fifth U.S. President 460 804-261-3837; collection of Patrick Henry Mobile Visitor Centers James Monroe. $bI historicpolegreen.com. artifacts. $b can be found at 95 Open air historic church site. visitcharlottesville.org. b Welcome Center at Main Guided tours available upon Street Station VG request. b Travel Information Center Virginia Tourism Corporation 1500 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-545-5581

Appalachian Trail APPOMATTOX Appomattox County Historical Clover Hill Village Living Steins Unlimited Museum Crabtree Falls Hwy., Tyro; 434- Includes Pamplin Museum History Museum 616 Swan Rd., Pamplin; 434- 263-7015; nelsoncounty.com. Appomattox Visitor 337 Court St., Appomattox; 5747 River Ridge Rd., 248-6114; historicappomattox. Access 45 miles of AT trails at Information Center 434-352-3910; Appomattox; 434-352-8999; com. Largest collection of three access points.j 214 Main St., Appomattox; appomattoxhistoricalsociety.org. appomattoxhistoricalsociety. antique and collectible steins 434-352-8999; Historic original jailhouse, org. Living history village in the world. historicappomattox.com. housing interesting, unique depicting life in the 1800s. AMHERST Displays, video and brochures memorabilia from the county. Open daily. $bj Wolf Performing Arts Center Amherst County Visitor Center on local and regional $b 618 Country Club Rd., 328 Richmond Hwy, Amherst; destinations. bj Cub Creek Pottery Appomattox; 434-579-3542; 434-946-0990; Appomattox Court House 2411 Wheeler Springs Rd., wolfbane.org. Stunning visitamherstcounty.com. National Historical Park Pamplin; 434-248-5074; outdoor venue for theater, free , Blue Ridge Turn of the Century Walking Tour 111 National Park Dr., cubcreek.org. Experience movie night, farm ghost tours. Parkway, camping, festivals, 215 Main St., Appomattox; Appomattox; 434-352-8987; pottery made at this parks, lakes, fishing, orchards, 434-352-8999; nps.gov/apco. Historic site of fascinating residential, hiking, vineyards, breweries, historicappomattox.com. surrender bringing an end to apprenticeship studio. bj ASHLAND / kayaking, County Fair. bI Experience 50 stops including Civil War. bj HANOVER COUNTY historic homes, buildings and Hazel Moon Resource Center VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY heritage markers. bj Appomattox Court House and Museum Includes Beaverdamn, Hanover, Amherst County Museum & Theatre 401 Confederate Blvd, Mechanicsville Historical Society The 331 Court St., Appomattox; Appomattox; 434-352-5806; Ashland/Hanover Visitor Center WWW.EXPERIENCEAPPOMATTOX.COM 154 S. Main St., Amherst; 434-946- Museum - Appomattox 434-664-9525; historicappomattox.com. 112 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland; 9068; amherstcountymuseum. 159 Horseshoe Rd., appomattoxcourthousetheatre. Houses the fascinating 804-752-6766; visitashlandva. org/visit. Exhibits on the history Appomattox; 434-352-5791; wordpress.com. Historic 1897 African artifact collection of com. Discover Ashland & of Amherst County. bI acwm.org. Incredible artifacts theater offering plays and missionary Hazel Moon. b Hanover county where and interactive exhibits. One tours. $ history and hospitality Monacan Indian Ancestral mile from surrender grounds. flourish. bj Museum $bI Carver-Price Legacy Museum 2759 State Park Rd, 2009 Kenmore Rd., Amherst; 102 Carver Ln., Appomattox; Appomattox; 434-248-6308; 434-946-5391; monacannation. Appomattox Battlefield Station 434-352-7880; carver-price. virginiastateparks.gov. $bI The Ashland Museum com/museum.shtml. Houses Rt. 24, Jamerson Ln., com. Showcasing local African- 105 Hanover Ave., artifacts from one of the oldest Appomattox; 434-664-0012. American history and heritage Pamplin Pipe Factory Ashland; 804-368-7314; groups of indigenous. $ April 8, 1865 battle site of in education exhibits. b Business 460, Pamplin; 434- ashlandmuseum.org. Features Union cavalry and Confederate 352-8999; historicappomattox. Ashland history, restored army. com. Original 1800s clay pipe Red Caboose. Open Saturday kiln. National Register of 10am-2pm and Sunday 1-3pm. Historic Places. b

50 VIRGINIA.ORG 51 VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT This is Lynchburg. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA New York, NY - 446 mi 400 Worrell Dr., Charlottesville; 434-244-0234; It’s not just the beautiful surroundings or bounty of adventures that kluge-ruhe.org. The only museum of Indigenous Philadelphia, PA - 315 mi Australian art outside of Australia. b make Lynchburg such a desirable destination – it’s the people who Washington, DC - 180 mi make Lynchburg the best small city in America. From the boutique Raleigh, NC - 150 mi Maplewood/Oakwood Cemeteries owner selling her own designs, to the chef wowing diners with Lexington Ave., Charlottesville; 434-960-0732; Charlotte, NC - 207 mi exciting new dishes, to the hotelier making sure the beds are charlottesville.org. Walking tours provided Atlanta, GA - 446 mi of Charlottesville's historic cemeteries by cozy and warm, these are the experiences that will have you reservation. bj coming back time and time again. Michie Tavern ca. 1784 683 Pkwy., Charlottesville; 434-977-1234; michietavern.com. Near . Southern Fare served daily. 1784 Pub: local beers, Adventure for Everyone Dining with a View Our History Bucket List wines. bI

Monticello - Home of Thomas Jefferson VG 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy., Charlottesville; 434-984-9800; monticello.org. Guided tours conducted daily at this National Historic Landmark and United Nations World Heritage Site. $bjI

The Rotunda, University of Virginia 1826 University Ave., Charlottesville; 434-924-7969; rotunda.virginia.edu. The Rotunda is open daily 9am-5pm. b

