Founded in 1691, Yorktown rose to prominence as a trading port in the 1700s and is perhaps best known as the location of the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. It’s a must-visit for history buffs, who will love exploring 18th-century battlefields and buildings. Yorktown is easy to…
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Ask most people what Virginia is known for, and 9 out 10 will say History . The majority of that history is colonial, revolutionary and civil war. During the past few decades, more Virginians have become interested in mining and sharing stories from their own distinct people, heritage and current…
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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.” Travis should know. He’s one of the people who is bringing back craft Virginia oysters and making them among the…
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In the early efforts to honor George Washington, his admirers went overboard and created a mythical, almost God-like figure, building dozens of statues and telling storybook tales that did not have an ounce of truth to them. When he became known as the “father of our country,” a “father-like”…
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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, in the end it was Virginia—the richest and largest of the 13 colonies—that…
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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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The pages of your history books will absolutely explode to life when you set your GPS for the Wilderness Road in Southwest Virginia. Also known as U.S. Route 58, this famed 100-mile stretch of highway follows the path once traveled by westward-bound settlers in the 1700's. Back then, frontiersman…
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Follow the path of the Civil Rights Movement on a trip through several unique towns. Check out our recommendations for your journey through the heart of Virginia. Day One: Appomattox & Lynchburg In Appomattox, Virginia, visit the Carver-Price Legacy Museum. The museum documents the history of…
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