History


6 Places to Learn More About Virginia Women’s History 

With contributions in music, medicine, and more, Virginia women have made their mark. We’ve put together a list of places across Virginia where you can learn more about these women-inspired events and others like them.  

Love History? Here Are 7 Places to Explore in Hampton Roads

In 1607, the first settlers arrived in today’s Hampton Roads area. Consequently, Hampton Roads, like other areas on the East Coast of the US has a rich history.

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From More Than 20 To Two: Women’s Colleges In Virginia

Colleges for women sprang up in Virginia during the 1800s and 1900s, but only two remain in 2022.

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Happy International Women’s Day: [Women’s] History in the Making

International Women’s Day consistently falls on March 8 every year nowadays, but it wasn’t always that way. 

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The Ward Maids Walkout: An Uncovered Story Of Virginia History

Del. Sally Hudson, one of the 36 female members in the Virginia House of Delegates, didn’t take the stand to announce new policy on March 3. Instead, she spoke to her colleagues about a group of women who paved the way for other ladies.

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Virginia’s Role in the Equal Rights Amendment: Over a Century in the Making

The fate of the Equal Rights Amendment hangs in the balance, but Virginia women continue pushing forward.