Washington Heritage Trail
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Encounter Our Nation's History on the Washington Heritage Trail

Eastern West Virginia is steeped in history, and few routes will take you to the core of that history like the Washington Heritage Trail. Drive this road past scenic state parks, Washington family homes and five charming 18th-century historical towns, where you encounter...
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Washington Heritage Trail Overview

Follow the footsteps of America's first president and Founding Father when you travel the Washington Heritage Trail in West Virginia. So much of George Washington's history is preserved and relived along the Byway that you can almost feel his presence. The Byway offers a...
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1-Day Trip: Washington Heritage Trail Must See Tour
(West Virginia)

This 'must-see' tour for the George Washington Heritage Trail explores some of the prominent sites in West Virginia's panhandle region that visitors will not want to miss when driving the trail or simply visiting the area. The tour begins in Charles Town, located near... [more]
2-Day Trip: Washington Heritage Trail 18th Century Tour
(West Virginia)

The Washington Heritage Trail can serve as a weekend or multi-day trip. It centers around five 18th Century towns in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle that remain the center of life today. On this tour, you can experience history with all the culture and pleasure of the 21st... [more]