TRAIL SITES Northern Neck Hidden History Trail logo Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., this Northern Virginia park offers a range of outdoor activities and programs. Hiking trails, a large picnic area, playground, car-top canoe launch and a visitor center are among the park's features. The park's access to wetlands, forest, open water, ponds and open fields make it ideal for environmental study and wildlife observation.

Historic Westmoreland Courthouse

The Historic Courthouse now serves as a visitor center for Westmoreland County and has rotating exhibits on Westmoreland County history. This building also houses the Henry Hungerford Library and Genealogical Research Center. There is also a small gift shop that sells local history books and local postcards and souvenirs and the newest addition is the African American Military Service Exhibit.

This exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and honors the sacrifice of the many brave men and women of color, enslaved and free, who helped the country defy British colonial rule and thrive to become the modern world’s greatest power.

Throughout history, these patriots have served valiantly in all branches of the military, on both foreign and domestic soil, to ensure our independence, our freedom, and the principles of democracy.

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