Scottsville Museum 290 Main St., Scottsville; 434-286-2247; avenue.org/smuseum/home. Permanent and rotating exhibits on James River transportation Find your own To the delight of All roads lead to and local history. b adventure Foodies, innovative sites of historic Virginia Discovery Museum on our 40 miles of chefs have made importance to our 524 E Main St., Charlottesville; 434-977-1025; urban trails, skiiing nation and fun vadm.org. Hands-on museum for young children LYH home, serving on the downtown pedestrian mall. $I year-round or gourmet cuisine for places to explore kayaking the James River. all palates. our connection to the world. DINWIDDIE COUNTY Includes Dinwiddie, Petersburg Dinwiddie County Tourism Art Worth the Drive Take Our Craft Beer Crawl 14010 Boydton Plank Rd., Dinwiddie; 804-469-4500; discoverdinwiddie.com Over 500 square miles of awesome, with everything from agriculture to a night at the races. Define your experience, discover Dinwiddie. Use your camera phone

Adams Acres to scan QR codes for 23919 Ellington Rd., Dinwiddie; 804-732-0696. On-site farm, hours vary. ideas on how to spend your time with us. Autumn Harvest Acres 20825 Carson Rd., Dinwiddie. 804-898-5942; autumnharvestacresllc.com. Farm tours and Our lodging, dining and seasonal events. retail community is wiping Five Forks Battlefield down surfaces, perfecting 9840 Courthouse Rd., Dinwiddie; 804-469-4093; Our city has long There are no nps.gov/pete. 5-stop driving tour, visitor center, their “mask smile” and 8 miles of trails. bjIS been a home to shortage of ways passionate artists to wet your whistle ready to help visitors Historic Dinwiddie County Courthouse at our abundance 14101 Boydton Plank Rd., Dinwiddie; 804-469- creating works for #travelconfidently. 5346; discoverdinwiddie.com. Civil War history; stage, street and of breweries, County museum and libraryb gallery. wineries and tasting rooms. Historic High School 12318 Boydton Plank Rd., Dinwiddie; hshalum.com. Civil Rights in Education Trail Stop and historic site. lynchburgvirginia.org Eat » Play » Stay Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier Parks, Trails, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Camping, Golfing, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg; 804-861-2408; pamplinpark.org. America’s County Fair, Festivals, Brewery, Wineries, Dining & more! premier Civil War history destination; , historic homes, battlefield. $bI visitamherstcounty.org | 434-946-0990

52 VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE CENTRAL q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS VIRGINIA b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT Visit Hopewell Poplar Grove Cemetery Rivanna River History Water Trail Old Greene County Jailhouse Weston Plantation Historic Sandusky Packet Boat Marshall 8005 Vaughan Rd., Petersburg; 271 Pleasant Grove Dr., 22 Court St., Stanardsville; 400 Weston Ln., Hopewell; 804- 757 Sandusky Dr., Riverside Park - Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg; 434-528- 804-732-3531; nps.gov/pete/ Palmyra; 434-589-2016; 434-985-1834; greenehistory. 458-4682; historichopewell.org. Lynchburg; 434-832-0162; 5353; lynchburghistoricalfoundation.org. The Marshall learn/historyculture/poplar- visitfluvanna.org. Staff offer org. Built in 1838. Prior Greene Tours, river view event area, historicsandusky.org. Union carried 's body to Lexington. bj The Wonder City j grove-national-cemetery.htm guided, educational, hands-on, County Historical Society tent, dock, boutique. $b headquarters during the 1864 HISTORIC SITES Historic Civil War Cemetery. interactive tours. Reservations Museum. bIQ Civil War Battle of Lynchburg. Pierce Street Historic District required. $b 1300-1400 blocks of Pierce St., Lynchburg; 434-845-1313; OUTDOOR RECREATION The Red Barn Farm Ruckersville Antique District LOUISA COUNTY annespencermuseum.com. African-American historic OPPORTUNITIES 5115 Smith Grove Rd., N. Town of Scottsville 9157 Seminole Trl., Includes Louisa Jones Memorial Library district & Civil War medical Camp Davis. bj Dinwiddie; 804-536-6879; Scottsville; 434-286-2247; Ruckersville; 434-985-6663; Louisa County Parks, 2311 Memorial Ave., theredbarnfarmva.com. scottsville.org. Small town with exploregreene.com/explore/ Recreation and Tourism Lynchburg; 434-846-0501; Point of Honor Hands-on farm experiences, more than 300 years of history. antiques. A designated district Betty Queen Center, 522 jmlibrary.org. Second oldest 112 Cabell St., Lynchburg; 434-455-6226; pointofhonor. tours, petting zoo, feed the Historic tours. with over 75,000 square feet of Industrial Dr., Louisa; 540-967- public library in Virginia. org. Furnished Federal home, tours, gift shop, grounds, animals. $b antiques. b 4420; visitlouisa.com. Offering Specialty: genealogy and early medical exhibit. $b information on recreation, history. b Willows Bend Farm GOOCHLAND COUNTY / parks, amenities, programs, Shoemakers American Grille 20413 Carson Rd., Dinwiddie; Includes Goochland Entrance events and tourist attractions Liberty Mountain Snowflex 1312 Commerce St., Lynchburg; 434-455-1510; 804-892-7588; Goochland County Chamber 9157 Seminole Trl., in Louisa County. I Centre shoemakersdining.com. Rated #1 by TripAdvisor, upscale willowsbendfarm.com. A of Commerce Ruckersville; 888-896-3933; 4000 Candlers Mountain Rd., dining, seafood, steaks, outdoor patio. bjI center for sustainable farming, 2913-D River Rd., Goochland; nps.gov/shen/index.htm. Swift Lynchburg; 434-582-3539; tours are offered; heirloom 804-556-3811; Run Gap, milepost 65.7, one of Louisa County Historical Society liberty.edu/snowflex. South River Meeting House plants, herbs, spices. goochlandchamber.org. only 4 entrances $bjI Museum and Heritage Farm Year-round skiing, 5810 Fort Ave., Lynchburg; 434-239-2548; qmpc.org/ Goochland, a day well spent 214 Fredericksburg Ave., snowboarding and tubing on a srmh.htm. Lynchburg's first known house of worship. with history, recreation, Stanardsville Historical Louisa; 540-967-5375; synthetic ski slope. b John Lynch buried in adjacent cemetery. www.hopewellva.gov ENTERTAIN FLUVANNA COUNTY wineries, craft breweries, Walking Tour louisahistory.org. Experience MENT VENUES DINING Includes Fork Union, Palmyra cidery. Kayak river launch, 360 Main St., Stanardsville; history in exciting museum Lynchburg Museum Waterstone Fire Roasted Pizza RFRONT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WATE DISTRICT Fluvanna Visitor Center mountain bike trails. 