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The Commonwealth of Virginia (named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen) is one of the original thirteen states of the United States that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It is located in the Southern United States but is sometimes included, geographically, in the Mid-Atlantic States. It is one of four states that use the name commonwealth. Virginia was the first part of the Americas to be colonized permanently by England.
Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents", because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Woodrow Wilson, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and Zachary Taylor), more than any other state. Four of the first five presidents were from Virginia, and seven of the first twelve. The most recent Virginian president was Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president. Virginia has also been known as the "Mother of States", because portions of the original Colony subsequently became Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and West Virginia as well as some portions of Ohio.
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Glencoe Museum - Historic 1870 home built by Gen. Gabriel Colvin Wharton. Exhibits include period rooms, decorative arts, and temporary exhibits. Includes hours and directions. Located in Radford.
Historic Long Branch - Built around 1805 by Robert Carter Burwell with mission statement, events, history, and visitor information located at Millwood.
Historic Smithfield - Home built in 1774 by Colonel William Preston offers tours with costumed interpreters. Includes hours, admissions, event calendar, photo gallery, memberships, volunteer opportunities and directions. Located in Blacksburg.
Hunter House Victorian Museum - Built in 1894 for James W. Hunter, home showcases Victorian furnishings and decorative arts that belonged to the family. Includes history of the house, hours, admission, calendar, programs and directions. Located in Norfolk.
Kerr Place - 1799 Federal style house on the Chesapeake Bay's lower Eastern Shore. Exhibits include period furnishings and decorative arts. Includes hours, admissions, events and photos. Located in Onancock.
Meta Description: [ A beautiful historic federal manor house located in 300-year-old Onancock,Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia is the location of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. Eastern Shore history abounds. ]
Monticello - The Home of Thomas Jefferson - Explore the house, gardens, and plantation of Monticello, the mountaintop home of the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence located at Charlottesville.
Meta Description: [ Explore the house, gardens, and plantation of Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. ]
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Pope-Leighey House - Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian house in Alexandria, Virginia, was developed as a means of providing affordable housing for people of moderate means.
Sully Historic Site - Visit the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first congressman. Includes hours, calendar, directions, photos and history. Located in Chantilly.
Wilton House Museum - Completed in 1753 and home of Randolph family for over one hundred years. Features collection of 18th and 19th century silver, porcelain, and furniture Includes history of the house, admission, hours, events and directions. Located in Richmond.
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