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Belmont, Gari Melchers Estate and Memorial Gallery, 224 Washington St. in Falmouth. The 18th-century home and studio of American artist Gari Melchers is furnished with items collected from his residences and travels abroad. Also gardens, pastures and walking paths. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Adults $6, ages 6 to 18 $1, under age 6 free. 654-1015.
Chancellorsville battlefield, State Route 3 west. Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was wounded here. The first walking tour begins at 11:20 a.m. Visitors center is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $4 for ages 17 and older.
Chatham Manor, 120 Chatham Lane, off White Oak Road, Stafford County. An 18th-century estate that served as Union headquarters during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Historic building open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $4 for ages 17 and older. 371-0802.
Civil War Life Museum, 4712 Southpoint Parkway, next to Spotsylvania County Visitor Center at Massaponax. Firearms and artifacts in original condition and life-size dioramas. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $4, ages 7-16 $2. 540/834-1859.
Ferry Farm, State Route 3 east in southern Stafford County. Self-guided walking tours of the site of George Washington's boyhood home. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $3, children 6-17, $1.50. 370-0732.
Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St. in Fredericksburg. Features a Civil War collection, photographs, paintings, furniture, toys, clothing and pottery. Adults $5, students $1, children under age 6, free. 371-3037.
Fredericksburg battlefield, off Lafayette Boulevard. Walking tours of Prospect Hill, Marye's Heights and Sunken Road. Visitors center open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $4 for ages 17 and older. 373-6122.
Freedom Museum, Manassas Regional Airport at 10400 Terminal Road, Manassas. Tells the story of veterans of 20th-century wars. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 877/393-0660.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Popes Creek, off State Routes 3 and 204 in Westmoreland County. Manor house and gardens. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $3 for ages 17 and older. 804/224-1732.
The Heritage Center, 300 Central Road in Fredericksburg Battlefield Industrial Park. Historic documents. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. 373-3704.
Historic Manassas Visitor Center, at 9431 West St. Learn about the battlefields, historic sites, shopping centers and parks in Prince William County. 703/361-6599.
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, 1020 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Living-history program on 18th-century medical practices. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $4, students age 6 and older, $1.50. 373-3362.
Jackson Shrine, Guinea Station, east of Thornburg. A frame plantation building where Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson died. Building open Saturday-Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Tuesday-Friday. Admission: $4 ages 17 and older. 804/633-6076.
James Madison Museum, 129 Caroline St., Orange. Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children. 672-1776.
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Adults $4; children 6-18, $1; MWC students free. 654-1043.
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. The home and gardens of Betty Washington Lewis and her husband, Fielding Lewis. Betty Lewis was George Washington's sister. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $6, students 6 and older, $3. 373-3381.
King George County Museum and Research Center, in the "Old Jail" at King George Courthouse. Open Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 775-9477.
Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $3, seniors and children (ages 6-17) $2. 703/368-1873.
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Henry Hill Visitor Center on State Route 234. Preserves the scene of two major battles in 1861 and 1862. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $3. 703/361-1339.
Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St. in Fredericksburg. George Washington purchased this house and its gardens in 1772 for his mother, who spent the last 17 years of her life there. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Adults $4, students $1.50, children under 6 free. 373-1569.
Montpelier, on State Route 20, four miles southwest of Orange. Former President James Madison's estate; gardens, archaeological sites and exhibits. Tours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Adults $9, seniors $8, children 6-11, $4.50. 672-2728.
Museum at Colonial Beach, Hawthorn and Washington avenues. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, appointments only on weekdays. Free. 804/224-8220.
Museum of Culpeper History, 803 Main St. in Culpeper. Open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 829-1749 or 829-6434.
Old Stone Warehouse, 923 Sophia St., Fredericksburg. This four-story, early 19th-century warehouse has seven cannonball holes from the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg. It houses study collections of prehistoric, historic and Civil War artifacts. Open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day except Monday. Free. 368-9772.
Rising Sun Tavern, 1306 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Living-history interpretation of 18th-century tavern life. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Adults $4, children (7 and older) $1.50. 371-1494.
Spotsylvania battlefield, State Route 613 near Spotsylvania Courthouse. Drive-through park with walking trails on Civil War battlefield. Site of the famous "Bloody Angle." Tours: 1 and 4 p.m. Exhibit shelter on State Route 613, open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $4 (17 and older). 371-0802.
Stratford Hall Plantation, on the Potomac River at State Route 214 off State Route 3 east. Closed most of January, but will be open Jan. 19. Adults $8, children (ages 6-18) $4, seniors $7. Special group rates available. 804/493-8038.
Weems-Botts Museum, corner of Cameron and Duke streets in Dumfries. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Adults $3, seniors $2, children (6 and older) $1.50. 703/221-3346.
Westmoreland County Museum and Library, 43 Court Square in Montross. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 804/493-8440.
White Oak Museum, 985 White Oak Road (State Route 218) in southern Stafford. Featuring extensive exhibits of Civil War relics excavated from the Fredericksburg and Stafford camps and battlefields. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $3; ages 13-17 and senior citizens, $1.50; ages 7-12, $1. 371-4234.
Wilderness battlefield, State Route 3 west, entrance off State Route 20 in Orange County. First confrontation between Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Park includes picnic areas. "No Turning Back" walking tour leaves at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Exhibit shelter on State Route 20, open weekends, 10:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission: $4 for ages 17 and older. 786-2880.
Woodlawn Plantation, Mount Vernon (near Alexandria). Visit the historic home and gardens of Eleanor Custis Lewis, granddaughter of Martha Washington. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 703/780-4000.