The Commonwealth of Virginia is etched in history and heritage. Visiting here at any time of the year makes for a festive occasion, but when you plan to attend during the holiday season, you’re in for an even greater treat. Credit: Berkeley Plantation Lovers of Colonial history and early American Christmastide traditions in particular have … Continue reading Contested Colonial Christmas Experiences to Have Throughout Virginia
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Top Touring Options for Exploring the Region
The first full week of May is National Travel and Tourism Week, with May 7 officially serving as National Tourism Day. With warmer weather and spring now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore the greater surrounding region and beyond. Credit: LC Hermoza We residents of the Mid-Atlantic live in … Continue reading Top Touring Options for Exploring the Region
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
Delving Into Dobbin House History
There is a house in Gettysburg that predates any other currently standing edifice today. It is the one structure that truly was established “four score and seven years” before the town’s infamous Battle of Gettysburg of Civil War renown. I am, of course, referring to none other than the Historic Alexander Dobbin House. Standing out … Continue reading Delving Into Dobbin House History