VA History Road Trip Brochure

Tour 9 iconic sites in 6 days VAHistoryRoadTrip.com

Experience an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Virginia.

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Jamestown Settlement

Step into the past at Jamestown Settlement, a living history museum that tells the story of 17th-century Virginia, from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the events that planted the seeds of a new nation. Visitors can climb aboard a re-creation of a 1607 ship to learn about the 144-day journey across the Atlantic.

Jamestown Rediscovery at Historic Jamestowne

Walk in the footsteps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas at the original site of Jamestown. Hear about recent excavations on a walking tour with an archaeologist or historian, and view more than 4,000 artifacts recovered from the fort inside Jamestown Rediscovery’s award-winning archaeology museum.

Colonial Williamsburg

Spend a day at Colonial Williamsburg, the largest American history museum in the world, and see what life was like under British rule for 18th-century Virginians in the colonial capital of Williamsburg. Meet the people whose ideas helped forge a new nation, enjoy staged performances, explore historic trade shops, and meet modern-day artisans practicing period crafts such as blacksmithing, wig making, foodways, and more.

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Experience a re-created Continental Army encampment, where artillery firing demonstrations take place daily, and a re-created Revolution-era farm. The 4D film “The Siege of Yorktown” puts you in the middle of the action with a 180-degree surround screen and dramatic special effects.

James Monroe’s Highland

Purchased in 1793 by James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, Highland was home to the Monroe family for nearly 25 years. Highland interprets the period of Monroe’s public career, including the experiences of enslaved African Americans who lived on the property.

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

Discover Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home and plantation, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. Walk through the house that Thomas Jefferson designed and redesigned for more than forty years, and take outdoor guided tours to hear about Monticello’s enslaved community and gardens.

James Madison’s Montpelier

Learn about the histories and legacies of James and Dolley Madison, the enslaved community, and the Constitution as you journey through the landscape and inside the Madisons’ home. Hike more than 8 miles of trails that wind through horse pastures, wildflower meadows, and forests, and see spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

The estate of America’s first president is one of the most visited historic homes in America. Tour four gardens and a working farm, where you’ll see sheep, hogs, and other heritage-breed animals. Guests can also attend a wreathlaying ceremony at the Washingtons’ tomb.

George Mason’s Gunston Hall

Discover George Mason’s historic home and 1-acre garden on 550+ acres with Potomac River views just 15 minutes from Mount Vernon. Explore the interactive exhibit Revolutionary Rights, and learn about Mason’s role as an influential political thinker, his authorship of the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights, and why he was one of three delegates who did not sign the Constitution since it did not contain a Bill of Rights.

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