Don’t miss Virginia’s 2026 Historic Garden Week
Visit some of Virginia’s well-appointed homes and gardens during the 2026 Historic Garden Week.
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History
Apr
2026
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These Titanic survivors had Virginia ties
Did you know there were Virginians aboard the Titanic when the ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912?
Apr
2026
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Your guide to the 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Celebrate the arrival of spring by attending the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.
Apr
2026
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The Virginia Gold Cup: Get ready for the 2026 steeplechase season
Experience steeplechase season the way countless Virginians have throughout the past 100+ years by attending the Virginia Gold Cup this May.
Apr
2026
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Wandering Waters Paddle Quest: Earn prizes for getting out on the water of VA’s state parks
Explore Virginia’s unique bodies of water by participating in the Wandering Waters Paddle Quest at one of 31 Virginia State Parks.
Mar
2026
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Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Virginia
Kava’s popularity as an alternative to alcohol has skyrocketed in recent years. Here’s where to try kava drinks and products in Virginia.
Mar
2026
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10 things you never knew were invented in Virginia
From the Virginia Reaper to ChapStick, here are 10 surprising and groundbreaking things that were invented in Virginia.
Mar
2026
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William Haines: A VA native whose story you need to know
William Haines was a Virginia native, Hollywood’s first openly gay movie star, and a popular interior designer. Learn more about his inspiring life.
Mar
2026
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The history of Hanover Tavern, home of America’s first dinner theater
Explore the fascinating history and vibrant present of Hanover Tavern, where the country’s first dinner theater emerged.
Mar
2026
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Learn all about Virginia’s Civil War-era female spies
Meet the female spies who shaped Virginia’s Civil War legacy, from covert Confederate operatives to Union intelligence gatherers.
