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Historic campuses, Civil War landmarks and a walkable downtown in Virginia’s Rockbridge County.
This Victorian-style chapel on the Washington and Lee campus is a national landmark. The museum covers university history and preserves Robert E. Lee’s office.
Founded in 1749 as Augusta Academy, this 325-acre campus is a national historic landmark with columned halls and a lawn made for strolling.
Carefully restored to its original look, this brick house was General Stonewall Jackson’s home from 1858 to 1861. Tours run 30 or 60 minutes.
Founded in 1839 as the first state-supported military school, VMI offers cadet-led campus tours and a museum of military history.
Formerly the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, this peaceful green burial ground holds Jackson, his family and several Virginia governors.
A downtown favorite for lunch or dinner, with American and contemporary dishes, vegetarian options and local wines.
The historic downtown is on the National Register, with boutiques, bookshops, coffee roasters, ice cream and chocolate shops and restaurants.
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