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The largest cemetery for enslaved people in Loudoun County was almost lost to history, if not for the research of a minister.

The most historic church in Fairfax County played a role in the creation of the American Red Cross.

A graveyard that dates back over 200 years stands near a busy shopping center.

Standing for over 200 years, the abandoned home of a Revolutionary War hero and later a succession of prison superintendents.

Burke’s oldest cemetery also houses the victim of the county's grisliest murder.

A 14-foot monument marks the resting place of two of the town's earliest residents—and one unknown soldier.

A small, forgotten prison cemetery marked only by a wrought-iron fence and eerie depressions left in the ground.

A decaying garage hidden amid the dense forest is all that remains of a once-prosperous dairy farm.

Born a slave on the Arlington estate, Parks dug the first graves at Arlington National Cemetery, and was buried there, too.

The airport was once a Civil War battleground, and the earthwork defenses can still be seen today.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

Rowdy rebels fortified this home during the first popular uprising in United States history.

Developed by focused shutterbugs, this museum exposes visitors to more than 6,000 different cameras.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

This museum sits on the site of a decommissioned military communications base.

One tiny triangular park commemorates the victims of a yellow fever epidemic—many of whom are buried right below the grass.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.

Located at the former Lorton Prison the Lucy Burns Museum tells the story of the 91 year history of the prison including the dark chapter of its involvement in the women's suffrage movement.

A former Confederate hospital serves as a remembrance of wounded and dead soldiers.

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

Hear, smell, see, taste, and touch history at this immersive Civil War hospital.

Within this lovely Richmond cemetery lie the remains of famous Virginians and some of Edgar Allan Poe's most beloved family and friends.

This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.