One tiny triangular park commemorates the victims of a yellow fever epidemic—many of whom are buried right below the grass.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

Rowdy rebels fortified this home during the first popular uprising in United States history.

A bunker "with enough U.S. currency to replenish the cash supply east of the Mississippi" in the event of nuclear war now protects nitrate film.

A former Confederate hospital serves as a remembrance of wounded and dead soldiers.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

This sprawling museum holds one man's giant collection of real tanks.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

A "hospital" where people went to be quarantined, die, and be buried in the yard.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.

The maritime museum that boasts the largest nautical library in the western hemisphere.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.

This pre-Revolutionary War grist mill ground corn and flour for soldiers in seven American wars.

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.

This Virginia railway overpass is said to be haunted by a serial killer in a rabbit costume.

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.