National Historic Landmark - Fort Monroe

Constructed between 1819 and 1834, Fort Monroe was one of the country's major military posts from the time of its establishment; Robert E. Lee, then a lieutenant, played a prominent role in the final stages of its construction. During the ...

National Historic Landmark - Gerald R. Ford, Jr. House

From 1955 to 1974, this was the home of Gerald R. Ford, Jr., the 38th President of the United States. These years constitute the major part of Ford's long Congressional career, as well as his service as Vice President and ...

National Historic Landmark - Five Forks Battlefield

This battle, on April 1, 1865, has been called the Waterloo of the Confederacy. Union troops under Philip Sheridan's command defeated the Confederates under General George Pickett, who had been sent to protect the Southside Railroad, Robert E. Lee's last ...

National Historic Landmark - Elsing Green

Overlooking the Pamunky River, this two story, U-shaped Georgian plantation house was built by Carter Braxton (1736-1797), who resided here from 1760 to 1767. Elsing Green is the only surviving structure associated with Braxton, who is best known for signing ...

National Historic Landmark - Eight Foot High Speed Tunnel

Completed in 1936, this is a significant example of the research facilities created by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the parent agency of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It was the first continuous-flow high-speed wind tunnel able ...

National Historic Landmark - Egyptian Building

Completed in 1845, this was the first building put up especially for the Medical College of Virginia, and remains the oldest medical college building in the South. An exotic edifice, it is considered by many to be the finest Egyptian ...

National Historic Landmark-Drydock Number One, Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The shipyard, established in 1767, is the oldest in the country; the drydock was constructed 1827-1834. During the Civil War, the Union frigate USS MERRIMACK was rebuilt by the Confederates in this drydock, becoming the ironclad CSS VIRGINIA.

National Historic Landmark - Charles Richard Drew House

From 1920 to 1939, this two story clapboard structure was the residence of Charles Richard Drew (1904-1950), the noted black physician and teacher, who is best remembered for his pioneer work in discovering the means to preserve blood plasma. Drew ...

Sewall-Belmont House (National Women's Party Headquarters)

Sewall-Belmont House (National Women's Party/Alice Paul)

Home to the National Women's Party for over 80 years, the Sewall-Belmont house has seen America change from Revolutionary times into the modern age.

Built in the heart of Washington D.C. in 1799, and ...

Charleston Slave Docks

The city of Charleston, SC was one of America's first major cities, settled in 1670. Originally called "Charles Town" (after King Charles II of England), Charleston was the primary station for the import and export of goods in the southern ...