LINGAMFELTER: I’m a Dreamer, Too…
Scott Lingamfelter dreams about a lot of things.
Black Caucus Says Those Who Attend Jamestown Event “Complicit in Atrocities” Incited by President...
Editorial boards and columnists all around Virginia have called on Democrats not to boycott the historic events at Jamestown tomorrow, but some Democrats are...
Price Gouging and (Drunk) Colonial Libertarians
On September 18, 1626, the Governor and Council of Virginia heard a case against Richard Taylor and William Sharpe for speaking out against the Virginia government.
Supreme Court Rules Strikes Down Warrantless Phone Location Gathering
Supreme Court rules that cellphone location data is protected under the Fourth Amendment. Law enforcement officers now need a warrant to gather.
“Fake News” and Media Violence in 19th Century Danville
On September 20, 1836, James M. Smith – younger brother to William “Extra Billy” Smith – published an account in the Lynchburg Virginian accusing the Danville Reporter of libel against his brother.
Colonial Williamsburg To Paint Interior of Governor’s Mansion
Colonial Williamsburg is taking the extraordinary step of painting the great hall of the Governor's Mansion between Jan 15th thru Jan 26th.
This Day in Virginia History: Nat Turner’s Rebellion
On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner and a group of other slaves rebelled against their slave owners and killed nearly 60 people while freeing fellow slaves in Southampton County, Virginia.
Ken Burns’ Vietnam Might Be The Best Documentary Ever Made
The documentary provides the raw emotions of the conflict in a way that brings the humanity of both sides to bear -- and the mistakes and errors.
Port of Virginia Container Volume Booming In March
After two months of flat numbers, the Port of Virginia's volume was booming in the month of March as container volume reached near-record numbers.
This Day in Virginia History: Louisa Confederate Monument Erected in 1905
On August 17, 1905, Louisa County held a ceremonious event unveiling its new “monument to the Confederate soldiers of the county, living and dead.”
