Tag: History
New Rochambeau Statue to Be Unveiled in Yorktown
YORKTOWN -- A new statue of an American Revolutionary War figure will be added to the banks of the York River.
On Monday, Oct. 18...
Historic Jamestowne Will Offer Some Haunted History With “Tales of All Hallows Eve”
JAMESTOWN -- This weekend learn about what scared 17th-century Virginians the most.
On Saturday, Oct. 16, Historic Jamestowne will bring back "Tales of All Hallows...
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...
Historic First Baptist Church Original Permanent Structure Discovered During Archaeological Dig
WILLIAMSBURG -- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF) has announced the discovery of what archaeologists believe to be the first permanent structure of Historic First...
Historic First Baptist Church to Begin Month-Long Celebration of 245th Anniversary
WILLIAMSBURG -- The community of Williamsburg will join the members and congregation of the Historic First Baptist Church to celebrate its 245th anniversary this month.
Historic...
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...
Emancipation Monument Unveiled in Richmond
STATEWIDE -- After the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond earlier this month, a new monument to honor the contributions of...
7th Annual Adventure Race Returns to Williamsburg with a Variety of Challenges
WILLIAMSBURG -- The 7th annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race is returning with unique challenges, puzzles and riddles from Thursday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept....