Discover these 10 presidential home sites in Virginia
From America’s first to 28th president, Virginia is home to more POTUS winners than any other state.
Jul
2024
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History
Jul
2024
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The rise, fall, and rebirth of Virginia’s Ocean View
Nestled off of Norfolk’s section of the Chesapeake Bay is a stretch of land filled with new housing developments, popular restaurants, and expansive beaches called Ocean View. This region is well-known to locals and has become a staple for summer tourists for its beautiful beaches and tourist attractions. What many don’t know about Ocean View is its extensive history, and how it used to be called “The Coney Island of Virginia."
May
2024
30
The Snallygaster & Bunny Man: 4 of Virginia’s creepiest cryptids
From the Snallygaster to Bunny Man, Virginia is home to a rich tapestry of mythical beings.
Apr
2024
1
Virginia verses: Celebrating 5 poetic icons for National Poetry Month
Join us this April as we delve into the lives and legacies of Edgar Allan Poe, Willa Cather, Rita Dove, and more famous Virginia writers for National Poetry Month.
Mar
2024
26
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here's everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Mar
2024
5
The 5 most unique botanical gardens in Virginia
Here are five of the best Virginia botanical gardens to catch a glimpse of nature in all of its glory this spring.
Jan
2024
31
8 things you didn’t know about Virginia’s DeJarnette Sanitarium
Today, the large, abandoned brick structure in Staunton that once housed the sanitarium serves as a reminder of the institution’s complicated legacy.
Dec
2023
26
Do you know these 9 quirky George Washington facts?
Test out your George Washington trivia knowledge with these 9 little-known facts.
Dec
2023
19
The oldest brick dwelling in North America is in Virginia
With its fascinating historical significance, unique architectural features, and popularity as a tourist destination, there's much to learn and discover about this remarkable Virginia structure.
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