Historical Sites to Visit
Virginia is a place filled from top to bottom with rich early American history around nearly every corner. Whether it's museums or particularly preserved locations and sites, the options are limitless and engaging for history lovers and first time experiencers alike.
Maymont Park
After its opening in 1925, Maymont Park since 2011 has been named one of America's top ten public spaces worth exploring by the American Planning Association. Decorated with numerous informational placards to read, and scenic gardens to delve into, it's hard not to lose track of time while exploring this beautiful and historic piece of American history.
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NASA Langley Research Center
Founded in 1917, Hampton Virginia's NASA Langley Research center has been the pinnacle of revolutionized aviation and space research for numerous decades now. The center houses not only research labs and facilities, but a number of public access museums and exhibits alike. Making this location the perfect place to soak in an afternoon's worth of classic, and hands-on American scientific history.
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Fort Monroe National Monument
Also located in Hampton Virginia is another spectacle of early American history. The island of Fort Monroe sees visitors daily, whether that be the Casemate Museum or even a stroll along the waterside, this immaculately preserved location is certainly a stop that you don't want to miss out on!
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Recent Article: 5th annual Garden Glow illuminates Maymont grounds in vibrant colors
This year beholds the 5th anniversary of Garden Glow, a special event in which visitors can visit Maymont Park and see it in a way they never have before. The event has been highly requested by residents within Richmond, Virginia, and the park doesn't intend to disappoint. This year, curators are excited for visitors to gather once again and absorb all the park has to offer under a new creative lens.
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