434-985-1834; greenehistory. exhibits and living history 901 Court St., Lynchburg; 434- 1309 Jefferson St., Lynchburg; 434-455-1515; 271 Pleasant Grove Dr., org. Self guided interactive programs at the Sergeant 455-6226; lynchburgmuseum. waterstonepizza.com. Rated top 25 pizzeria in U.S. Fire- Palmyra; 434-589-2016; historic tour. bjI Museum. org. Exhibits and stories of the roasted pizzas, salads, sandwiches, biergarten. bjI fluvannacounty.org. GREENE COUNTY people of Central Virginia-free Information about local things Includes Ruckersville, Stanardsville Netherland Tavern admission! b to do include golf, wineries, Greene County Visitor Center VG HOPEWELL 400 block of Oakland Rd., MADISON COUNTY history tours, campgrounds, 9157 Seminole Trl., VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY Louisa; 540-967-2114; Maier Museum of Art at Includes Madison parks, bird watching, biking, Ruckersville; 434-985-6663; Hopewell/Prince George nethernlandtavern.com. Randolph College Madison County Visitor Center horseback riding, hunting and exploregreene.com. Explore Visitor Welcome Center General Wade Hampton's 1 Quinlan St., Lynchburg; 110 N. Main St., Madison; 540-948-4455; madisonva. fishing. the , scenery and 4100 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell; headquarters in the 1864 434-947-8136; maiermuseum. com. Hike Old Rag Mountain, White Oak Canyon Falls fresh mountain air. Stay at our 804-458-5536; visithpg.com. Battle of Trevelians. By org. An outstanding collection in SNP, find history, wineries, breweries, restaurants, distinct lodging while enjoying Let us be your guide to Hopewell appointment. of American art from the 19th- unique lodging. Ride, hike, taste, shop and stay in SCENIC RIVERWALK Fluvanna Old Stone Jail antique shopping, SNP, hiking, and Prince George. b 21st centuries. b Madison. bjI Museum biking and fishing. Adventure 14 Stone Jail St., Palmyra; and history await. bjI LYNCHBURG Miller Claytor House & Garden 434-589-7910; fluvannahistory. Beacon Theatre VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY 2200 Miller-Claytor Ln., org. Built in 1828. Open by 401 N. Main St., Hopewell; Lynchburg Visitor Center Lynchburg; 434-528-5353; appointment. b Blue Ridge Barn Quilt Trail 804-446-3457; 216 Twelfth St. at Church St., lynchburghistoricalfoundation. 9157 Seminole Trail, thebeacontheatreva.com. Lynchburg; 434-847-1811; org. Circa 1791. Open by Fork Union Military Academy Ruckersville; 434-985-6663; Fully restored 1928 silent lynchburgvirginia.org. Travel appointment only. Gardens 4744 Hwy., exploregreene.com/explore/ movie and Vaudeville show Counselors available to open year-round. b Fork Union; 434-842-3212; barn-quilt-trail. Quilt squares, palace. bI make your trip to Lynchburg forkunion.com. Nationally- hand-painted and displayed memorable! b Monument Terrace known boys' military-style on barns, fences, buildings, General Grant's Headquarters Church and 9th Sts., boarding school founded in mailboxes. b at City Point Lynchburg; 434-847-1811; 1898. 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell; Academy Center of the Arts lynchburgvirginia.com. Scenic Blue Ridge Heritage - Greene 804-458-9504; nps.gov/pete. 600 Main St., Lynchburg; attraction of 139 steps with Hardware River & Wildlife Memorial Location of General Grant's 434-846-8499; academycenter. monuments to Lynchburg Management Area 40 Celt Rd., Stanardsville; headquarters from June org. Contemporary art gallery, soldiers. 3612 Hardware River Dr., 434-985-7905; 1864-April 1865. Guided pottery studio and historic Come to Madison for the Scottsville; dgif.virginia.gov/ blueridgeheritageproject.com/ Tours. bjI performance theater. b National Civil War Chaplain's wma/hardware-river. greene. Memorial honoring Museum hiking, history, artisans, 1,034-acre park. Boating, trout families displaced during Hopewell’s Historic Amazement Square Mountain View Blvd., scenery, the festivals, the fishing, camping, hunting and creation of Shenandoah Downtown District 27 Ninth St., Lynchburg; 434- Lynchburg; 434-582-2087; bird watching. b National Park. bjI 205 E. Broadway, Hopewell; 845-1888; amazementsquare. chaplainsmuseum.org. Looking breweries, wineries, or 804-571-1068; org. Hands-on museum offering at the role of religion during your destination wedding! Holland Page Place Log Cabin Greene County Courthouse hopewelldowntown.com. Visit four floors of interactive the Civil War. Museum 22 Court St., Stanardsville; our many unique eateries and exhibitions. $bI Stay in a B&B, cabin, 14 Stone Jail St., Palmyra; 434-985-5208; stanardsville. shops on Hopewell’s historic The Nature Zone camper, RV, lodge, 434-589-7910; fluvannahistory. org/about/#historic. Circa East Broadway. Anne Spencer House & 301 Grove St., Lynchburg; org. Post Civil War log cabin 1838. Listed National Register 434-455-5828; vacation rental house, built by John Benjamin Page in of Historic Places in 1970. Hopewell Marina 1313 Pierce St., Lynchburg; lynchburgparksandrec.com. tent or even a yurt! 1865. b Virginia's famous Greek 1051 Riverside Ave., 804-541- 434-845-1313; Hands-on or just take in the Revival Courthouse tradition. 