Best Historical place museums in Walkersville, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places: Historical place museums in Walkersville

Discover the best places in Walkersville, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 52 places from Historical place museum category.

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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Art museum

Opulent estate with 18th-century Russian Imperial & French decorative art, 13-acre gardens & cafe.

$$ $$

4.80 (1.8K reviews) (~65.12 km from centre)

Antietam National Battlefield

Historical place

Historic site of the famous 1862 Civil War battle features tours, interpretive programs & park land.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~33.13 km from centre)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Historical place museum

👍👍 A hopeful and inspiring place for all Americans as Frederick Douglass was born into slavery yet became free an spent his life working for the rights of African Americans and also women's rights.. Amazing view of DC cityscape and the capital. If you have kids, bring them to see this American hero's...

4.80 (887 reviews) (~75.65 km from centre)

Ford's Theatre

Performing arts theater

The site of Lincoln's assassination, this historic theater offers nightly performances & tours.

4.70 (6.7K reviews) (~70.84 km from centre)

Shriver House Museum

Historical place museum

Museum in the 19th-century home of a Civil War soldier's family, exploring the civilian experience.

4.80 (610 reviews) (~39.68 km from centre)

Jennie Wade House

Historical place museum

Museum dedicated to Gettysburg civilian casualty Jennie Wade with exhibits on domestic wartime life.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~39.35 km from centre)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Historical place museum

Tranquil former home of President Eisenhower offers tours, military exhibits & a kids programs.

4.70 (929 reviews) (~35.5 km from centre)

Arlington House

Historical place museum

Former home of Robert E. Lee, this Greek Revival mansion features a flower garden & on-site museum.

4.70 (804 reviews) (~70.96 km from centre)

Morven Park Grounds

Park

An 18th-century mansion & gardens, home to a former governor, now a museum & equestrian center.

4.70 (766 reviews) (~43.52 km from centre)

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Museum

Documenting the medicinal treatment of wounded soldiers through exhibits & life-size dioramas.

4.70 (620 reviews) (~9.06 km from centre)

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill

Museum

👍👍 If you are visiting Mount Vernon this is a definite must to visit. It is included in the price of admission to Mount Vernon, you just hop on their complementary bus that takes you straight there. The people there are friendly and knowledgeable about their Mill and about the products that they produc...

4.70 (601 reviews) (~87.53 km from centre)

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

Historical place museum

Museum with interactive exhibits dedicated to the Battle of Gettysburg, plus cupola tours.

4.70 (561 reviews) (~39.97 km from centre)

O Museum in The Mansion

Museum

Uniquely themed accommodations in a mansion that also features event space & an eclectic museum.

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~68.96 km from centre)

Gettysburg Battlefield: Lee’s Headquarters

Historical landmark

👍👍 Such a wonderful place to visit. The history is breathtaking. Sitting and thinking about what happened here and the lives that were taken is overwhelming. Picturing the battle along the fences, it's truly an amazing experience.

4.80 (268 reviews) (~40.3 km from centre)