Here’s The Story Behind The Abandoned President Statues In Virginia
Virginia is home to its fair share of abandoned places: railroads, tunnels, and even entire towns. Yet none of these places is quite as alluring as the field of abandoned statues outside of Williamsburg. Originally part of Presidents Park, these 20-foot busts of former U.S. presidents now sit alone in a privately-owned field, where they’ve been since 2010. Here’s more on the fascinating yet undeniably eerie field of abandoned statues in Virginia. Please note: this attraction is not open for visitors, and the best way to view it is via this video footage.
In a privately-owned field near Williamsburg, there are 42 statues of former presidents which used to be part of a public collection.
While the field of abandoned statues in Virginia is not open to the public, there is a campaign to get them restored so that a new attraction can open. According to the website The Presidential Experience, which is dedicated to a re-opening of the park, this future attraction "envisions a truly, cultural and historical experience on a grand scale."
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
