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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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Captain John Smith (1580–1631), a soldier of fortune, for centuries was praised as the savior of the first permanent...
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Céloron Plate

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Learn about the only surviving Céloron plate.
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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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Learn about how dugout canoes were made in Virginia.
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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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Ed Trask paints a mural of flowers
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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

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Learn about the life of Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas Remembered… An Ocean Away

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A statue of Pocahontas next to a tall brick tower
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The Abduction of Pocahontas

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Learn about the abduction of Pocahontas in 1613.