Virginia and West Virginia hold an iconic place in American history, and the Shenandoah Valley has made preserving the past a priority. From Native American artifacts and frontier life through the Civil War to the present, a historic tour of Shenandoah Valley Heritage Museums could fill your weekends and weekdays for months.
A must-see! The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is a regional cultural center that includes galleries, seven acres of gardens, the Glen Burnie House, a Museum Store, and a Makerspace Studio. Galleries display changing exhibitions and Shenandoah Valley decorative arts,...
If you love trains you'll know it's all about the journey. On the Virginia Scenic Railway, sit back and enjoy the ride on modernized, climate-controlled passenger cars through some of Virginia's prettiest scenery. Trains depart twice a day (Thursday - Sunday) from...
Cooter’s in the Valley (Luray) is the newest location of the popular Cooter’s franchises. Long a “must-see” destination in Gatlinburg and Nashville, Tennessee, Cooter’s is a tribute to the beloved television series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” It features a “Dukes” shop, a...
The Stonewall Brigade Museum houses a rare collection of artifacts and archival materials related to the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division and the U. S. Army. The origins of the 116th Infantry Regiment are traced back to the early 1740s, when it was part of the...
The Town of Shenandoah is a small, rural community of 2,335 citizens, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Massanutten Ridge, along the banks of the Shenandoah River in Page County, Virginia. Shenandoah is only 25 miles from the City of Harrisonburg, an...
Settlers first discovered the New Market area’s fertile lands, wild game, and minerals in 1727, nearly 300 years ago. Many of the first settlers were Germans of the Mennonite and Lutheran faiths and were later joined by many Scots and Irish. The Town was founded by...
Welcome to the Town of Edinburg. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and situated in central Shenandoah County, Edinburg, incorporated in 1852, exemplifies the quaint, small town atmosphere of the valley. Along its streets are antique, craft,...
We invite you to “Discover the Different Sides of Strasburg!” When you arrive in Strasburg, you’ll find a charming town filled with friendly folks who are eager to welcome you to their beautiful Shenandoah Valley backdrop. If you look a little closer, you’ll...
The VMI Museum is located in Jackson Memorial Hall on the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) campus. The Museum offers the history of the oldest museum in Virginia and the first state supported military school in America; 19th and 20th century, Civil War, and...
Located at 176 Main St. in Timberville. Featuring exhibits and memorabilia from the Plains District of Rockingham County. Hours Thur - Sun | 1 - 4 PMTickets Admission | FreeContact 176 North Main StreetTimberville, VA 22815Events [add_eventon event_count="5"...
Visit the Newtown History Center in Stephens City, the second oldest town in the Shenandoah Valley. Wagon road settlement founded during the French & Indian War, its fame in the old VA freight wagon industry, its role in the Civil War. Visit the historic Newtown...
The Frontier Culture Museum tells the story of thousands of people who migrated to colonial America, and of the life they created here for themselves and their descendents. The Museum's costumed staff provide living history interpretation of pre-immigration Europe...
Rocktown History is the home of the most extensive history museum and genealogy research library in the Shenandoah Valley! The large gallery spaces feature distinctive Valley folk art; early crafts and trades; memories and maneuvers of the Civil War, WWI, and WWII;...
Underground History of the Civil War As war raged in the Shenandoah Valley, Union troops were looking for opportunities to secure their munitions. They found the perfect spot beneath farmland outside of Harrisonburg, Virginia. This underground system would come to...
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War (VMCW) interprets the 1864 Battle of New Market with emphasis on the role of Virginia Military Institute Cadets and the Civil War in Virginia. Part of the Virginia Military Institute museum system which includes the VMCW, VMI...
Inherited through his father-in-law in 1773, Poplar Forest was Thomas Jefferson's personal retreat and plantation. The villa at Poplar Forest was one of only two homes Jefferson designed for his personal use and was the place where Jefferson "came to indulge in the...
THE CAR & CARRIAGE CARAVAN MUSEUM at Luray Caverns, Virginia transports visitors through the fascinating story of roadway travel featuring over 140 items related to transportation and including 50 motorized vehicles beginning with simple wagons and coaches to the...
Welcome to Waynesboro, where good nature comes naturally! Visitors become fellow adventurers and familiar neighbors in Waynesboro, Virginia, where sharing remarkable surroundings and good-natured local spirit has come naturally for centuries. Located at the gateway to...
Located on our grounds at Luray Caverns is the Shenandoah Heritage Village – a presentation of thematic elements celebrating our region's Shenandoah culture. The complex has several 19th century structures, along with a main museum, the Luray Valley Museum, which...
Belle Grove Plantation is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia. It is an authentic 1797 Manor House, was built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Major Hite, grandson of Shenandoah...
The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum offers a variety of experiences for visitors of all ages. Retrace the complex journey of our 28th president at The Woodrow Wilson Museum as you take a self-guided tour through the museum galleries which explore...
As a National Historic Landmark (2021), the Patsy Cline Historic House offers a window into the renowned country music singer's early road to stardom. Patsy Cline, born Virginia "Ginny" Patterson Hensley (1932 - 1963) at Winchester Memorial Hospital, moved to 608...
A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. Jefferson Rock is a popular destination...
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park became the 388th unit of the United States National Park Service when it was authorized on December 19, 2002. The National Historical Park was created to protect several historically significant locations in the...
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