With her hand on her grandmother’s Bible, former House Democrat and CIA officer Abigail Davis Spanberger took the oath of office Jan. 17 and became the first female governor in Virginia history. “It ...

This year marks a major milestone that helped shape how the United States of American tells its story.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Museum of History and Culture has granted more than $500,000 to 11 Virginia-based historical societies, community centers, educational institutions and ...

GLADE SPRING, Va. (WJHL) — The former Glade Spring School hosted a dedication ceremony for a state marker celebrating its history on Saturday. Glade Spring was a segregated elementary school that ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Holidays span cultures and time, and sometimes even lie in religious or secular commemorations. As they allow families to gather and celebrate shared values, Virginia’s rich ...

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia are pleased to announce the 2025 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees and Student Creative Expressions Contest ...

If you’re looking for a unique and educational experience in Virginia, visiting one of the state’s many museums is a great option. From history to art to science, there are many interesting museums in ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The legacy of preserving African American literature is being celebrated. Librarian Virginia Young Lee is one of five African American leaders being awarded at the Strong Men and Women ...

A Northern Virginia faith leader and parent said she will continue asking state lawmakers to make two African-American history courses count towards the state’s graduation requirements for history, ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It is a truck on a mission to teach young students and families about Virginia history. While it may not look spacious if you pass by it on the interstates, the semi-truck ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The special program “Chasing History: The Race for Governor”, which you can watch in full in the player above, features in-depth interviews with the candidates for Virginia ...