State History
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Voting in Richmond: Where history lives on
For those registered to vote at First Baptist Church, you get to vote in a place of history, while making history yourself.
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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.
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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…
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with these commonwealth icons
Uncover remarkable stories of individuals who left an indelible mark on Virginia history during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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A look ahead to Virginia in the 2024 Paris Olympics
As we prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, we’re also taking a look back at Virginia athletes who competed for the United States in past global games.
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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.
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Do you know these 9 quirky George Washington facts?
Test out your George Washington trivia knowledge with these 9 little-known facts.
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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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7 unique facts about Virginia that might shock you
These seven facts about Virginia’s history might even surprise longtime locals.
