VirginiaThe state of Virginia is a birthplace of 8 presidents of the U. S. George Washington was born in the town of Mount Vernon. His plantation home is well preserved and now is a museum |
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ManassasManassas is a city with the rich historical background and lots of museums. Some spectacular historical reconstruction events take place here. |
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StauntonThe city of Staunton lies in the Shenandoah Valley between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge. Its charming downtown is worth visiting |
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WilliamsburgWilliamsburg is a living town-museum full of 300-400 years old buildings. Everyone can feel himself a native American of Independence War times here. |
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YorktownYorktown is a genuine historical monument. This is the legendary site of the final battle of the War of Independence that happened in October, 1781. |
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Shirley PlantationShirley Plantation, the first one in Virginia, was established in 1613. Despite being the National Historic Landmark, it is still in private ownership |