But Did You Know…The History of Virginia Peanuts
Virginia has become well-known for its gourmet peanuts, with farmers in the southeastern portion of…
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But Did You Know…Appalachian Music & Virginia’s Mountain Towns
While there are countless music genres in existence today, nearly all of these musical genres…
A Three-Day Tour Through Virginia’s Student Civil Rights History
DAY ONE: FARMVILLE Farmville is known as the “Birthplace of the Student Civil Rights Movement.”…
20+ Fourth of July Events in Virginia That Follow Social Distancing Guidelines
While the 4th of July in Virginia this year may not have the typical crowd-filled…
Stand for LOVE: 18 Museums & Historic Sites to Learn About Virginia’s Black History
With the earliest Africans coming to shore in Virginia in 1619, the Commonwealth’s history is…
But Did You Know…16 Fun Facts About Virginia
As the home of the first English settlement in the New World, Virginia has an…
But Did You Know…Prohibition & Franklin County, The Moonshine Capital of the World
Many people know a little bit about the era of Prohibition in America or have…
Virginia History at Home: Educational Resources from Museums and Historic Sites
While children are staying at home, Virginia museums and historical sites are providing online educational…
But Did You Know…Airlie & The Origins of Earth Day
Each year, Earth Day is celebrated with tree plantings, environmentally-friendly events, and activities in the…
But Did You Know…The Cavalier, Virginia Beach’s Opulent Seaside Escape
Photo Credit: Matt Long, Landlopers When you think of Virginia Beach, you probably think of…
Explore These 5 Notable Civil Rights Sites in Virginia
Civil Rights history in Virginia has a complicated legacy. As the home of the capital…