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Captain John Smith

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John Smith (baptized 1580 –1631), an English soldier, author, and adventurer, played a crucial role in establishing the...
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Dugout Canoe

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The dugout canoe was an Indian concept but one so well suited to the Virginia rivers that Europeans and Africans also...
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Life Portrait of Pocahontas

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The only life portrait of Pocahontas (1595–1617) and the only credible image of her, was engraved by Simon Van de Passe...
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Murals Inspired by the Story of Virginia

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Ed Trask paints a mural of flowers
Richmond is now home to more than 100 outdoor murals, and this popular form of artwork reflects the city’s modernity and...
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Oysters in Virginia

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Learn about the history of oyster in Virginia's food culture, tourism, and economy.
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Pocahontas Remembered… An Ocean Away

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A statue of Pocahontas next to a tall brick tower
Though it was certainly the longest journey of her life, and she was already exposed to English ways, nothing could have...
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The Abduction of Pocahontas

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Learn about the abduction of Pocahontas in 1613.
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Thomas Sully's Portrait of Pocahontas

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Learn about the life of Pocahontas.