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The Allen E. Roberts Masonic Library and Museum

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Library

The mission of the Masonic Library and Museum is to preserve, collect, and exhibit Masonic items and to assist with researching the history of Freemasonry and Freemasons in Virginia

The Heritage Museum

Dayton, Virginia

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Military

The Heritage Museum has been called the “Valley’s Best-Kept Secret!” With several galleries, changing exhibits, the Electric Map of Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign of 1862, and an extensive Genealogy Library, The Heritage Museum is a repository, resource and a reminder.

The MacArthur Memorial

Norfolk, Virginia

History, Library, Military, Specialized

The memorial depicts the life and times of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Housed in Norfolk's 1850 city hall, it is the final resting place of Gen. and Mrs. MacArthur.

The Railway Mail Service Library

Boyce, Virginia

General, History, Library

The RMSL is at the grade crossing of post office history with railroad research. It focuses upon how mail was distributed in Railway Post Offices between 1864 and 1977.

The Virginia Holocaust Museum

Richmond, Virginia

Art, Culture, History, Library, Specialized

The Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded in 1997 by Mark E. Fetter, L. Al Rosenbaum, and one of Richmond’s youngest Holocaust survivors, Jay M. Ipson, in an effort to preserve and educate people on the atrocities of the Holocaust of World War II. The Museum had a singular mission, “Teaching Tolerance Through Education.”

The Cole Digges House

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Cole Digges, a Revolutionary War hero, built his house in Richmond in 1805. Renovated in 1995, the building now houses the statewide offices of Preservation Virginia, which are open by appointment. The Cole Digges House is located in the Historic Franklin Street District of Richmond.

The Library of Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

History, Library

Dedicated to the collection and preservation of the records of the Commonwealth. Spanning nearly 400 years of history, the collections consist of 114 million archival items including 1.7 million books, serials, federal documents, audiovisuals, and maps as well as photos, family histories and more. The Library mounts exhibitions and sponsors lectures.

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Newport News, Virginia

Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

The Mariners' Museum and Park connects people to the world's waterways through exploration and engaging experiences. The Museum is filled with fascinating stories, captured in priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime museums in the world.

The Tavern Museum

KING AND QUEEN COURT HOUSE, Virginia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The original brick two story core of the Courthouse Tavern building dates back to at least 1800. A third story was added between 1850 and 1900, and the two-story addition to the back was probably built between 1910 and 1915.

Thomas Balch Library

Leesburg, Virginia

History, Library, Specialized

Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town Of Leesburg. Collections focus on Loudoun County, regional and Virginia history, genealogy, military history with special emphasis on the American Civil War, and ethnic history. Collection materials include books, periodicals, maps, visual collections, newspapers, oral histories,and manuscripts. Designated as an Underground Railroad research site. Lectures on history and genealogy are offered fall, winter and spring. Group tours and orientations are available on request. Books by Loudoun County authors may be purchased at the library.