Virginia is where American history begins—from the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the birth of the Constitution and eight US presidents born within its borders. The Commonwealth stretches from Atlantic barrier islands and the Chesapeake Bay in the east to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Plateau in the west, offering visitors an extraordinary mix of Colonial history, Civil War battlefields, mountain wilderness, wine country, and vibrant coastal cities.
Historical sites
Places where Virginia's past comes alive.
Colonial Williamsburg
Where: Williamsburg
Admission: Adult: $45.99 USD | Child: $22.99 (ages 6–12)
Monticello
Where: Charlottesville
Admission: Adult: $32 USD | Child: $8 (ages 5–11)
Mount Vernon
Where: Alexandria
Admission: Adult: $28 USD | Child: $15 (ages 6–11)
Jamestown Settlement (Historic Jamestowne)
Where: Williamsburg
Admission: Adult: $18 USD | Child: $9 (ages 6–12)
Yorktown Battlefield
Where: Yorktown
Admission: Adult: $15 USD
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Where: Fredericksburg
Admission: Adult: $15 USD
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Where: Appomattox
Admission: Adult: $10 USD
Virginia State Capitol
Where: Richmond
Admission: Adult: Free
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Where: Manassas
Admission: Adult: $15 USD
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Where: Richmond
Admission: Adult: Free
Museums
Curated collections that tell Virginia's story.
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun noon–5:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $10 USD
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $8 USD
National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
Hours: Daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $15 USD