While the 4th of July in Virginia this year may not have the typical crowd-filled festivals and events, you can still catch brilliant fireworks displays, . . .
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With the earliest Africans coming to shore in Virginia in 1619, the Commonwealth’s history is filled with important stories and notable Black individuals that . . .
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As the home of the first English settlement in the New World, Virginia has an extensive history with countless contributions to America’s political, cultural, . . .
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Many people know a little bit about the era of Prohibition in America or have at least watched films about moonshiners, such as the 2012 . . .
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While children are staying at home, Virginia museums and historical sites are providing online educational opportunities to keep everyone learning. From interactive classes and online . . .
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Airlie (@airlieva) on Mar 13, 2020 at 9:40am PDT Each year, Earth Day is celebrated with . . .
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Civil Rights history in Virginia has a complicated legacy. As the home of the capital of the Confederacy, it’s arguable that Virginia was the . . .
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Photo Credit: Matt Long, Landlopers When you think of Virginia Beach, you probably think of summer vacations with the family. But did you know about . . .
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As the first, largest and most prosperous of the British colonies in America, Virginia provided four of the first five presidents of the United States . . .
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In August 1619, “some 20 and odd” Africans arrived at Point Comfort, site of Fort Monroe in Hampton, after being forced from their villages . . .
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