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The Regions of Virginia
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The geography of Virginia has shaped both the history and economy of the state.
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The Resurrection of Henry "Box" Brown
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Learn about Henry "Box" Brown and one of the most memorable escapes from enslavement.
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Virginia Company of London
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The plan to colonize Virginia began in 1606 when a group of merchants formed the Virginia Company of London. James I...
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Virginia Landscapes: Sublime & Picturesque
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Thomas Jefferson wrote that Natural Bridge is “the most sublime of nature’s works”: “It is impossible for the emotions...
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Washington's Mentor: Governor Dinwiddie's Correspondence, 1751-58
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Robert Dinwiddie's name is little known today, but this Scottish merchant-turned-government official played a key role...
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What Are the Five Physical Regions of Virginia’s Geography?
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The geography of Virginia has shaped both the history and economy of the state. It brought settlers and wars to the...