6417, hopewellrecandparks. annespencermuseum.com. “wild” sights. Pleasant Grove House Museum bjI com/hopewell-city-marina. Home of international We have it all 271 Pleasant Grove Dr., Four-lane boat ramp with acclaimed African-American Old City Cemetery Museums Palmyra; 434-589-2016; Greene County Historical floating docks, convenience poet. House museum and & Arboretum away from it all! visitfluvanna.org. National Society Museum store and many other garden. $bj 401 Taylor St., Lynchburg; Register of Historic Places, 360 Main St., Stanardsville; watersports amenities! 434-847-1465; gravegarden. Fluvanna's transportation and 434-985-1834; greenehistory. Fort Early org. Established in 1806, this farm museum. org. Established 1978, Hopewell Riverwalk 3511 Memorial Ave., cemetery is home to 20,000 Fridays & Saturdays 10-3, No 205 Appomattox St., Lynchburg; 434-485-7290; citizens. bj admission charge. bI Hopewell; 804-541-2353; lynchburgvirginia.org. Civil War hopewellrecandparks.com. earthworks, cannon and Jubal Boardwalk on Appomattox Early memorial. b madisonva.com River through tidal cove and wetlands. 54 VIRGINIA.ORG 55 VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE CENTRAL q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS VIRGINIA b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT

Blue Ridge Heritage - Brew Ridge Trail Fortune's Cove Nature Preserve Montebello Nature Trail Pharsalia Estate Silver Creek Orchards Wild Wolf Brewing Fort Germanna settlers and Ellwood Manor & Wilderness James Madison's Montpelier Madison Memorial 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Fortune's Cove Ln. (Rt. 651), 359 Fish Hatchery Ln., 2333 Pharsalia Rd., Tyro; 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy., Tyro; Company Hop Yard their descendants using Battlefield 11350 Constitution Hwy., 1120 Old Blue Ridge Tpke., Lovingston; 434-263-7015; Lovingston; 434-263-7015; Montebello; 540-377-2418; 434-277-5231; pharsaliaevents. 434-277-5865; 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy., archaeological, historical and 36380 Constitution Hwy., Locust Montpelier Station; 540-672- Madison; 540-395-5119; brewridgetrail.com. nelsoncounty.com. 755-acre nelsoncounty.com. Short, com. 1814 restored plantation silvercreekorchards.com. Nellysford; 434-361-0088; genealogical research and Grove; 540-693-3200; 2728; montpelier.org. Home of madisonvahistoricalsociety. Virginia's original beer trail conservancy preserve. 5.3-mile half-mile trail follows fish estate and farm near dePriest Pick-your-own apples second wildwolfbeer.com. Hop yard with interpretation. bI nps.gov/frsp. Civil War our fourth President, the Father org. Memorial to the families with five award-winning hiking, watchable wildlife trail, hatchery stream with Mountain. $b weekends September-October, chickens, ducks. Koi pond in the battle between Grant and of the Constitution & America's who lost their land for SNP. breweries. bj 7 viewpoints.j wildflowers. bj farm tours on request. biergarten. bj Gordonsville Visitor Center VG Lee, restored headquarters first First Lady. $bjISQ Quarry Gardens at Schuyler 200 South Main St., Gordonsville; building. bI Madison County Butterfly & Children's Trail at Hill Top Berry Farm Montebello State Fish 1643 Salem Rd., Schuyler; South Rockfish Rural Woodson's Mill 540-832-1735; Liberty Mills Farm Historical Society Spruce Creek Park 2800 Berry Hill Rd., Hatchery 434-466-3988; Historic District 3211 Lowesville Rd., Roseland; townofgordonsville.org. A Exchange Hotel and Civil War 9166 Liberty Mills Rd., Somerset; 412 N. Main St., Madison; 1368 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford; 434-361-1266; 359 Fish Hatchery Rd., quarrygardensatschuyler.org. Rockfish Valley Hwy., 804-803-1794; woodsonsmill. charming town of quaint shops Museum libertymillsfarm.com. Farmtastic 540-395-5119; Nellysford; 434-361-0271; hilltopberrywine.com. Farm Montebello; 540-377-2418; Soapstone quarry, walking Nellysford; 434-263-7015; com. Tour the 1794 mill that and galleries, a noted Civil 400 S. Main St., Adventure. Home to largest corn madisonvahistoricalsociety. rockfishvalley.org. Gardens: tours. Fruit wines and meads. dgif.state.va.us. Tour trout trail, native plant communities, dhr.virginia.gov/registers/ produces local flours and grains. War museum and critically Gordonsville; 540-832-2944; maze in Virginia. org. The Kemper residence is lavender, butterfly, Pick your own blackberries. hatchery and hike the nature visitor center, classroom. b counties/register_nelson. Tour acclaimed restaurants in theexchangehotelmuseum.org. the former home of Civil War rhododendron, hosta, trail on property. historic places along the South the heart of historic central Restored 1860 railroad hotel Montpelier Train Depot General Kemper and The Arcade star watch, picnic tables, Humpback Rocks Trail on the Rockfish River Rockfish Rural Historic District. ORANGE COUNTY Virginia. bjI and Civil War hospital; exhibits, 11350 Constitution Hwy., building housing historical items trails. bj Monticello Artisan Trail VA-6, Faber; 434-263-7015. VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY re-enactments. $b Montpelier Station; montpelier. and special exhibits. Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Canoeable in winter, with very Spy Rock Trail to Includes Barboursville, Gordonsville, org/visit/galleries-and-exhibits. Crabtree Falls in the George Parkway, Afton; 540-943-4716. Lovingston; 434-263-7015; good scenery. Appalachian Trail Locust Grove, Orange, Montpelier The Arts Center in Orange Gilmore Cabin: A Freedman's 1910 Train Depot, home to In Station, Somerset Mountain Museum at Washington National Forest Amazing 360-degree views artisanscenterofvirginia. 