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Richmond, VA 23221

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700 Historic Places

DHR has secured permanent legal protection for over 700 historic places - including 15,000 acres of battlefield lands

2,532 Markers

DHR has erected 2,532 highway markers in every county and city across Virginia

3,317 Registered Resources

DHR has registered more than 3,317 individual resources and 613 historic districts

450+ Students

DHR has engaged over 450 students in 3 highway marker contests

$4.2 Billion

DHR has stimulated more than $4.2 billion dollars in private investments related to historic tax credit incentives, revitalizing communities of all sizes throughout Virginia

DHR Featured News

Alice Boucher of Colonial Virginia’s Eastern Shore: Part II

Virginia Landmarks Register Spotlight: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

2025 Highlights: Division of State Archaeology

Caught in a Whirlwind: The Chesapeake Shoreline Survey

The Threatened Sites Grant Program: Fiscal Year 2026

Grave Matters: The African American Cemetery & Graves Fund

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