The Museum of the Confederacy is a national treasure, an unmatched resource for anyone who wants to understand this nation in the twenty-first century.
Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum occupies two early 19th century buildings in Old Town Alexandria. The buildings were the site of the Stabler and Leadbeater Apothecary business throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, the c. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Tavern and Hotel. The buildings and ice well were constructed by John Wise, but made famous by John Gadsby.
Fort Ward Museum Historic Site is a former Union Army installation now located in the city of Alexandria in the U.S. state of Virginia. It was the fifth largest fort built to defend Washington, D.C. in the American Civil War.
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden is a historic house museum located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The museum interprets the lives of the people who lived there from 1785 to 1969.
The Alexandria Black History Museum is a cultural institution located in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and contributions of African Americans in the city and the broader region. It contributes to the city's efforts to create a diverse and inclusive narrative of its past and present.
Arlington Arts Center is a nonprofit contemporary visual arts center dedicated to presenting and supporting new work by regional artists in the mid-Atlantic States. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and subsidized studio spaces, AAC serves as a bridge between artists and the public.
The Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the Arlington planetarium and promote public science education.
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center features exhibitions about local and regional history, including the permanent exhibit The Fairfax Story. The Museum hosts several historic programs throughout the year, including the popular Second Sunday series.
Historic Blenheim is known for its exceptional collection of Union soldiers' Civil War graffiti. Historic Blenheim offers several programs with a Civil War focus throughout the year. The premier program is Civil War Day, a living history event, annually held the last Saturday in April.
The Cherry Hill Farmhouse is a house museum in Falls Church, Virginia located next to the Cherry Hill Park. Built in 1845 in a Greek Revival architecture style, it belonged to wealthy farmer families until 1945, and in 1956 it became property of the City of Falls Church, which transformed it into a museum, as a historical building.
Hill House Museum is a historic home in Portsmouth, Virginia furnished entirely with family belongings from the 19th and 20th centuries, collected through generations, and left in their original places. Discover the story behind the Hill House Museum through the history of the family who lived there for over a hundred and fifty years.