359 Fish Hatchery Ln., 129 East Main St., Orange; Farm the Time of Segregation exhibit. Criglersville 11581 Crabtree Falls Hwy., from Blue Ridge Parkway org/index.php/ Rockfish Valley Foundation Montebello; 540-291-2188; Orange County Visitors Center 540-672-7311; 11407 Constitution Hwy., 1128 Old Blueridge Pkwy., Montebello; 434-263-7015; milepost 5.8.j artisan_trail_network/artisan. Natural History Center nelsoncounty.com/ 122 E. Main St., Orange; artscenterinorange.com. Center Montpelier Station; 540-672- Madison; 540-395-5119. A nelsoncounty.com. Hike the Explore artisan studios and 1368 Rockfish Valley Hwy., outdoor-adventures/hiking/ 540-672-1653; houses gallery exhibiting 2728; montpelier.org/visit/ PETERSBURG AREA museum to showcase “Life highest cascading waterfall James River agri-artisan farms, craft food Nellysford; 434-361-0271; appalachian-trail. Stunning visitorangevirginia.com. World works of emerging artists, gift galleries-and-exhibits. Home Includes Blackstone, Chester, on the Mountain” before trail east of the Mississippi 924 Front St., Gladstone; and beverages. rockfishvalley.org. Rockfish 360-degree panoramic view of class wineries, delicious food, shop. b of an emancipated family after Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee, Prince George Shenandoah National River. j 434-263-7015. Ideal for fishing, River Trails, Spruce Creek Park. Blue Ridge Parkway mountain historic sites, charming main the Civil War. Park. bj canoeing, kayaking and small The Nature Foundation at Nelson Scenic Loop. summits. bj streets, outdoor adventure and Barboursville Ruins Petersburg Visitor's Center Critzer Family Farm boats. Wintergreen Trails [email protected] more await your arrival. Plan 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville; The James Madison Museum of The Exchange Building, 15 W. Bank 9388 Critzer Shop Rd., Afton; Trillium House, 3421 bj Swannanoa Palace your getaway to Orange County, 540-832-3824; bbvwine.com. Orange County Heritage St., Petersburg; 804-835-9630; NELSON COUNTY 540-241-3305; VG Wintergreen Dr., Roseland; 497 Swannanoa Ln., Afton; VA today!bjI Ruins of Jefferson designed 129 Caroline St., petersburgpreservationtaskforce. Includes Afton, Arrington, Faber, critzerfamilyfarm.com. Open 104 Green Hill Dr., U.S. 60 434-325-8169; twnf.org. 25 Rockfish Valley Foundation 540-942-5201; facebook.com/ mansion of Governor Barbour; Orange; 540-672-1776; com. Welcome center for tour Gladstone, Love, Lovingston, May through October. Guided East, Gladstone; 434-933-4355; miles of trails near the Blue Nelson Scenic Loop swannanoaofficialpage. Open Fort Germanna Visitor Center historic landmark. bj thejamesmadisonmuseum. information/tickets, brochures, Montibello, Nellysford, Piney River, farm tours on request. b virginiastateparks.gov. bj Ridge Parkway. bj Begins at: 1368 Rockfish Valley for tours on selected dates. 1912 2062 Germanna Hwy., Locust net. Preserves and presents the event information, maps, gift Roseland, Schuyler, Tyro, Wingina, Wintergreen Hwy, Wintergreen; 434-361- Italianate marble palace. $ Grove; 540-423-1700; remarkable history of Orange items. b Crozet Tunnel Greenway James River Wildlife Nelson 151 Craft Beverage Trail 0271; nelsonscenicloop.com. germanna.org. Telling America's County. $b Nelson County Tourism & 215 Afton Depot Ln., Afton; Management Area Rockfish Valley Hwy., Downloadable map. 50 miles story through the frontier Visitors Bureau 434-263-7015; Rt. 56 to Rt. 626, Wingina; Lovingston; 434-263-7015; scenic roads auto/bike/hike. VA-56, Tyro; 434-263-7015; experience of the original 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy., coolesthikeinvirginia.com. 434-525-7522; nelsoncounty. nelson151.com. Virginia's [email protected] nelsoncounty.com/ Lovingston; 434-263-7015; 2.25-mile hiking and biking com. See wildlife, explore weekend address - six wineries, bj outdoor-adventures/canoeing- nelsoncounty.com. Blue Ridge trail through 1858 restored habitat native to the James four breweries, three cideries kayaking-tubing. A beautiful Mountains, wineries, breweries, tunnel. River area. j and distillery. bj Rockfish Valley Hawk Watch whitewater stream for cideries, distilleries, orchards, 185 Afton Cir., Afton; 434-263- canoeing and kayaking. hiking, biking. bj DelFosse Trail Lake Monocan Nelson 29 Craft Beverage Trail 7015; dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/ 500 DelFosse Winery 239 Camping Ridge Rd., 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy., mountain-trail. Part of the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Ln., Faber; 434-263-6100; Nellysford; 434-325-8180; Lovingston; 434-263-7015; Virginia Birding and Wildlife with Kids in Parks Track Trail Afton-Greenwood nelsoncounty.com/outdoor- wintergreenresort.com/ nelson29.com. Tour four Trail. bj 3124 Patrick Henry Hwy., Piney Historic District adventures/hiking/loops-trails. lake-monocan. Swim, play on wineries, a brewery and a River; 434-263-7130; traillink. Afton Mountain Rd., Afton; 5.5-mile hiking and mountain sandy beaches, canoe, kayak, distillery along Route 29.j Royal Oaks Watchable com/trail/virginia-blue-ridge- 434-263-7015; nelsoncounty. biking trail at DelFosse Winery. fish, bicycle, picnic. $bj Wildlife Loop railway-trail. 7-mile easy trail; com. Villages of Afton and Nelson County Wilderness Area 45 Royal Oaks Ln., Love; hiking, cycling, equestrian Greenwood and includes Dickie Brothers Century Farm Lake Nelson Washington and Jefferson 540-943-7625. View birds and access, kid-friendly. j historic Crozet Tunnel. bj and Orchard 801 Lake Nelson Ln., Arrington; National Forests, Rt. 56, Tyro; wildlife on this Royal Oaks 2685 Dickie Rd., Roseland; 434-525-7522; dgif.virginia. 