Tag: American history
Colonial Williamsburg Submits Application for New Archaeology Center
(WYDaily Media)
WILLIAMSBURG -- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) has submitted an application package to the Williamsburg City...
Oddities & Curiosities Revisits: The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast/Museum
WYDaily Revisits
This article originally appeared on WYDaily as, Williamsburg company acquires Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast/Museum on April 18, 2021. -Ed.
FALL RIVER (Mass.) –...
Local Author to Give Lecture on Victory Monument
YORKTOWN -- The York County Historical Committee and the York County Historical Museum will host author Maria Hepner for a lecture on the Yorktown...
Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary Renew Omohundro Institute Partnership
WILLIAMSBURG -- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) has announced that it has renewed its partnership with William & Mary (WM) in financially supporting the...
Oddities & Curiosities: Blackbeard’s Head (Part 2)
Warning: This story contains historical details that may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. -Ed.
WILLIAMSBURG -- Last week, we started to...
Local Actor Brings Founding Father to Life
WILLIAMSBURG -- Most people wake up every morning and go to work at an office, a brick and mortar store, or a restaurant. Bryan...
On this Day in History: Victory Over Japan Day
INTERNATIONAL -- On Sept. 2, 1945, Allied forces collectively came together to celebrate the official surrender of Japan in the wake of many years...
A Look Back at Virginia’s National Parks [PHOTO GALLERY]
STATEWIDE -- Across the country, Aug. 25 is recognized as National Park Service Day. For the anniversary of the National Park Service's birthday, let's...