4+ week, 1+ day ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (92+ words) The Battle of the Capes helped secure American independence in 1781. On Saturday, French and American officials gathered at Fort Story to mark its 245th anniversary — along with two other historic milestones. Find out what brought a French descendant of the battle's…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) More from Smithsonian magazine Explore powerful sites along Virginia’s Civil Rights Trail where student activism, peaceful protest, and landmark legal battles helped reshape the nation’s fight for equality Two-to-four hours is a good amount of time to thoroughly experience both…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (43+ words) Twenty-five hundred miles — that’s the distance that took to get Atlantic Park’s newest addition on display. Read more: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-native-goes-coast-to-coast-with-new-mural-at-atlantic-park/...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (485+ words) Home to sprawling, peaceful beaches and dreamy waterways that lead to unexpected adventures, Virginia Beach is a classic summer getaway for the ages. It’s a perennial favorite for families and beach-lovers thanks to its timeless Americana aesthetic—from a long…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (469+ words) Just outside of Downtown Richmond, there's an old school movie theater with an authentic organ that'll take you back in time at a reasonable price. At one spot in Richmond, Virginia, you can still see movies with the old-world setting…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (199+ words) Hank Williams Jr. has had a long career in country and western music, matched only by the impact of his father, country music pioneer Hank Williams. The elder Williams’ early death, at the age of 29... The elder Williams’ early death,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) VIRGINIA. – The Virginia 250 Mobile Museum visited Chincoteague Island Thursday. The interactive museum on wheels highlights Virginia’s history for the USA’s 250th birthday. The free exhibit included holograms and hands-on displays. It was located at the Chincoteague Town Office parking lot from…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (481+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is bringing American history to Virginia communities through December 2026. The exhibition “Virginia as America: Navigating ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’” travels on wheels aboard the Artmobile, stopping in Williamsburg…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (474+ words) The News Leader | Staunton, VA Explore Virginia’s largest open-air history museum in Shenandoah Valley Through hands-on demos and seasonal farm work, Frontier Culture Museum brings Shenandoah Valley history to life. Visit this largest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah…...