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Virginia is taking a unique victory lap as the country celebrates its 250th birthday this year. The commonwealth was a leader in the rebellion against King George III and then in t...
For the next month, Virginians can see a vital piece of our shared national history. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display at the Virginia Museum of His...
250 years ago today, Virginia’s colonial legislature became the first to adopt a Bill of Rights. Known as the “Virginia Declaration of Rights,” it formed the basis and foundation o...
Richmond SailFest kicked off last weekend as three sailing ships—Oosterschelde, Pride of Baltimore II, and Virginia—docked in the state capital. Richmond’s portion of the event was...
Virginia was at the forefront of American history back in 1776, and it remains ahead of the curve as Independence Day approaches next week. This weekend, the Virginia Museum of His...
While everyone is going ga-ga over the 250th anniversary of the United States, Virginians need reminding that 2026 is the 350th anniversary of Bacon’s Rebellion. Preservation Virgi...
by Virginia Grace McKinnon The Virginia House of Delegates just released its final draft of the 2026 budget. Buried in a civil war on data centers, lifting marijuana restrictions,...
This July 4th, AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER celebrates the nation's Semiquincentennial with a star-filled tribute set in the revolutionary capital of Colonial Wil...
This beautiful, though slightly bent postcard shows the Virginia Military Institue in Lexington Virginia- forever linked to Stonewall Jackson.This postcard was sent in 1944.
The craft of cultivating beauty is blossoming across the commonwealth. There are around 320 Virginia farms growing cut flowers and florist greens today — a 73% increase from 184 fa...
by Chap Petersen A long time ago, I was a freshman at an elite New England college, just graduated from Fairfax High School. (“F-A-I-R-F-A-X-R-E! B-E-L-S, Oh yes! Those Rebels are...
Virginians are facing some tough battles this year, and it didn’t have to be that way. Republican leaders are getting heat for two votes taken on June 13 at the Republican Party of...
Among the Virginia Scenic Railway's most popular specialty excursions is the “Bourbon & BBQ” tasting train, an adults-oriented rail journey that pairs scenic views...
Why was the persecution of Baptists more intense in Virginia than other colonies? How did that persecution lead to religious liberty in America? The post Baptists and the struggle...
From pot to pork, the Democrats’ budget will cost every Virginia adult an extra $3,880. by Victoria Mannning Virginia’s state motto, “Sic Semper Tyrannis,” or “Thus Always to Tyran...
The country's 250th birthday is bringing more attention to these costumed reenactors. Read More
Among the Virginia Scenic Railway's most popular specialty excursions is the “Bourbon & BBQ” tasting train, an adults-oriented rail journey that pairs scenic views of t...
From the scenic Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean’s pristine shoreline, Virginia is well-loved for its diverse outdoor recreation. With 44 state parks, you don’t have to travel ...
Virginia is defending its new gun restrictions by portraying AR-15s as “weapons of war.” From colonial muskets to surplus M1 Carbines, American history tells a very different story...
Take a trip back in time to the “Colonial Capital!” Thanks to its role during the American Revolution, this former Virginia capital is now a prime destination for history buffs. Bu...
Virginia adopted its “right to work” law in 1947, right in the middle of the segregation era.
Join in the nation’s milestone birthday celebration with a visit to these local spots. Read More
by David Botkins On July 4, 1826, Americans gathered across a still‑young republic to celebrate a milestone some believed we’d never reach: the fiftieth anniversary of independence...
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