Ker Place
In 2015, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society accepted over 100 brand new artifacts into our collection. Comprising of things, documents, and photographs, the choices assists position the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the broader global framework. Contributions of artifacts relating to Shore companies, lands, and record all help tell the unique tale associated with…
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History of Virginia peanuts
The history of peanuts is a journey from south usa, east over the Atlantic Ocean and back again to united states. The peanut plant most likely originated in Peru or Brazil and was cultivated in Mexico when Spanish colonialists came. Nuts journeyed back to Spain, and after that dealers and explorers spread them to Asia and Africa. The western tropical area of Africa proved a…
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Virginia, founder
On March 17, 2014 I was supported a “Warrant in Debt”. As you will see when you look at the affixed image, I’m being sued for $5, by Virginia State Police Trooper Melanie McKenney. Some people readers may recall that 2 yrs ago I was pulled over by Trooper Melanie McKenney during Memorial Day sunday whenever Virginia State Police had several of their particular Revenue Generating…
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Virginias Capital
NEW! Click here to see count data on the usage of the Virginia Capital Trail Phases: Greenspring | Chickahominy Riverfront | Sherwood Forest | Charles City Courthouse New Market Heights | Varina | Park | Richmond Riverfront Click on a section of the trail for more information From the Canal Walk in the heart of Richmond’s upscale Shockoe Valley to the Governor’s Mansion in…
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Virginia year founded
Whenever student G. Irvin Lehman had written an English report when you look at the 1930s suggesting that Eastern Mennonite College would start a radio place as time goes on, resistance to your idea ended up being so strong he had been reprimanded for his idea. A bit more than two decades later, broadcasting gear ended up being put in to the balcony of the chapel-auditorium…
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Date North Carolina was founded
When NC State University ended up being launched in 1887, the school embodied ideals that were rapidly changing the field of higher education. Chief included in this had been the belief that colleges really should not be reserved for a select few which the youngsters of farmers, mechanics as well as other workers must have access to the opportunities and benefits of higher…
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Important events in Virginia
Finals Weekend is fast approaching, and we enjoy your participation in this really special week-end for University of Virginia community. Kindly take minutes to review crucial faculty guidelines and scheduling information about the week-end s festivities. If you are a faculty member and enthusiastic about offering as a Faculty Marshal at Final Exercises be sure to get in touch…
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Virginia colony food
Explore Centuries-Old Cooking and Preservation methods at Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Long before microwaves, electric stoves and fridges, food ended up being prepared in clay pots and iron kettles over hot coals and maintained by smoking cigarettes, sodium healing and pickling. This Thanksgiving getaway, explore foodways of seventeenth- and 18th-century…
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Richmond VA Historical Sites
The Richmond Region has actually even more Civil War & Emancipation websites than anywhere else when you look at the country. Commemorate the 150th wedding anniversaries regarding the US Civil War and end of American slavery on April 6, 2013 at Civil War and Emancipation Day. Learn about and visit the sites of Richmond s 1863 Bread Riot, Lincoln s stop by at Richmond…
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