History

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History, Library

The museum and library were established by James Monroe's great-granddaughter, Rose Gouverneur Hoes, and her sons as an educational memorial to the life and times of this Founding Father. Items belonging to James and Elizabeth Monroe make up the collection.

History

The museum strives to preserve artifacts left by the early people of the area as well as local family histories so that future generations may know their heritage.

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The John Fox, Jr. house, a Virginia Historical landmark serves as both a museum and a memorial to the Fox family. The house was built in 1888, and is filled with beautiful furnishings and mementos of the family. Here, the author, John Fox, Jr., wrote 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine', 14 other full length novels, in addition to more than 500 short stories. Guided tours are conducted through the house.

History, Library

The center is a museum in a classroom providing hands-on children's programming and exhibits on 17th century culture.

History, Historic House

An historic house with local history exhibits.

Children's, Culture, General, History

An historical museum committed to collecting, preserving and exhibiting artifacts that exemplify the cultural heritage of rural Orange County emphasizing James Madison and others who made substantial contributions to the area. Permanent exhibit on Madison and the Agriculture and Transportation Hall are on display.

History

Through gallery exhibits and living history, Jamestown Settlement relates the stories of America's first permanent English colony and Virginia's first Powhatan Indians, the Yorktown Victory Center chronicles the American Revolution.

History, Specialized

Culture, History, Historic House

The home, built by Chief Justice John Marshall in 1790, is an outstanding example of Federal architecture retaining many of its original features. It contains a rich collection of memorabilia and Marshall family objects.

Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized

Jumbo Antique Fire Engine Museum houses the only remaining 1911 Robinson Chemical Fire Engine. The museum, founded in 1982 houses a collection of fire service items, some from the Civil War era. Exhibits a 911 Robinson Chemical Fire Engine and other fire-service related items.