As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Tracing family history is more popular than ever. But it is not easy for everyone, especially for many of the descendants of enslaved and free Black people in Virginia, according to ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Many groups are involved with the effort to attract Black tourists to Virginia, through a showcase of history and spotlight on Black-owned business. Virginia has a sordid history with ...

VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia civil rights leaders, teachers, and parents weighed in on a new proposal for how to approach historical topics in the classroom during an hours-long meeting Thursday. The ...

Virginia's first residents lived about 16,000 years ago, long before the Chesapeake Bay existed. Most likely, they were hunter-gatherers who crafted tools and weapons to hunt the local bison, deer, ...

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 ...

PRINCE GEORGE, Va. (WRIC) — A themed driving trail will be having its launch and ribbon-cutting ceremony in early August, showcasing some of Virginia’s local restaurants, shops, parks and more. The 5 ...

ETTRICK, Va. -- Thanks to a donation from two tennis legends, a piece of Virginia history house at Virginia State University (VSU) will be catalogued and digitized, allowing for preservation 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 ...

A new report from the Commonwealth Institute released on Wednesday reveals how Virginia's history of racialized laws has deeply influenced fines, fees and policing that disproportionately hurt Black ...