Presidential Trail of Virginia

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The Commonwealth of Virginia is known as the "Birthplace of Presidents" as eight U.S. Presidents were born in the state. 

Virginia has more than 25 Presidential Landmarks representing 13 U.S. Presidents. The Presidential Trail of Virginia offers travelers an itinerary highlighting many presidential homes, museums, birthplaces, memorials and gravesites across the state.  While visiting presidential landmarks, travelers can explore many other historical sites as well as experiencing modern day Virginia life. 

Travel the state and explore the Presidential Trail of Virginia!

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1) Northern Virginia

  • George Washington
  • William Howard Taft
  • John F. Kennedy

2) Fredricksburg Area

  • George Washington
  • James Monroe

3) Chesapeake Bay Area

  • George Washington
  • James Madison
  • James Monroe

4) Charles City County

  • William Henry Harrison
  • John Tyler

5) Richmond Area

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Monroe
  • John Tyler
  • William Henry Harrison

6) Orange County

  • James Madison
  • Zachary Taylor

7) Charlottesville Area

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Monroe
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

8) Lynchburg Area

  • Thomas Jefferson

9) Staunton, VA

  • Woodrow Wilson

10) Shenandoah National Park

  • Herbert Hoover

11) Winchester, VA

  • George Washington

12) Leesburg, VA

  • James Monroe

Presidential Slideshow and Biographies Additional Virginia Presidential Connections Presidential Trail of Virginia produced by Virginia Reynolds and Glenn Martin.