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Roanoke, VA
Best Historic Sites (Attractions & Activities)
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Booker T. Washington National Monument |
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12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Hardy 24101 • 540-721-2094 |
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Description:
This memorial chronicles the life and times of this influential civil rights leader, former slave turned educator, and visionary. This former tobacco farm, which was Washington's 1856 birthplace, has been reconstructed into a 224-acre living history park. In addition to the restored farm buildings, there are a visitor's center, nature trail, and picnic facilities on-site. The tour is further enhanced in the summertime, as costumed guides relate various aspects of mid-19th century Virginia and its effect on Washington. |
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Center in the Square |
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One Market Square SE, Roanoke 24011 • 540-342-5700 |
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Description:
This restored 1914 facility houses the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, the History Museum of Western Virginia, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium. The square is internationally recognized for its commitment to education and community development. Center in the Square is Western Virginia's most frequented cultural center and draws some 400,000 annual visitors. |
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