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July 30 has been a date marked by remarkable events throughout history.Traveling back in time, on July 30, 1619, the first ...
Kahan Dhillon, Jr. calls it the Prince, and for the past four years, he’s worked on renovating this 1830 brick rowhouse in ...
Colonial Downs last summer announced the 2025 Virginia Derby earned the designation of a qualifier for the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Every family has its ghosts – psychological or literal, pleasant or unpleasant. Old Virginia families are no exception. The Randolph family of Colonial Virginia helped shape the customs and politics ...
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland. This water-based trail travels the Chesapeake Bay across multiple states while showing you historical sites and cool wildlife.
History is full of strange, unexplainable events that can leave anyone scratching their head in wonder. From lost civilizations to unsolved murders, the ...
Although the Royal Charter of the Colony of Virginia in 1609 granted the authority to mint coins, the power was never used ...
The space will include a roughly 4,300-square-foot welcome facility with restrooms and a ticketing desk along with 442 ...
The octagonal cupola of Williamsburg’s historic schoolhouse stands sentinel over brick buildings that have witnessed centuries of American history unfold beneath Virginia skies. Photo credit: CHB Wien ...
VIRGINIA BEACH — A historic, city-owned building at the Oceanfront could soon be torn down to make way for a new mixed-use development project. 21st Street Properties, LLC., wants to build an 8 ...
Roanoke City Public Schools announced Monday that the original Lucy Addison High School, built in 1928 as a segregated high school for Black Roanokers, was one of the nine historic places recently ...
There’s something unforgettable about crossing the threshold of a historic Virginia home. The entryway isn’t just a passage – it’s a glimpse into centuries of craftsmanship and tradition. Whether it’s ...