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Places to Go in Virginia The grounds of George Washington's Mount Vernon are being expanded to accommodate the large number of visitors who come every year. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, in addition to providing fascinating insights into the great man, also has a magnificant valley, Charlottesville and the University he founded. James Madison's home in Orange, Virginia, Montpelier is located on the “Constitution Route.” Madison is rightfully called the “Father of the Constitution.” The DuPont family also owned this histoic dwelling. The Woodrow Wilson Birthplace in Staunton honors America's last Virginia born president. James Monroe's home at Ash Lawn is a lesser known home of one of our founding fathers. The Jamestown historic site has lots going on—the “Digs” keep turing up new evidence from early colonial times. The Jamestown-Yorktown Center has interesting programs for students. Her is a link to one of many Colonial Williamsburg sites. Pohick Church was designed in part by George Washington, a member of the vestry. He often attended with his neighbor, George Mason, whose Gunston Hall home was not far from the church. The Historic Alexandria Home Page. The Arlington National Cemetery site also has information about the Custis-Lee Mansion. The Richmond National Battlefield Park connects to various Civil War sites in the Richmond area. |
