Tag: History
W&M History Professor Recognized by Society of American Historians
WILLIAMSBURG -- William & Mary Assistant Professor of History Brianna Nofil was awarded in May the 61st annual Allan Nevins Prize by the Society...
Remembering Grace Sherwood, the “Witch of Pungo”
WILLIAMSBURG -- This month in history, a legendary woman defended herself in Virginia’s most notorious witch trial.
Grace Sherwood, or the “Witch of Pungo,” was...
Werowocomoco Exhibit in Gloucester Brings New Historical Experience
GLOUCESTER -- A permanent exhibit in Gloucester County gives an up-close look at Werowocomoco.
Werowocomoco is an archaeological site in Gloucester that served as the...
Northam announces plans to remove time capsule from Robert E Lee statue
STATEWIDE -- Back in 1887, a time capsule was placed in the pedestal foundation of the Robert E. Lee statue located at Monument and...
An Early Twentieth Century View of Yorktown [Photo Gallery]
YORKTOWN -- In past weeks, we examined early twentieth century Williamsburg and Yorktown during the Civil War. Today, our "time machine" will take us...
William & Mary Host Ceremony to Commemorate Construction of Memorial to the Enslaved
WILLIAMSBURG -- The College William & Mary (W&M) is preparing to get a new memorial installed on campus.
Dedicated to persons enslaved by the university,...
Local Closures in Recognition of Juneteenth
HISTORIC TRIANGLE -- This Saturday, June 19 is Virginia's first official state observance of Juneteenth. Below is a list of local government closure in...
Yorktown’s French Sister: Port-Vendres, France
YORKTOWN -- History between Yorktown and the French goes way back. Harkening back to the days of General Rochambeau and Marquis de Lafayette, our...