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 — eight in all, more than any other state. The Broadway musical "Hamilton" includes the frequent interactions Alexander Hamilton had with notable…
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Decades of research and archaeology has helped uncover facts and stories about the enslaved communities who once lived and worked at Virginia's most prominent historic sites. These findings have led to many recreated structures and dialogue that better represent the lives of the enslaved. These…
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Even from Virginia’s earliest colonial period, influential women left their mark on history and made steady progress on the path towards equality. While these women came from sometimes starkly different circumstances and eras, they share a common sense of ambition, courage, and refusal to acquiesce…
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