History of Virginia
Virginia Northern Neck History

The history of Virginia goes back beyond colonial times.

Virginia history and Chesapeake Bay history include native Americans, the birthplaces of three presidents (President George Washington, President James Monroe and President James Madison), and the home of General Robert E Lee.

In addition, Chesapeake watermen and farmers are important to Virginia history.

In time, steamboats became an important way to transport people and things--and they opened up the Northern Neck to progress and development.

At one time in Northern Neck history, Reedville claims to have been the richest town in America--due to its menhaden industry.

Famous People in Virginia History

In fact, as quiet and rural as the Neck is today, some of our nation’s founders lived here and learned the principles that led to the birth of our Nation.

While visiting the Northern Neck Virginia, you can see:

• George Washington birthplace - In fact, you can actually stand in the room where President George Washington was born (Yes, Washington slept here…).

• General Robert E Lee birthplace - Stratford Hall. A beautiful location for a beautiful home. It has a history that you’ll enjoy learning about…
  
  

  

  Stratford Hall, birthplace of General Robert E Lee

• Anglican Church in America - Christ Church - Visit one of the few remaining colonial churches in America. You can even worship at historic Christ Church during the summer months.

• American History Museums - Visit one of these museums to learn more about the Neck, its people and the history of steamboats and farming...

• Ferry Farm - This was the boyhood home of George Washington. His family moved here when he was 6 years old. President Washington received his formal education here, and he met many people who were friends throughout his life.

• Mary Ball Washington Museum - Learn all about the mother of President George Washington, the Father of our country. What was she like and how did she groom her son to be the first president of the United States?

• Northern Neck Farm Museum - Learn all about the history of farming on the Neck and how it evolved into the huge farms that we see today...

• Reedville Fishermen’s Museum - See how fishing, crabbing and oystering played a huge part in Virginia history.

• Colonial Tavern - Have you ever been in an authentic colonial tavern? Well, here’s your chance. You can visit a colonial tavern and enjoy a bite to eat in one…

This is just a sampling of the many historical sites on the Northern Neck, all helping you to understand more about the history of Virginia.

Plan to come and stay awhile, so that you’ll have time to take in the many interesting museums and historical sites.

Or bring your children or grandchildren for an educational and fun-filled historical tour!

History of Virginia to Northern Neck Virginia

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