Places to Visit in Virginia
Fourth grade Social Studies curriculum focuses on our fabulous state of Virginia! We are very
fortunate to live in an area with a wealth of historical places to visit. Below are several interesting
places to consider taking your child for a day or even weekend.
Cumberland Gap
This area in the far western part of Virginia is known as the
gateway to the western frontier. This is truly a gorgeous site
and a view that is considered breathtaking. No wonder so
many have traveled through this area!
www.nps.gov/cuga (606) 248-2817
Cumberland Gap
Monticello
This is the home of Thomas Jefferson. Monticello is located in
the Charlottesville area. Their tours are excellent, and
appropriate for the entire family. Thomas Jefferson was more
than an author for the Declaration of Independence! What else
did he accomplish?
www.monticello.org (434) 984-9822
Monticello
Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is visited from tourist from all over our
country. Not only is Williamsburg the second capital of Virginia
it holds many more interested sights on how the colonists lived
during the reign of British rule.
www.VisitWilliamsburg1.com (757) 229-1000
Williamsburg
Appomattox Courthouse
In 1865, Robert E. Lee, the general of the Confederacy army, and Ulyssess
S. Grant, general from the Union army, met right here in Virginia at the
Appomattox Courthouse for the signing of the ending of the Civil War. We
live so close to Appomattox, VA.
www.nps.gov/apoc
(434) 352-8987
Appomattox Courthouse
Harper’s Ferry
You must visit where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers meet. This is the
site where John Brown, an abolitionist, struggled to change the thoughts of
Americans. This historical place has been visited by many former USA
Presidents.
www.nps.gov/hafe (304) 535-6029
Harper’s Ferry
Frontier Culture Museum
This outside living-history museum is nearby in Staunton, VA. It
contains six permanent outdoor exhibits of original farm buildings
from Britain, Germany, Ireland, and Virginia. Walk among the
past while living in the present!
http://www.frontiermuseum.org/, (540) 332-7850
Frontier Museum
Virginia Historical Society
This site is very close and it is on North Boulevard, Richmond. It has
many collections of items including books, personal and business
records, genealogical materials, maps, paintings, and weapons. Shhh!
Admission is free on Sundays!
http://www.vahistorical.org/
(804) 358 -4901
VA Historical Society
American Civil War Center & Tredegar
The center is in Richmond and it was the ‘Industrial Heart of the
Confederacy’. It also has a restored 1861 Gun Foundry. Don’t
forget to learn some secret facts of prison camp survival. What a cool
place to visit and tour!
http://www.tredegar.org/, (804) 780 - 1865
Tredegar Iron Works
Museum Of the Confederacy
This museum is located in Richmond. It is a collection of civilian and
military Civil War artifacts relating to the Confederate States of
America. It also contains facts of post- Civil War era. Just a short trip
away!
http://www.moc.org/site/PageServer, (804) 649 -1861
Museum of Confederacy
Yorktown Battlefield
In October 1871, General Cornwallis of the British army surrendered to
General Washington’s army right here in Yorktown, Virginia! This
victory secured independence for the United States and changed the lives
of all Americans.
http://www.nps.gov/york/, (757) 898-2410
Yorktown
The Richmond History Center
Contact anyone at this center and you can fill many days exploring the 400
years of history of Richmond, VA. Learn more about George Mason, Thomas
Jefferson, the State Capitol, St. John’s Church, and don’t forget the canals!
http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp, (804) 649-0711
Richmond Tour