Tazewell County Historical Society

Tazewell, Virginia

Historical Society

Tazewell County Historical Society in Tazewell, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

The Giles County Historical Society and Museum Complex

Pearisburg, Virginia

Historic House, Historical Society

The Giles County Historical Society is the home to a variety of resources available to the public. Headquartered on the property of the Andrew Johnston house in Pearisburg, Virginia, the society offers a museum, research center, gift shop, and the Andrew Johnston house itself, which, being built in 1829, is believed to be the oldest brick home in Giles County.The museum complex consists of the 1829 Andrew Johnson House, 1857 Doctor's Office, Research Office and Historical Museum. The House and Doctor's Office are living history museums. See also listing for Andrew Johnson House.

The Norfolk Historical Society

Norfolk, Virginia

Historical Society

The Norfolk Historical Society interprets and preserves the history of Norfolk, a Virginia seaport city chartered in 1682. The Society collects, preserves, and makes available to the public objects and records relating to Norfolk's history.

The Tavern Museum

KING AND QUEEN COURT HOUSE, Virginia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The original brick two story core of the Courthouse Tavern building dates back to at least 1800. A third story was added between 1850 and 1900, and the two-story addition to the back was probably built between 1910 and 1915.

The Cole Digges House

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Cole Digges, a Revolutionary War hero, built his house in Richmond in 1805. Renovated in 1995, the building now houses the statewide offices of Preservation Virginia, which are open by appointment. The Cole Digges House is located in the Historic Franklin Street District of Richmond.

The Museum At Colonial Beach

Colonial Beach, Virginia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Colonial Beach, Virginia, along with its surrounding area, is rich in history. The jewel of the Northern Neck, it has been home to inventors, fishermen, writers, gamblers and statesmen since its incorporation in 1892.

The Peninsula Jewish Historical Society

Newport News, Virginia

Culture, History, Historical Society

The collection of photographs, memorabilia, artifacts, and clothing is housed in the archives at the Jewish Community Center, 2700 Spring Road, Newport News, VA

The Waterford Foundation

Waterford, Virginia

History, Historical Society

Waterford is a Nationally Registered landmark village in a rural agricultural setting. The buildings are open on a rotating basis (except for office), group tours may be arranged. The Homes Tour and Craft Fair is held during the first weekend in October.