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Virginians are justly proud of their history and have worked hard to preserve its tangible reminders. The state's rich heritage is reflected in its vernacular and high-style architecture—some of the best in the United States—as well as in its many archaeological sites, battlefields, and historic districts.

The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) administers two programs designed to recognize our resources and to encourage their continued preservation: the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

 
This house, which typifies a vernacular architectural style common to Virginia, is located in the Afton-Greenwood Rural Historic District, in Nelson and Albemarle Cos.

The National Register, established in 1966 and managed by the National Park Service, is the official list of structures, sites, objects, and districts that embody the historical and cultural foundations of the nation. The National Register of Historic Places already includes more than 2,000 properties in Virginia. For more information on the national register, a weekly list of registered properties, educational programs, and publications, visit the website of the National Register of Historic Places.

The Virginia Landmarks Register, also established in 1966 and managed by the Department of Historic Resources, is the state’s official list of properties important to Virginia’s history. The same criteria are used to evaluate resources for inclusion in the state register as are used for the National Register.

The list of Virginia properties on the state and national registers is available online. The list now includes state themes for listing. For further information about thematic nominations and Multiple Property Documentation, go to the National Park Service. 

	Foxfield Inn Phone: 434-923-8892 Toll Free: 866-369-3536 Within a short drive of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, and Montpelier, the home of James Madison. Charlottesville, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Magnolia House Inn Phone: 757-722-2888 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, the Magnolia House in Hampton is a perfect example of the late Queen Anne Victorian architecture. The house is steeped with original craftmanship and architectural interests not seen in homes today. Hampton, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	The Oaks Victorian Inn Phone: 540-381-1500 The entire history of the house is steeped in romance. Major W.L. Pierce built the inn in 1889 as a wedding gift for Julia Baird. Seven Pierce offspring were born at The Oaks. Julia, who devoted her entire life to the keeping of her wedding gift enjoyed the house until her death at the age of 99. Christiansburg, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Cedar Spring Inn Phone: 434-964-1462 Cedar Spring Inn is located midway between Jefferson's Monticello/Monroe's Ash-Lawn Highland in Charlottesville and Madison's Montpelier in Orange. Also near, the Rotunda and Academical Village designed by Jefferson at the University of Virginia, Michie Tavern, Historic Downtown Charlottesville. Advance Mills, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Caledonia Farm-1812 Phone: 540-675-3693 Toll Free: 800-BNB-1812 Celebrate 200 year history of Caledonia Farm-1812 Flint Hill, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Grey Swan Inn Phone: 434-292-3199 Toll Free: 800-509-3567 Blackstone is on the National Registry of Historic Places - it includes over 100 homes and businesses! The Grey Swan Bed and Breakfast is one of the home listed on this registry.... come for a walking or driving tour! Blackstone, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	High Meadows Vineyard Inn Phone: 434-286-2218 High Meadows is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is actually 2 homes joined as one. There is a Federalist house, built in 1832, and the Italianate Victorian farmhouse built in 1882. Charlottesville, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Holladay House Phone: 540-672-4893 The Holladay House B&B is an 1830 Federal-style brick structure laid in Flemish bond. Through the Civil War, President James Madison's descendents were owners. Notables such as JEB Stuart visited. The Holladays, a prestigious family, added to the house in 1910. Original woodwork, mantles & hardware. Orange, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast Phone: 757-422-1956 Toll Free: 866-INN-1895 Barclay Cottage was built in 1895 and is one of only 2 Victorian cottages still extant in the Oceanfront area. It began accepting guests in 1917 and was a school for 50 years. Virginia Beach has many more historic homes - some dating to the mid 17th and early 18th centuries and open for touring. Virginia Beach, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	North River Phone: 804-693-1616 We are in the heart of Colonial Tidewater Virginia; a short drive to the great plantations on Route 5 between Williamsburg and Richmond.Gloucester is the location of Rosewell, a magnificent ruin of one of the great colonial homes. Our home, Toddsbury, dates from the 17th Century. Gloucester, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Mayhurst Inn Phone: 540-672-5597 Toll Free: 888-672-5597 Mayhurst is a 9200 Sq Ft 1859 Manor House that is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. Follow in the footsteps of Generals Robert E. Lee, A. P. Hill and "Stonewall" Jackson who visited and enjoyed the Southern Hospitality Mayhurst is famous for. Orange, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Rockwood Manor Phone: 540-674-1328 A National Registery Home of unusual architectural excellence. Rockwood Manor was built by the Architect Robert Burkholder and Contractor Pettijohn from Lynchburg. Outstanding details include wrought iron work, walnut and ash floors with pattern designs. 12 ft ceiling and a central hall with stairs Dublin, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	B & B at Mountain Valley Farm Phone: 434-985-8874 As we know, Charlottesville, Virginia is where our nations history began. Our farm is located right smack dab in the middle of it all. We have 3 historic homes located within one half hour ride from the farm, Monticello, Ash Lawn and Montepelier. Stanardsville, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Maury Place at Monument Phone: 804-353-2717 Maury Place at Monument is a perfectly preserved 1916 home which retains almost 100% of its original floorplan and woodwork. The inn overlooks Richmond's historic Monument Avenue, a street listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and lined with historic Richmond homes. Richmond, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Cross House Garden Inn Phone: 540-234-8065 Toll Free: 1-855-223-2283 Weyers Cave, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website
	Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast Phone: 434-846-1388 Toll Free: 800-937-3582 Built in 1878 by Richard Thomas Watts this home is in the historic neighborhood of Daniels Hill. The house is rich with architectural details and has the four original bathtubs that were installed in the late 1800’s. Experience the past as if it were yesterday with a stay at The Carriage House I Lynchburg, Virginia View more details and photos   Go to Website