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War Stories: Commemorating the Centennial of World War I
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World War I had a dramatic impact on the nation and our Commonwealth. For Virginia, perhaps one of the most significant...
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Werowocomoco and Fairfield Plantation: Rediscovering the Forgotten Landscapes of Gloucester County
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On April 2, 2009, David Brown and Thane Harpole delivered this lecture entitled “Werowocomoco and Fairfield Plantation: Rediscovering the Forgotten...
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What Caused the Civil War
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This video looks at the question "What Caused the Civil War." The video specifically looks at differences between the North and South and the outbreak...
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When the Sun Stood Still: Reflections on the Reverend John Jasper in His Bicentennial Year
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On February 23, 2012, Samuel K. Roberts delivered a lecture entitled "When the Sun Stood Still: Reflections on the Reverend John Jasper in His...
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Women in Virginia
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Learn about how women in the early 20th century lived in Virginia.
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WWI Military Toys
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These figures, dressed in Red Cross uniforms and English Brodie helmets worn during the First World War, were created by...