Somerset is located in Orange County, Virginia. It is home to Frascati, an early 19th century federal style plantation. Other major attractions include the nearby Montpelier and Barboursville. Each year in September, the Somerset Steam & Gas Pasture Party celebrates old steam engines. Local businesses include The Effword and Old Somerset Gallery. Students in Somerset attend Orange County Public Schools. Visitors to the Somerset area often visit the site of the Battle of the Wilderness, a historic battle of the Civil War.