"The region’s largest open-air living history museum, presenting reconstructed dwellings and exhibits that interpret the lives of European settlers, Indigenous peoples, and enslaved individuals from the 17th and 18th centuries. The site is educational and immersive, ideal for visitors interested in early Shenandoah Valley history and cultural encounters." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines