vIr Chapter Seven s T O ry v i rg i n i a i s f o r H I S T O RY L O V E R S It's no secret that Virginia is a state steeped in rich American history. After all, it is home to eight United States Presidents as well as iconic properties like Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello and important Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields. Travel in Virginia is special because visitors can connect to the story of America better than anywhere else. Almost any place you go in the Commonwealth, there are stories and experiences linking as far back as records go on this continent. The best way to understand these historical moments is to visit the places and experience them for yourself. From a day trip to Mount Vernon, the plantation home of George Washington, to the Virginia State Capitol, you are surrounded by historic experiences in every trip. Find out why Virginia is for History Lovers at Virginia.org/history 2626 MORE ` Colonial Williamsburg,Williamsburg | Photographer: Sarah Hauser Virginia.org 27http://www.Virginia.org/history http://www.Virginia.org