434-263-7015; nelsoncounty. trail. Walton Hamner House - Blue Mountain Hop Farm 434-277-5516; dickiebros.com. gov/waterbody/lake-nelson. com. and Three Boyhood Home of Earl 9519 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton; One of Virginia's famous 40-acre reservoir for fisheries Ridges, 10,000 acres hiking, Saunders Brothers Farm Hamner, Jr. 540-456-8020; family-owned century farms. related activities with camping, fishing, hunting. Market & Antique Farm Display 128 Tree Top Loop, Schuyler; bluemountainbrewery.com. Guided tours available. bj accessible boat ramp. 2717 Tye Brook Hwy., Piney 434-831-2017; See hop fields growing on Norwood-Wingina Rural River; 434-277-5455; thewaltonhamnerhouse.com. Nelson County's first brewery Drumhellers Orchard Lovingston Historic District Historic District saundersbrothers.com. Tour the boyhood home of property. b 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln., Front St., Lovingston; 434- 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Antique farm displays and Earl Hamner from the Walton's Lovingston; 434-263-5036; 263-7015; nelsoncounty.com. Lovingston; 434-263-7015; seasonal farm market- show. $b Blue Ridge Fruit Loop drumhellersorchard.com. Village includes the oldest nelsoncounty.com. Historic vegetables, peaches and PARDON OUR DUST 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Tour the farm - bus tours and courthouse in continuous use plantations, tobacco barns, apples. b Walton's Mountain Museum Lovingston; 434-263-7015; school groups welcome. b in Virginia. bj churches, canals along the 6484 Rockfish River Rd., blueridgefruitloop.net. Savor James River. Schuyler Historic District Schuyler; 434-831-2000; local fruits and berries. Pick Edible Landscaping Lower Rockfish Valley Rockfish River Rd., Schuyler; walton-mountain.org. While We Reimagine your own. Festivals. Tours. b 361 Spirit Ridge Ln., Afton; 434- Watchable Wildlife Loop Oak Ridge Estate 434-263-7015; nelsoncounty. Re-created sets and 361-9134; ediblelandscaping. Rockfish River Rd. to Rockfish 2300 Oak Ridge Rd., Arrington; com. Includes Walton's memorabilia from The YOUR Blue Ridge Parkway com. Farm tours. Plants and Depot, Faber; 434-263-7015. 434-263-8676; oakridgeestate. Mountain Museum, Alberene Walton's TV show. $b 650 Afton Cir., Lovingston; 434- trees that produce edible View birds and wildlife on this com. 5,000-acre estate, 1802 Soapstone, Waltons Hamner 263-7015; nelsoncounty.com. landscaping. valley trail. restored Colonial Revival House. bj White Rock Falls Trail on the State History Museum First 30 miles of the Blue Ridge mansion. $b Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway- Nelson County.j Fitzgerald Farm Mau-Har Trail Seamans' Orchard Milepost 18.5, Blue Ridge 4850 Tye Brook Hwy., Milepost 13.7, Blue Ridge Oakland Museum 415 Dark Hollow Rd., Parkway, Montebello; 434- Visit VirginiaHistory.org to plan Bold Rock Cider Museum Arrington; 434-277-8047; Parkway, Afton; 434-263-7015; 5365 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Roseland; 434-277-8130; 263-7015; nelsoncounty.com. 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., fitzgeraldfarms.com. nelsoncounty-va.gov/ Lovingston; 434-263-8400; seamansorchard.com. Farm 2.5-mile trail, impressive gorge, your visit during construction! Nellysford; 434-361-1030; Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins departments/parks-recreation/ nelsonhistorical.org. An 1842 tours by appointment. Pick waterfall, natural wading boldrock.com. Trace the during the season. Guided hiking. 3.3-mile Appalachian tavern, exhibits featuring rural your own berries in season. pool. j history of American cider- farm tours on request. Trail circuit hike through Three life & Hurricane Camille. $b 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard making while watching Ridges Wilderness. j VirginiaHistory.org bottling operations. bj

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Battersea Pocahontas Island Walk in Lincoln's Final Footsteps RICHMOND AREA Children's Museum of Richmond VG Historic Old Brick House Virginia Museum of Fine Arts VG The Babcock House 1289 Upper Appomattox St., Black History Museum 1964 Wakefield St., Petersburg; Includes Chesterfield, Colonial 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond; 12601 River Rd., Richmond; 131 Waterfront Dr., Colonial Heights; 200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Lodging • Food • Drink Petersburg; 804-586-3337; 224 Witten St., Petersburg; 804-861-1666; Heights, Doswell, Glen Allen, Henrico, 804-474-7000; 804-971-8329; 804-520-9390; oldbrickhouse.org. Richmond; 804-340-1405; batterseafound.org. 804-861-8889; walkinlincolnsfinalfootsteps.com. Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Moseley childrensmuseumofrichmond.org. visithistorictuckahoe.com. Thomas Conjurers Field Archaeological Site, vmfa.museum. Open 365 days a Beautiful 36-acre property with pocahontasislandmuseum.com. Driving tour of sites visited by Richmond Region Tourism Inspiring growth in children by Jefferson's boyhood home. a prehistoric native village on the year. General admission is always outstanding 5-part Palladian villa Petersburg's earliest Lincoln in final weeks. b 401 N. 3rd St., Richmond; 804- engaging families in learning Grounds open, House tours by . free. bI built in 1768. $b predominantly African-American 782-2777; visitrichmondva.com. through play. $bI appointment. $bj neighborhood - 1732. $b A top travel destination for Virginia Museum of Blandford Church and Cemetery COUNTY food, craft beer and more!b Chimborazo Medical Museum House 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield; History & Culture 111 Rochell Ln., Pocahontas State Park-Civilian 3215 E. Broad St., Richmond; 818 E. Marshall St., Richmond; 804-796-4255; virginiastateparks. 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond; Petersburg; 804-733-2396; Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum 4616 Powhatan State Park Richmond Region Visitor 804-226-1981; nps.gov/ 804-648-7998; gov. $bI 804-340-1800; virginiahistory. petersburgpreservationtaskforce. 