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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.

Once forgotten and built over, this historic Black cemetery now houses a poignant memorial.

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

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

Headquarters of the legendary clairvoyant's readings, spiritual hospital, and massage school.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.

The eerie ruins of a remote abandoned hamlet said to be founded by the survivors of a shipwreck.

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

An original apothecary from 1792.

The skeletal white beams stand as a monument to religious dissent.

A small Richmond island dotted with the remnants of hundreds of years of history.

An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

Outsider art meets paleontology at this roadside reptile repository.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

A whimsical roadside community of little metal people.

Check out a hidden collection of vintage neon signs.

This fully restored synagogue explores the American Jewish experience along the old frontier.

This dynamic entertainment venue brings a much-needed funkiness to the region with its bizarre art, eclectic films screenings, and peculiar performance pieces.

A riverside tiny house with books and other treasures galore.

This small piece of railroad history sits behind the parking lot of a chain grocery store.

A multiversal transit station located right below a highway interchange.