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Located in a Nationally Registered historic landmark, the museum is the site of the first African American high school in Southwestern Virginia. Exhibits and celebrates African American culture and heritage in Southwest Virginia. Meeting facilities available, gift shop on site.

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Natural History, Park, Specialized

This new English settlement would be called “The Commonwealth of Henrico” or “Henricus” in honor of the eldest son of King James I, Prince Henry. The recreated English settlement represents various military, trades, and farming elements of Henricus during the early colonial period from 1611-1622.

Historic Smithfield Plantation

Blacksburg, Virginia

General, History, Historic House

This 1770s Tidewater Plantation style house stands on its original foundation and is the birthplace of two Virginia Governors. Costumed interpreters give tours of the seven period furnished rooms, a gift shop is also available.

Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

"Invincible Spirit: History in the Heart of the Shenandoah " tells the history of Rockingham County and Harrisonburg from pre-Columbus times through the present. Here, you can learn which Native American groups utilized the Valley, understand the local impact of our nation's wars, explore a pioneer toolshed, discover what industries fed the pre-Civil War economy, and appreciate the new diversity of our community. And, don't miss the sixteen-foot neon pencil that formerly 'pointed' the way to Service Stationers on Market Street for years. You can pay that old friend - bright as ever - a visit right here at the Heritage Museum.

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

The Heritage Farm Musem preserves the history of agriculture and promotes the agricultural heritage of Loudoun County.