Directory of Virginia Resources

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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in Virginia.

Subcategories

• Living History and Open Air

Resources in This Category

• Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

  http://www.alexandriava.gov/FortWard
  Interprets history of the 1860-1870 period, focusing on the Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C., Fort Ward as a military site, wartime Alexandria, and the experiences of Alexandrians during the Union occupation of the city.

• Gadsby's Tavern Museum

  http://www.alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern
  Consists of two buildings, a c.1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. Includes a history of the buildings, highlights of the collections and exhibits, programs, tours, admission rates, and directions to the location in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

  http://themsv.org/
  Dedicated to interpreting the art, history and culture of the area. Offers five exhibition galleries and Glen Burnie, the home of Winchester's founder, James Wood. Includes details of the gallery. Located in Winchester, Virginia.

• Scottsville Museum

  http://smuseum.avenue.org/
  Displays exhibits on James River transportation, the Civil War, Native American artifacts, school life, theater, furniture, and photographs.

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