A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

The "first cat," "first dog," and even a presidential pygmy hippo all get their due in this museum.

These trees are living witnesses to events that inspired poet Walt Whitman’s service during the American Civil War.

The former home of the man whose radical ideas changed the nation.

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

This tree is a living witness to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

The grave of a champion Thoroughbred hides within the former presidential estate.

These massive concrete balls were used to mine gold in Virginia.

The naval commander’s proudest moment in battle is memorialized in this unique tomb at Arlington Cemetery.

A small, forgotten prison cemetery marked only by a wrought-iron fence and eerie depressions left in the ground.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

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

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

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

America's first federal monument.

The Virginia home of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence is being preserved with a unique glass facade.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.

The only recreation of William Shakespeare's indoor playhouse.

The Virginia farm where John Wilkes Booth met his grisly end is now largely forgotten.

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

One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.