Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is a 5,500-acre park located 50 miles South of Washington, DC and 50 miles North of Richmond, Virginia. It is the second largest military park in the world. Read more

Virginia Civil War Driving Tour

Virginia is a state rich in historical events, from the first English speaking settlement to the Revolutionary war to the American Civil War. Every event with important significance took place in the state of Virginia. There are Civil War trails everywhere you go and plenty of historic homes and plantations to see. One of the best fun things to do in Virginia is going on road trips to explore the different National Parks where significant events took place during the American Civil War and learning about the sites of the Civil War Trails the state of Virginia has to offer. Read more

Historic Houses in Virginia

Virginia, with its rich history and heritage, is home to eight presidents, including four of the first five US presidents as well as the many important leaders of the confederacy. Because of that, Virginia has many historic houses. Read more