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Lexington, Virginia
- George C. Marshall Museum.........................................(540)
463-7103
Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-7103
George C. Marshall graduated from VMI in 1901 and served
his country as Army Chief of Staff during World War II,
Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, President of the
American Red Cross and Secretary of Defense. Exhibits in the
museum trace the career of Marshall with particular emphasis on
the eras of the two World Wars and the Marshall Plan. A
25-minute electric map presentation highlights the significant
events of World War II. On display is the Nobel Peace Prize that
was awarded to General Marshall in 1953. Visitors can also enjoy
seeing the Academy Award Oscar presented to General Frank
McCarthy (a VMI graduate and aide to Marshall) as producer of
the movie "Patton."
- Cyrus McCormick Farm............................................................(540)
377-2255
McCormick‘s Farm Circle Steeles Tavern, VA 24476
Twenty minutes north of downtown Lexington is the farm and
workshop of Cyrus McCormick, where he invented the mechanized
reaper that sparked the industrial revolution and changed the
world forever. Visitors are welcome to tour the blacksmith shop,
gristmill, museum and scenic site at the McCormick farm.
- Hunter's Raid Civil War
Trail
The Hunter’s Raid Civil War Trail is a scenic driving
tour of Union General David Hunter’s 1864 raid through the
Shenandoah Valley. Detailed trail markers may be found along the
way.
- Military Memorabilia
Museum 122-1/2 South Main Street Lexington, VA 24450 (540)
464-3041
The Military Memorabilia Museum offers a unique &
extensive personal collection of military uniforms and artifacts
primarily from Europe. You will find uniforms from Great
Britain, France, Germany, the United States Armed Forces and
much more. Guided tours are offered.
- Stonewall Jackson House &
Museum............................(540) 463-2552
8 East Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450
The Stonewall Jackson House at 8 East Washington Street is
the only home that Thomas Jackson ever owned. It is a modest
brick town house, built in 1801, with a mid-century stone
addition at the back. Jackson and his wife, Mary Anna Morrison,
moved to the house early in 1859, and shared two years there
before he rode off to war on April 21, 1861, never to return
alive.
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