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War and Pieces: Quilts through America's War Years
On Thursday, August 22, Neva Hart delivered a banner lecture entitled "War and Pieces: Quilts through America's War Years."
For soldiers in the field...
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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
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 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...
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When the Sun Stood Still: Reflections on the Reverend John Jasper in His Bicentennial Year
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...