Today, January 16, is officially known as National Prohibition Remembrance Day. Spanning the years of 1920 through 1933, Prohibition was a time in American history when the importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages were strictly prohibited by law. While the goal was to improve the general morale and life for the American people, the … Continue reading Franklin County, Virginia’s Historic Moonshine Moniker
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Celebrate History and Culture Weekend at Virginia State Parks
Did you know June 15 is History and Culture Day in Virginia State Parks? That was the date when Virginia’s resident state park system was formally established, back in 1936. At first, Virginia had only six state parks to its credit—Douthat, First Landing, Fairy Stone, Staunton River, Hungry Mother, and Westmoreland. Now, 89 years later, … Continue reading Celebrate History and Culture Weekend at Virginia State Parks