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Virginia Firsts—Pioneered, Founded, Born, and Made in Old Dominion 

Did you know that tomorrow, September 14, is National Virginia Day? Throughout its long and enduring history, Old Dominion has come to be known for countless attributes, achievements, and notable firsts in the nation. Some callouts are more obvious while others remain lesser-known, albeit, fascinating facts that even many residents don’t know about. Therefore, to … Continue reading Virginia Firsts—Pioneered, Founded, Born, and Made in Old Dominion  →

The Story Behind West Virginia Statehood

Yesterday, the great state of West Virginia was a scene of widespread celebrations all day long. That’s because June 20 is West Virginia Day—a date officially recognizing West Virginia’s formation as a state independent from Virginia. Credit: Pixabay While today we all know West Virginia and Virginia as two separate entities, that wasn’t always the … Continue reading The Story Behind West Virginia Statehood →

Awesome Museums to Explore in Southern Delaware

Delaware, despite its diminutive size as one of the smallest states, is home to a delightful array of versatile museums. Varying venues boast a wide range of interests, from explorations into historical settlements from long ago to concentrations on a particular person or group of people who played a significant role in one of many … Continue reading Awesome Museums to Explore in Southern Delaware →