10301 State Park Rd., Rd., Powhatan; 804-598-7148; Center VG rich. Exhibits on Civil War preservationvirginia.org/marshall. org. Museum and library. Open com. This 1737 church has Chesterfield; 804-796-4255; virginiastateparks.gov. b 405 N. 3rd St., Richmond; 804- surgical practices and medical Home of the “Great Chief Justice” of The Poe Museum Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. 15 Tiffany windows; 30,000 dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ 783-7450; visitrichmondva.com. equipment. I the Supreme Court. $ b 1914 E. Main St., Richmond; Sunday (museum only) 10am-5pm. Confederate soldiers buried in ccc-museum. 1930's era Civilian Open 9am-5pm daily. b 804-648-5523; poemuseum.org. $bI 434-352-7532 babcockhouse.com Cemetery. $b Conservation Corps artifacts PRINCE EDWARD Clark-Palmore House Kings Dominion VG The world's most comprehensive and displays from original CCC / FARMVILLE / 904 McCoul St., Henrico; 804- I-95, Exit 98, Doswell; 804-876-5000; collection of Poe-related artifacts Virginia State Capitol Centre Hill Museum camp. bI CUMBERLAND 1892 Historic Jail 652-3406; henricorecandparks. kingsdominion.com. We've got the and memorabilia. $b 10th & Bank Sts., Richmond; 804-698- 1 Centre Hill Ct., VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY 6819 Mimms Loop, com. Historic house most hair-raising rides, the wettest 1788; virginiacapitol.gov. Thomas Petersburg; 804-733-2401; Point of Rocks Park Includes Green Bay, Rice Chesterfield; 804-768-7311; interpreting life on a farm water park, the most sizzling stage Richmond National Battlefield Park Jefferson's restored classical Capitol petersburgpreservationtaskforce. 201 Enon Church Rd., Chester; Lee's Retreat/Virginia's chesterfieldhistory.com. during the Depression. bj shows and tons of other cool stuff Visitor Center at Historic Tredegar welcomes lawmakers, students and com. Built in 1823 by Robert 804-751-4946; petersburgarea. Crossroads Chesterfield's 1892 jail features everyone can enjoy. b 500 Tredegar St., Richmond; tourists. bI Bolling IV on five acres overlooking org. Defensive positions on 121 East Third St., Farmville; police memorabilia exhibits Cold Harbor Battlefield 804-226-5050; nps.gov/rich. the Appomattox River. $b Bermuda Hundred Line; Clara 434-392-1482; vacrossroads. and authentic cells. $b Visitor Center Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden VG Provides touring information for Virginia War Memorial Barton served at field hospital. com. From Civil War to Civil 5515 Anderson Wright Dr., 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond; visiting Richmond's Civil War 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond; Drewry's Bluff Rights-historic attractions & The American Civil War Mechanicsville; 804-730-5025; 804-262-9887; lewisginter.org. battlefields. bI 804-786-2060; 7600 Fort Darling Rd., N. The Prince George County outdoor recreation. bj Museum - Historic Tredegar nps.gov/rich. Site of 1864 Battle Fifty acres of themed gardens; vawarmemorial.org. Tribute to Chesterfield; 804-226-1981; Regional Heritage Center 500 Tredegar St., Richmond; of Cold Harbor. Seasonal hours. dining, shopping. Conservatory; Richmond Raceway Virginia's fallen heroes. Historical nps.gov/rich. Civil War anchor 6406 Courthouse Rd., Prince Virginia's Heartland Regional 804-649-1861; acwm.org. Free. bjI children's garden. $bI 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond; exhibits, films and tours. bI point and the main line of George; 804-863-0212; Visitor Center Richmond's official gateway 866-455-7223; richmondraceway. defenses protecting Richmond. princegeorgevahistoricalsociety. Heartland Regional Visitor to the American Civil War. Dabbs House Museum Maggie L. Walker National com. See NASCAR's hottest stars, Wilton House Museum org. Regional Museum and Center, Farmville; 434-392- $bI 3812 Nine Mile Rd., Henrico; Historic Site “Under the Lights.” $bI 215 S. Wilton Rd., Richmond; Fort Clifton Home of Virginia Czech and 1482; visitfarmville.com. 804-652-3406; 600 North 2nd St., Richmond; 804- 804-282-5936; Boutique historic hotel 100 Brockwell Ln., Colonial Slovak Festival. bI Information about shopping, The American Civil War henrico/rec/places/dabbs- 771-2017; nps.gov/mawa. Historic Richmond Railroad Museum wiltonhousemuseum.org. in the heart of Heights; 804-520-9392; golfing, canoeing, hiking/ Museum - & house. Historic house served home of Maggie L. Walker, 102 Hull St., Richmond; 804-231-4324; Experience Colonial history at colonialheightsva.gov/facilities/ The Red Barn Farm biking, museums, Civil Museum of the Confederacy as General Robert E. Lee's pioneering African-American richmondrailroadmuseum.com. Richmond's only James River Downtown Richmond facility/details/fort-clifton- 5115 Smith Grove Rd., N. War. bj 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond; headquarters. bI businesswoman. I Located in the former Southern plantation. $b park-34. Civil War site on Dinwiddie; 804-536-6879; 804-649-1861; acwm.org. Railway Hull Street station. 804.783.7000 | lindenrowinn.com Appomattox River; hiking trails, theredbarnfarmva.com. Confederate White House tours Plantation House Museum $bjI picnic pavilions. b Hands-on farm experiences, Bear Creek Lake State Park & three-floor museum featuring 14600 Eppes Falls Rd., 10020 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield; SCOTTSVILLE tours, petting zoo, feed the 929 Oak Hill Rd., Cumberland; original artifacts. $b Chesterfield; 804-748-1624; 804-796-1479; chesterfieldhistory. Science Museum of Virginia VG Scottsville Community Chamber Half Way House animals; fun for whole family. 