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Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia in the years 1675 & 1676

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Bacon’s Rebellion in Virginia was the first popular uprising in the American colonies. It was long viewed as an early...

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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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Céloron Plate

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One of the most important artifacts to survive from Virginia’s colonial period, this lead plaque was placed at the...

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Connecticut sculpture

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Records of the Best Products Company provide interesting insights into the history of this iconic sculpture.

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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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Indian Tribes of North America

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In the museum's rare book collection, a remarkable compilation of images exists in History of the Indian Tribes of North...

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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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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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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.