Historic Sites & Museums

Newport News' rich history, which begins with Virginia's indigenous peoples, followed the founding of Jamestown, and continued on the road to American independence has played an important role in our nation. From the landing at Jamestown in 1607, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812 to the 1862 Peninsula Campaign (during which the Battle of the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor took place), visitors can step back in time and learn about our nation's beginning while visiting Newport News. For more information, see all of our Attractions & Museums in Newport News.