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Political Decline and Westward Migration
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The political stature of Virginia declined on the national stage when no successors of ability emerged to replace the...
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Reconciliation
After Appomattox, Ulysses S. Grant was the savior of the United States, while Robert E. Lee was the greatest hero of the Lost
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Richmond’s part in the early automobile and racing industries
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James Allen Kline (1874–1944), a bicycle maker in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, became fascinated with automobiles and the...
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The Abduction of Pocahontas
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Learn about the abduction of Pocahontas in 1613.
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The Cherokee Diaspora: A History of Migration, Survival, and Pride
On December 3, 2015, Gregory D. Smithers delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Cherokee Diaspora: A History of Migration, Survival, and Pride."
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The History Crisis in America: Myth and Reality
On July 9 at noon, Charles F. Bryan, Jr., delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The History Crisis in America: Myth and Reality."
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The Peaceful Transfer of Power: Oaths and Inaugurations
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Thomas Sully's Portrait of Pocahontas
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Learn about the life of Pocahontas.
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Tiny Tomes
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Defined as no more than three inches in height or width, miniature books were first produced with convenience in mind...
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Valentines
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February 14 has a long history as a day for friends and sweethearts to exchange tokens of affection. By the end of the...
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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...