In early 1871, as part of changes brought about by the Reconstruction Acts, Virginia reentered back into the Union. These Acts, a series of legislation aimed at restructuring the Southern […]
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Virginia’s First Black Legislators
The Reconstruction period in Virginia heralded a seismic shift in the political arena, introducing changes that were both radical and restorative. For the first time in American history, African Americans […]
Thomas Jackson and the origins of Memorial Day
Mourners at Jackson’s grave On May 10, 1863, “Stonewall” Jackson died after being accidentally shot at the battle of Chancellorsville. Known as one of the most gifted tactical commanders in US History, […]
#DidYouKnow – April Fools’
#DidYouKnow – The origin of April Fools’ Day is unknown but it is one of the most widely known holidays in the Western world. It appears to be an ancient […]
