Oskaloosa, IA: Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum

______________________ COST: Adults: $7.00 Children 5-16 years: $2.00 Children 4 years & under: Free HOURS: May – September Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Although the website mentions they are open May through Sept., check the events on their webpage. They … Continue reading

Fredericksburg, VA: James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library

______________________ COST: Seniors 65 years & up: $5.00 Adults: $6.00 Children 6-17 years of age: $2.00 HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *During Dec., Jan. & Feb. they close at 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: 908 Charles St. Fredericksburg, Virginia PHONE: (540) … Continue reading

Martinsville, VA: Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *museum opened in 2013 *On their Facebook page they describe this as a African American Museum & Cultural Center LOCATION: 211 W Fayette St. Martinsville, Virginia PHONE: (276) 732-3496 WEBSITE: Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum

Arlington, VA: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum & Visitors Center

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *I believe you go through a metal detector & screening before entering, but it shouldn’t add much time to your visit (quick) LOCATION: 700 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, Virginia PHONE: (202) 307-3463 WEBSITE: Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & … Continue reading

Wytheville, VA: The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

______________________ FREE (museum) HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *Small museum *Tours of the Bolling home are available April – October; $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for those under 18 years. LOCATION: 145 East Main St. Wytheville, Virginia PHONE: (276) 223-3484 … Continue reading