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Prince Edward County is home to where the Civil War met the Civil Rights movement in this country. Many of the stops of Lee's Retreat, which heralded the end of the War between the States, are located in Prince Edward County. Additionally, the County is also home to much of the history that shaped and changed civil rights and education in our country. Following are links to places of historical interest.
Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail
Discover this driving tour for where the Civil Rights in Education all began. Click the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail logo to begin your drive through history.
Civil War Trails
As you drive through Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, these distintive signs can be found througout. Each sign signifies a stop along a driving tour of the Civil War.
Click the Civil War Trails logo to learn more.
The front gallery features lively history exhibits of Hampden-
Sydney College and its contributions to Virginia and the United
States. The back gallery features frequent changing exhibits.
The current exhibit contains unique items on display from the College’s 230 years of history.
Virginia's Retreat
Virginia's Retreat is a consortium of 13 Counties and 1 City, whose mission is to promote historical points of interest during Lee's Retreat, the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail, Parks, and Birding and Wildlife Trails.
Click the logo to learn more about this one of a kind driving tour.
Worsham Clerks Office
In 1754, Prince Edward County was formed. Worsham was the tiny village that hosted the original County Clerks Office and Court House. The building still stands and is available for tours or events and meetings.
Click the image to learn more about this important landmark.
Robert Russa Moton Museum
The Moton Museum is the site of the once all Black High School where students walked out during the 1950's on a two week strike opposing the deplorable conditions for learning.
Discover how the Civil Rights Movement began in this country right here in Prince Edward County at this former High School.
High Bridge Trail State Park
Five miles of High Bridge Trail State Park opened in 2008. Access to the High Bridge where one of the last battles of the Civil War was fought is up to the bridge (the bridge itself is not yet open to the public). Once this park is fully open, there will be more than 30 miles of non-motorized trails for Civil War buffs and nature lovers alike.
Photo Courtesy of the Esther Thomas Atkinson Museum of Hampden-Sydney College