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Experiences in VA

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Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Richmond, VA
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond shares, interprets, preserves, exhibits, and commemorates the rich history and culture of African Americans throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Visitors can explore permanent exhibitions and new features several times a year. Notable highlights include the Black History Timeline, Emancipation Oak, and exhibits on Wendell Scott, Richmond 34, and Oliver Hill. Guided tours are available for groups.
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South Boston - Halifax County Museum
South Boston, VA
The South Boston - Halifax County Museum features permanent exhibits including The Crossing of the Dan, a Native American Gallery, and displays on Military History, Pioneer Medicine, and Tobacco History of Halifax County. Visitors can also explore an Old Time Country Store, a Map of Halifax County, and the area’s Rail History. The museum currently features an exhibit on Virginia Cemeteries and Their Residents, sharing stories of notable figures.
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Reston Museum
Reston, VA
The Reston Museum engages the public in exploring the community’s rich history. Visitors can discover stories, artifacts, and documents that shape Reston’s past through permanent and temporary exhibits. The museum also offers virtual exhibitions, including Reston Black Focus, Reston Women Pioneers, and Lakeside Pharmacy Icons, and provides walking tours of historic Lake Anne Village Center.
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Moton Museum
Farmville, VA
The Moton Museum in Farmville, Virginia, is a National Historic Landmark. It is the former Robert Russa Moton High School, recognized as the birthplace of America’s student-led civil rights revolution. The museum highlights the 1951 Moton Student Strike, which marked the start of the modern civil rights movement and changed American education.
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Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
Newport News, VA
The Newsome House is an elegantly restored 1899 Queen Anne residence that served as the hub of Newport News' African-American community in the early 20th century. The home was the first structure owned by an African-American to receive a National Historic Preservation Award. Today it operates as a museum and cultural center, hosting exhibitions and community events that celebrate the legacy of prominent attorney J. Thomas Newsome.
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Watermen's Museum
Yorktown, VA
The Watermen’s Museum is located on the Yorktown, Virginia waterfront. It features historical exhibits that demonstrate the role Chesapeake Bay Watermen have played in shaping the nation, from pre-colonial to modern times. Visitors can see displays of military and civilian water craft, learn about their trades, and explore the lives of those who worked and fought on the water. The museum also has a boat building program and offers summer children’s programs.
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Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
Fairfax, VA
The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center is housed in the former Fairfax Elementary School, built in 1873 as the first two-story brick school in Fairfax County. This facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is handicapped-accessible. As a state-certified visitor center, it provides information for Fairfax City, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The museum produces permanent and special exhibitions on Fairfax City and Fairfax County history, hosts touring exhibitions, and offers educational outreach.
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Virginia Quilt Museum
Harrisonburg, VA
The Virginia Quilt Museum is the official quilt museum of the Commonwealth and features rotating curated exhibits of heirloom, contemporary, and art quilts representing a variety of styles, techniques, and themes. The museum offers educational programs and group tours from its location in the historic Silver Lake Mill in Dayton.
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Violet Bank Museum
Colonial Heights, VA
This 1815 mansion served as Confederate General Robert E. Lee's headquarters from June to September 1864 during the Siege of Petersburg. The home exemplifies Federal design and houses Civil War-era artifacts including furniture, textiles, books, and ceramics from 1815 to 1873, with notable Adam-style ceiling moldings.
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Scottsville Museum
Scottsville, VA
Scottsville Museum preserves the heritage of Scottsville, a historic town situated along the James River in Virginia.
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Lee Hall Mansion
Newport News, VA
Lee Hall Mansion is an Italianate residence built in 1859 by Richard Decatur Lee. During the Civil War in 1862, it served as a Confederate headquarters for Major General John Bankhead Magruder and General Joseph E. Johnston. Visitors can take a guided tour of the historic house, access the Peninsula Campaign Gallery, and learn more from wayside panels on a looped trail around the property.
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Old Court House Civil War Museum
Winchester, VA
The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum is located in the historic Frederick County Courthouse in downtown Winchester. Built in 1840, this Greek-revival courthouse served as a hospital, prison, and barracks during the Civil War, with visible prisoner graffiti including the remarkable Curse to Jeff Davis. The museum's exhibit tells the Shenandoah Valley’s Civil War story through artifacts, individual stories, and imagery, covering major battles, legendary events, and the daily lives of soldiers and civilians.
