Places To Visit

Built circa 1845 for its original owner, Cyrus Rhodes, a prosperous farmer, Long Meadow is a Greek Revival house in Rockingham County. The farm is located in a meadow within view of Massanutten Mountain. The two-story brick house, with an English bas... Read More

Situated on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River in Warren County, this historic farm was established and occupied in the 1700s by Jost Hite and his family, early settlers in the area. The original house, Traveler's Hall, burned ca. 1840 and the pr... Read More

Named after the "long way" taken by local historical figure Mary Draper Ingles. Long Way Brewing is Radford, VA's first nanobrewery, situated in a beautifully restored stone church. Founded in 2020 by friends Rob Gropman, Keith Weltens, and Jeff Klep... Read More

The story of African-American transition after the Civil War is featured at Long's Chapel at Zenda in Harrisonburg. The chapel served as a spiritual and educational center of Zenda or “Little Africa,” a settlement formed after the Civil War by ne... Read More

Founded in 1839 as the Farmville Female Seminary Association, Longwood's history has been one of constant growth and evolution. The institution had a series of names over its early history, becoming Longwood College in 1949, turning fully co-ed in 19... Read More

Loretta exemplifies the transformation of many Fauquier County farmhouses into prestige estates by owners whose wealth came from sources other than agriculture. The house began as a conventional early-19th-century brick dwelling built by Frances Edmo... Read More

Lost Barrel is a family-owned farm brewery located in Middleburg, VA, that prides itself on meticulous production using fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. Founded in 2020 with a mission to create a welcoming gathering place for friends... Read More

Loudoun's only museum dedicated to agricultural history, the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum explores historic land use from ancient indigenous Americans through today's farmers. LHFM will commemorate the 250th anniversary with an exhibit about the 1776... Read More

Valid through December 31, 2026, the joint initiative between the George C. Marshall International Center and leading local museums and cutural destinations invites visitors to explore "The Stories that Shaped America" and "Loudoun’s Living Landsca... Read More

The Loudoun Museum strives to preserve Loudoun County's diverse and complete history; authentically interpret Loudoun's culture, history, and natural treasures; and fulfill our role as the official repository for Loudoun's history. The Museum cares f... Read More

Public park dedicated to local mining historian Louis Henegar and the numerous coal miners in the community. The park features many examples of underground mining equipment used in modern day mining.... Read More

Experience the rich history and diverse heritage of Louisa County in through our museum exhibits, hands-on programs, geneaology research, and digital tours. Come visit our Heritage Farm which features the Michie House and the Trevilian Schoolhouse. ... Read More

We are committed to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Town of Lovettsville and the surrounding area known as "The German Settlement". Displayed are various artifacts, photographs, documentation, household articles, tools, genea... Read More

Lower Chapel is one of two chapels ordered in 1710, along with the main parish church, to serve Middlesex County's Christ Church Parish. The other chapel does not survive. Lower Chapel, begun in 1714, was so named because it was located in the lower ... Read More

Born enslaved in 1856, Lucy F. Simms went on to receive her degree from Virginia's Hampton Institute, and eventually settled in Harrisonburg to teach over 1,800 students from three generations of families. The Lucy F. Simms School was built soon afte... Read More