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Showing Events with the tag "History & Heritage"
On Wednesday, March 1 at 11:00 AM, the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas will proudly re-open its doors with a warm welcome for everyone. Founder/Curator Emmett Casciato often says, “A visiting veteran will see one of our artifacts and begin telling a story. The veteran’s adult children will say… Read More
Virginia Museum of the Civil War & New Market Battlefield State Historical Park – Museum presents the entire Civil War in Virginia with a focus exhibit on the VMI cadets in the Battle of New Market. Museum shop, picnic area, overlooks. Emmy-winning film Field of Lost Shoes. Walking trail… Read More
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is located in downtown Roanoke. With over 50 pieces of rolling stock, the Museum exhibits steam and electric locomotives and the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. Plus, explore our collections of antique vehicles, cars, and even aviation! O-Gauge model train layout &… Read More
A Virginia vacation is about doing the things you love with the people you love most – and making memories that will last a lifetime. And there’s no better way to do that than along the beautiful and adventure-filled Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA. Photo… Read More
Visit Loudoun: DC’s Wine Country – Located just 1 hour East of Winchester, VA, Loudoun is the perfect place to start your Blue Ridge Adventure! Enjoy one of our beautiful wineries, stroll through a quaint historic town, or hike, bike, zipline or ride horseback through one of our scenic… Read More
Explore Virginia’s highest peaks, curviest motorcycle routes, and coolest Appalachian towns. Tame The Back of the Dragon, or take a leisurely drive on Mount Rogers Scenic Byway. Catch live music at The Lincoln Theatre, laze on the sandy beaches of Hungry Mother State Park, and choose from 34 independently owned… Read More
The Roanoke Valley and the neighboring scenic towns and counties – together known as Virginia’s Blue Ridge – is the quintessential mountain destination. As the largest metropolitan region along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia’s Blue Ridge has so much to offer visitors. Endless choices for creative cuisine and more… Read More
Situated on a 42-acre estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Westglow Resort & Spa is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina overlooking Grandfather Mountain. Located 1 mile from Parkway Milepost 294.6 on Hwy 221 in Blowing Rock. Open all year. Enjoy… Read More
Historic district, quaint towns, museums, professional theatre, cinema, golf, and fine restaurants located 18 miles north of the Skyline Drive via US 522, and I-81 Exits 310, 313, 315, and 317. The Winchester area offers numerous ways to safely enjoy the outdoors – from al fresco dining to hiking, farm… Read More
Margaret Stanback White received her BA from Harvard. Following a career as a research scientist, she began a career as a researcher and editor on nonfiction book projects about scientific breakthroughs and how they have changed the course of history. The P-51 Mustang was the first allied fighter plane… Read More