The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on September 10 to prohibit streets named after segregationists and Confederate leaders. Here’s what you need to know about the ban.
At the turn of the 20th century, academics traveled the Appalachians to save ancient music before it was lost. Learn how the legacy of the “songcatchers” lives on.
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
Country music has deep roots in Southwest Virginia. Here’s what you need to know about its history.
Looking for a Virginia getaway that brings history to life? Check out a historian’s guide to visiting Virginia’s historic triangle.
The number of famous people buried in Virginia is higher than you might think. Here are 11 names you’re sure to recognize.
The Hillsville Massacre of 1912 is one of Virginia’s strangest historical cases. Here’s everything you need to know about the Carroll County shooting.
Learn all about the wild ponies that call Virginia home, including where you can spot them, how they got here, and who owns them.
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
Today marks Juneteenth, an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
