While there are countless music genres in existence today, nearly all of these musical genres owe at least some credit to the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, referred to as “Appalachian Music”. Many people may only think of Bluegrass when they think of…
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Day One: Farmville Farmville is known as the “Birthplace of the Student Civil Rights Movement.” Arrive and head to the Robert Russa Moton Museum. While the fight for desegregation was heating up in the late 1950s and early ‘60s, the country saw plenty of protests and counter protests, as well…
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With the earliest Africans coming to shore in Virginia in 1619, the Commonwealth’s history is filled with important, complicated, and often painful stories, led by notable Black individuals that shaped Virginia as well as the entire United States. Visit a few of these powerful museums and historic…
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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 Hollywood drama “Lawless” starring Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy, adapted from the novel The Wettest County in the World by Virginia-native author (and descendant of…
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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 courses to puzzles and games, here are some fun ways to virtually educate and entertain kids while social…
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Virginia is well known for its history, but it’s quickly gaining recognition as a world-class outdoor destination, too. So why not combine both into one epic Virginia vacation? These twelve historic destinations also happen to have connections to the Great Outdoors, making them ideal spots for an…
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Travel plays an important role in education, whether it's a class trip, a performing band or a competing sports team. And what better destination to help students meet your state learning standards than Virginia, the most history-making state in the nation? Senior Class goes First Class—Virginia…
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Virginia has been welcoming visitors for centuries, but only in the past hundred years or so could we finally begin documenting these travelers with photography. Check out seven of Virginia’s most visited destinations in contrasting images that span several decades and plan your trip to celebrate…
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Virginia is home to the first Colonial America settlements, as well as one of the original 13 colonies in America. With 400 years of history within its borders, there are plenty of towns in Virginia that are deeply connected to the Colonial era, the time period between 1607 and 1779 before the…
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**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** Virginia has a rich, complex history ripe for exploration. If you’re ready to plan your next adventure, our historic and historical sites will transport you to a vibrant tapestry of…
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