Virginia - The Mother of Presidents

Virginia is known as the Mother of Presidents. Eight United States Presidents, starting with George Washington, were born in Virginia, including six of our first 10 presidents. The last president born in Virginia was Woodrow Wilson who was our 28th president.

Most birthplaces or residences are open to the public and each is a unique reminder of the role that Virginia as played in the history of our country. We have visited four of the seven and each has been a day well spent.

George Washington, 1st, 1789-1797
Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, VA

Thomas Jefferson, 3rd, 1801-1809
Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

James Madison, 4th, 1809-1817
Montpelier, Orange County, VA

James Monroe, 5th, 1817-1825
Ash Lawn-Highland, Charlottesville, VA

William Henry Harrison, 9th, 1841
Berkley Plantation, Harrison's Landing on the James River

John Tyler, 10th, 1841-1845
Sherwood Forest, Charles City, VA

Zachary Taylor, 12th, 1849-1850
born in Orange County, VA he later moved to the Kentucky frontier as a boy

Woodrow Wilson, 28th, 1913-1921
Manse, Staunton, VA

Whether you are new to the Commonwealth or a long time resident, travel back in time with our eight Virginia presidents.