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The Cold War Museum
Warrenton, VA
The Cold War Museum is dedicated to preserving Cold War history and educating the public about this time period. Founded in 1996 by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch, the museum secures and preserves Cold War artifacts for interpretive displays. It also facilitates a presentation series featuring distinguished speakers who discuss their experiences with the Cold War.
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Triangle, VA
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a 240,000-square-foot public-private partnership located on a 135-acre site in Triangle, Virginia. Its design evokes the flag raisers of Iwo Jima. Visitors can explore world-class interpretive exhibits with innovative technology and unique artifacts, immersing them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. The museum also offers online exhibits, hosts free family-friendly events, and is a participating site in the Virginia 250 Passport Program.
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Plains District Memorial Museum
Timberville, VA
The Plains District Memorial Museum in Timberville, VA, offers exhibits on local history. Its Native Americans and Forts in Plains District 1750 exhibit explores the area prior to 1776, featuring a wigwam model, artifacts, and a hands-on wigwam making activity. The museum also presents a Country Store exhibit showcasing military service club memorabilia and Timberville Fire Department hat collections.
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Lyceum Museum
Alexandria, VA
The Lyceum, constructed in 1839 as part of America's public education movement, is a historic landmark serving as the Alexandria History Museum. The Federal brick building survived the Civil War, during which it served as a hospital, and has since housed various uses before becoming a cultural center. Today it showcases exhibitions and collections that tell the story of Alexandria's past and its diverse communities.
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Alleghany Historical Society
Covington, VA
The Alleghany Historical Society was formed in 1958 and has been active in the community since then. It recently moved into the newly restored 1908 C&O Covington Passenger Depot. The society works to preserve the history of the Alleghany Highlands and educate citizens about the area's past.
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Central High Museum
Charlotte Court House, VA
The Official Website of Central High Museum, a new site on the Civil Rights in Eduation Heritage Trail.
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Salem Museum
Salem, VA
Discover the Salem Virginia History Museum at Salem Museum and explore 300 years of regional history and exhibits.
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Museum of Culpeper History
Culpeper, VA
The Museum of Culpeper History is a museum in Culpeper, Virginia. It offers visitors a chance to explore the story of Culpeper’s past and learn about the community's history and heritage through the centuries. The museum recently reopened with a host of new exhibits for guests to experience.
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Virginia Museum of Transportation
Roanoke, VA
The Virginia Museum of Transportation, located in Roanoke’s century-old freight station, has collected and preserved the Commonwealth's transportation history since 1963. Recognized as the Commonwealth's Official Transportation Museum, it houses a collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits across Auto, Aviation, and Rail Galleries, featuring over 30 historical cars, a Jupiter Rocket, and a full-size Norfolk Southern SD40 cab. An outside railyard also allows guests to climb aboard various trains.
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Woodstock Museum Wickham House
Woodstock, VA
Founded in 1969, the Woodstock Museum occupies two 18th-century houses near the oldest active courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The museum preserves the history and material culture of Shenandoah County through collections in the Marshall and Wickham houses.
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Gloucester Museum of History
Gloucester Courthouse, VA
The Gloucester Museum of History is housed in the historic Botetourt Building, constructed in 1770, which once served as a tavern. It contains over 3,000 objects, such as archival documents, photographs, and antique agricultural tools, that tell the history of Gloucester County. The museum also offers a library and special collections for researchers.
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National Museum Of The United States Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
National Museum of the United States Army celebrates over 250 years of military history through immersive exhibits and public programs. The museum offers free admission and explores Army heritage spanning founding, preservation, and global military operations.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

South Boston - Halifax County Museum

Reston Museum

Moton Museum

Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

Watermen's Museum

Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center

Virginia Quilt Museum

Violet Bank Museum

Scottsville Museum

Lee Hall Mansion

Old Court House Civil War Museum

The Cold War Museum

The National Museum of the Marine Corps

Plains District Memorial Museum

Lyceum Museum

Alleghany Historical Society

Central High Museum

Salem Museum

Museum of Culpeper History

Virginia Museum of Transportation

Woodstock Museum Wickham House

Gloucester Museum of History

National Museum Of The United States Army