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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia has launched the Virginia 250 Passport, a unique statewide tourism initiative to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by encouraging visits to historic sites. The ...

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 ...

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. (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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LEXINGTON, Va. – History will be made in Virginia on Saturday when Abigail Spanberger is inaugurated as the Commonwealth’s first female governor. Keeping with tradition, Virginia Military Institute ...

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, ...