The struggle for equality under the law has continued for much of American history. During the Civil Rights Movement, the nation and the world saw the impact that demonstrations and action led by communities can have. Many of these brave people hailed from Virginia. Learn about their fight for…
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Virginia history is more than we have been taught. Many know Virginia as the mother of Presidents, but it is also the place where at least 500,000 enslaved people lived and worked. Their presence and contributions have shaped the Commonwealth of Virginia in a variety of ways. This blog explores…
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Virginia spirits have quickly become recognized in international contests, beating out world-famous distilleries for top awards. You can sample these spirits with a beverage made by a bartender at a Virginia restaurant or a tour and tasting at a local distillery, but learning the history behind the…
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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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In the past 30 years, the craft beer market has emerged as one of Virginia’s most defining tourism features, growing from only a few breweries in the mid-1990s to over 210 in every corner of the state. And while the role of beer in Virginia has evolved since the earliest indigenous peoples began…
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The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail is a driving trail through Southwest Virginia that takes you through one of the most scenic and culturally unique regions of the United States. It also takes you through some of the most musically significant areas in the U.S. for Bluegrass and…
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Virginia is rich with history, and the story of wine in the Commonwealth is no different. The practice of winemaking in Virginia dates back to 1609, when the earliest settlers of Jamestown planted vines in an attempt to produce a cash crop utilizing the vital soils of the New World. But the…
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Many states in America boast historic connections, but none have a more deeply rooted claim to the origins of our country than Virginia. As the home of the first American colonists, Virginia has historic destinations that date back more than 400 years. Add in strong ties to the first governing body…
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These historic destinations can help you understand the past while also taking in the beauty of the present—especially if you visit in the fall. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello—Charlottesville Explore the home of Thomas Jefferson, described as the "autobiographical masterpiece" of the third…
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