Hop in the car and get your playlist ready — there’s no better time for a family road trip than this summer in Virginia. And with America’s 250 th birthday making headlines, there are historic attractions all around the state to make your trip even more fun (and maybe learn something new, too)…
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Anyone who has taken U.S. History classes is probably aware that many pivotal moments of the American Revolution happened in Virginia, from decisive victories like the one at Yorktown Battlefield to political turning points like the “Give me liberty or give me death” speech by Patrick Henry at…
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George Washington has become a near mythical character in American history and culture. Statues, currency, and storybook tales paint a picture of a paternal statesman, the father of a country. But he was a real man with ambitions, flaws, strengths, and weaknesses. Trace the legend and discover the…
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With its early colonial roots, Virginia boasts a rich history marked by iconic presidential figures and notable events that have shaped the country and the world. The Commonwealth’s history also includes two major wars, the American Revolution and the Civil War. As the site of many pivotal battles…
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Civil Rights history in Virginia has a complicated legacy. As the home of the capital of the Confederacy, Virginia was the center of some of the hardest fought battles during the Civil Rights Movement. In fact, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People filed more lawsuits in…
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“There’s nothing quite like an oyster,” says Travis Croxton. “You pluck it from the sea, shuck it and eat it. You don’t need spices or sauces. It’s perfect just the way it is.” Croxton should know. He’s one of the people who is bringing back craft Virginia oysters, making them among the tastiest…
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Most people visiting the State Capitol building in Richmond, Virginia are drawn to the huge equestrian statue of George Washington, which sits above a circle of other famous Virginia Revolutionary war heroes including Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and John Marshall. But just 100 feet away…
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The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is upon us, and will surely be one of the largest celebration's in the nation's history. While the actual shooting war started in 1775 in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, Virginia — the richest and largest of the 13 colonies — played a pivotal…
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One of the most delightful months to travel in Virginia due to abundant spring blooms and outdoor activities like hiking and biking, May is a great time to head to historic sites with magnificent gardens. Virginia is well known for its history, with dozens of notable historic destinations spread…
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As the birthplace or adopted home of many African American artists, activists, and achievers whose contributions have shaped and strengthened the nation, Virginia is a veritable treasure trove of Black history. From Lynchburg-born astronaut Leland Melvin, to pioneering civil rights attorney and…
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