This statue is dedicated to Grace Sherwood, the last person in Virginia to be convicted of being a witch.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

A quiet memorial marks the spot where the victims of the Salem Witch Trials were executed.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

This statue honors the author's groundbreaking family story.

The location where the American Revolution ended.

An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

A home that witnessed Civil War combat on the Sunken Road has the battle scars to prove it.

The most historic church in Fairfax County played a role in the creation of the American Red Cross.

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

The resting place of a Civil War celebrity's amputated limb.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

A hidden passageway now marks the site of an assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan that some say broke a 140-year-old curse.

The country's oldest continually-operated mini golf course lies hidden in plain sight, eclipsed by one of D.C.'s most popular tourist attractions.

This historic boathouse was constructed using salvaged lumber from burned barns.

Washington D.C.'s most famous pianist, composer, and bandleader still tickles the ivories outside Howard Theater.

Outside the Department of Transportation, a collection of artifacts honors the history of how we get around.

Where you can hail your favorite fictional commanders-in-chief.

An obscure federal monument honors the French diplomat who served as Ambassador to the U.S. during WWI.

This grisly headstone doesn’t seem to be resting in peace.

One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.