Area Attractions

Before I get too far away from Northern Virginia I wanted to let you fellow travelers know of other things of interest in this area. Two of these we have visited in the past so I dug the pictures out of my archives. The third we had planned to visit while in the area this time, but time ran out.

English Farm

German farm

One of the most unusual museums I have ever seen is in Staunton. The Frontier Culture Museum is a living history extravaganza. As immigrants flooded to America in the 17th and 18th century, they left behind their native cultures. The Frontier Culture Museum seeks to recreate the type of homestead unique to each ethnic group. At the museum, small plots of land have been transformed from Virginia farmland to a typical German farm, Scotch-Irish Farm and English Farm. These “farms” are complete with vegetable gardens, cattle, pigs, even cats all of the variety typical for that region. Living history interpreters dressed in period costume are available to answer any questions. This museum is well worth a visit.

Scotch-Irish Farm

In Charlottesville is Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. I recommend this in the spring or early summer. Jefferson was quite the gardener and, in my opinion, the gardens are worth the visit.

Monticello, West Lawn

The one place we were unable to visit is Montpellier, home of James Madison, the 4th president of the United States. It is also located near Charlottesville.