804-492-4410; nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/ com. Restored 1822 Federal-style 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond; of Commerce 10301 Hwy., $b virginiastateparks.gov. Beth Ahabah Museum and epp.htm. Francis Eppes VI built plantation house. Open Tuesday- 804-864-1400; smv.org. Interactive 385 Valley St., Scottsville; 434- Richmond; 804-275-1760; Archives the plantation and Thomas Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday exhibits and demonstrations. 286-6000; scottsvilleva.com. Visit halfwayhouserestaurant.com. Richlands Dairy Farm & Creamery High Bridge Trail State Park VG 1109 W. Franklin St., Jefferson, his brother-in-law, 10am-2pm. $b Immersive film dome. Historic Scottsville for museums, parks 1800's tavern was a Civil War 116 Cox Rd., Blackstone; 434- 6888 Green Bay Rd., Green Bay; Richmond; 804-353-2668; was a frequent visitor. b building. $bI and events featuring bateaux, military hospital and medical 233-3014; richlandscreamery. 434-315-0457; bethahabah.org/bama. Museum VG canal and river history, the Civil NATURE. COMFORT. SIMPLICITY. supply depot. com. 4th generation dairy, virginiastateparks.gov. b of Richmond's Jewish history Fort Harrison Battlefield 2201 Shields Lake Dr., St. John's Church War and our heritage-rich history. 800 acres, farm tours. See where and culture. Open Sunday- 8621 Battlefield Park Rd., Richmond; 804-358-7166; 2401 E. Broad St., Richmond; 804- Historic Farmers Bank the ice cream comes from and Longwood Center For The Thursday, 10am-3pm. b Richmond; 804-226-1981; maymont.org. 100-acre adventure 648-5015; historicstjohnschurch.org. 19 Bollingbrook St., how it’s made. $bI Visual Arts nps.gov/rich. Site of with treasure-filled mansion, Location of Patrick Henry's Canal Basin Square Petersburg; 804-722-0198; 129 N. Main St., Farmville; Black History Museum and 1864 Union assault on gardens, wildlife, farm, nature “Liberty or Death” speech. Tours, Main St., Scottsville; 434-286- petersburgpreservationtaskforce. Theatre 434-395-2206; cva.longwood. Cultural Center of Virginia Richmond's defenses. Open center. b reenactments. $bIQ 6000; avenue.org/cbs. Outdoor com. The First bank museum of its 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy., edu. Nationally recognized, 122 W. Leigh St., Richmond; seasonally. bjI transportation history park kind in the U.S. opened in 1817. South Chesterfield; 804-748- rotating exhibits focusing on 804-780-9093; Meadow Farm Museum The Valentine First Freedom Center depicting history of bateaux and VACATION COTTAGES 5203; swiftcreekmill.com. Virginia artists. blackhistorymuseum.org. Glendale and Malvern Hill 3400 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen; 14 S. 14th St., Richmond; canal. bj Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum Professional theatre, historic Statewide resource on the Battlefields 804-501-5520; co.henrico. 804-649-0711; firstfreedom.org. 880 W. Roslyn Rd., Colonial site. $bIS Robert Russa Moton Museum many facets of Black history 8301 and 9175 Willis Church va.us/rec/current_programs/ Exhibitions and monument that Heights; 804-524-0020; 900 Griffin Blvd., Farmville; through exhibitions, discussions Rd., Richmond; 804-226-1981; meadow_farm.html. An 1860 delve into America's religious SUSSEX COUNTY 434-823-5202 keystonetractorworks.com. 300+ U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum 434-315-8775; motonmuseum. and celebrations. $b nps.gov/rich. Sites of summer living historical farm and museum freedom. bIQ Includes Wakefield, Waverly MONTFAIRRESORTFARM.COM antique farm tractors & road Bldg. 5218, 2220 Adams Ave., org. Explores history of civil 1862 “Seven Days” battles.jI with programs and exhibits. b First Peanut Museum in U.S.A. trucks; cars; vintage products Fort Lee; 804-734-4203; rights in education and Chesterfield Berry Farm The Valentine Rt. 460 W. near intersection with displays. $bI qmmuseum.lee.army.mil. America's struggle to integrate 26000 Pear Orchard Rd., Historical Park Metro Richmond Zoo 1015 East Clay St., Richmond; Rt. 40, Waverly; 804-834-3327. Museum interprets Moseley; 804-739-2404; 251 Henricus Park Rd., Chester; 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley; 804-649-0711; thevalentine.org. 1812 Story of peanuts through pictures, Peter Jones Trading Station quartermaster corps history from Sailor's Creek Battlefield chesterfieldberryfarm.com. 804-748-1611; henricus.org. 804-739-5666; metrorichmondzoo. John , garden, antique farm machinery and Short Market St. & Grove Ave., 1775 to . b Historical State Park Working farm/agricultural Outdoor 17th-century living com. Come feed the giraffes sculpture studio, exhibitions, equipment. I Petersburg; 804-733-2096; 6541 Saylers Creek Rd., Rice; events throughout year/pick history museum with re-created and penguins. Rides, gift shop, walking tours. $ bIQ petersburgpreservationtaskforce. U.S. Army Women's Museum 804-561-7510; your own/family friendly. English settlement and educational programs. b Miles B. Carpenter Folk Art com. Oldest building in Petersburg Bldg. 5219, 2100 Adams Ave., Fort virginiastateparks.gov. Powhatan village. $bI Virginia Center for Architecture Museum - 1600s - trading hub. bj Lee; 804-734-4327; Chesterfield County Museum Mid-Lothian Mines Park 2501 Monument Ave., Richmond; 201 Hunter St., Waverly; 804- awm.lee.army.mil. The only Twin Lakes State Park 6813 Mimms Loop, The Historic Bolling Haxall 13320 N. Woolridge Rd., 804-644-3041; architectureva.org. 834-3327. 1890 home of Miles Petersburg National Battlefield museum in the world dedicated 788 Twin Lakes Rd., Green Bay; Chesterfield; 804-768-7311; House Midlothian; 804-796-7075; Discover how architecture and Burkholder Carpenter, nationally 5001 Siege Rd., Petersburg; to Army women!bI 434-392-3435; chesterfieldhistory.com. 211 East Franklin St., Richmond; midlomines.org. 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