This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

Anna Anderson spent most of her life claiming to be the lost Romanov child Anastasia.

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

The Harlem Renaissance poet and activist wrote, organized, and hosted travelers in this Lynchburg, Virginia oasis.

An abandoned textile mill that is now home to art and concerts.

This tower was once used to create ammunition for early settlers.

A collection of vehicles across American military history.

Built to defend Washington D.C. during the Civil War, this fort became a post-war nucleus for a thriving Black community.

The first national memorial to honor all women suffragists stands on land where suffragists were once imprisoned.

This field of concrete was once an active defense site armed with nuclear warheads.

A memorial dedicated to a highly decorated Marine and Korean War veteran, who also happened to be a horse.

One of the oldest train stations still standing in Virginia played a vital role during the Civil War.

A glimpse into the sacrifices of military members during World War II.

The birthplace of Appalachia's only first lady, who some have dubbed the United States' "first female president."

These figures float and flutter in this fountain crafted by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.

The maritime museum that boasts the largest nautical library in the western hemisphere.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

Herbert Hoover's "Brown House" rural presidential retreat was a PR disaster amid the start of the Great Depression.

Located at the former Lorton Prison the Lucy Burns Museum tells the story of the 91 year history of the prison including the dark chapter of its involvement in the women's suffrage movement.

Hear, smell, see, taste, and touch history at this immersive Civil War hospital.

The nearly 120-year-old piece of pork wears a brass collar and was once a man's "pet ham."

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

Volcanic stone sentinels stand watch at a Korean Bell Garden in Virginia.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.