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Six historic sites designated as Virginia landmarks
FROM Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources 12/17/24 / Breaking News / History / People & Places / State Government /
Among the six places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register are a house in Charlottesville designed by Milton L. Grigg, the celebrated architect best known for his work on the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello in the 20th century; a Danville elementary school featuring architecture representative of mid-20th–century educational trends and their effect on the development of suburbs in Virginia after World War II; and a unique, mid-1700s American frontier–style home in the Shenandoah Valley that grew into a commercial business in the 19th and 20th centuries.
40+ events to celebrate 400th year of Thanksgiving in Virginia
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FROM Virginia Thanksgiving Festival 11/06/19 / History / People & Places / State Government / Local History /
For more information about the Virginia Customs, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival and to find an event in your area, go to https://www.americanevolution2019.com/events The C.ustoms, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival is a signature event of Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution.
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9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. on grounds of PWC headquarters
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FROM Prince William County Government 08/27/19 / History / Local Government / People & Places / Woodbridge /
The community is invited to join the Board of County Supervisors in honoring and remembering the 22 Prince William County residents and all of those who lost their lives on 9-11. A brief ceremony will be held at the Liberty Memorial on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at 9 a.m.
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National parks to honor four-century history and influence of African Americans Aug. 25
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FROM National Park Service 08/19/19 / Federal Government / History / Parks & Recreation /
Guest speakers, local historians and Prince William Forest Park staff will discuss the history and influence of African Americans in the local community at 2:30 p.m Aug. 25 at Prince William Forest Park visitor center. The park will participate in the ringing of the bells at 3 p.m. Remarks will follow.
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote
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From the Va. House of Delegates Speaker's Office 04/11/19 / Breaking News / History / Politics / State Government /
1919 was a historic year when it came to ensuring women’s right to vote. On May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives passed what would become the 19th amendment, and two weeks later, the Senate followed sending the proposed amendment to the states for ratification. In just over a year’s time, three-fourths of the states ratified the amendment and the Secretary of State certified the ratification, forever ensuring women would have the right to vote.
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Meet Leland Melvin: Author, Astronaut and NFL Player at Chinn Library April 6
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FROM Prince William County Government Reports 04/01/19 / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety / History / People & Places / Woodbridge /
Former Astronaut Leland Melvin will be at Chinn Park Regional Library on Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m. to talk to people about the value of sticking to it, something he's learned throughout his life, and sign books. Melvin, whose hometown is Lynchburg, VA, also is a former NFL player and the author of "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances."
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National Park Service plans second fire at Manassas National Battlefield Park
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FROM National Park Service Reports 03/26/19 / History / Manassas / Military / Police & Fire Beat /
Manassas National Battlefield Park is preparing for a second prescribed fire between March 26 and April 5, 2019. These dates may be extended depending upon weather conditions. The planned fire will be in the Deep Cut area of the battlefield, encompassing approximately 40 acres of open fields and brush.
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Westridge Elementary School assembly celebrates African-American history in story and song
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 03/07/19 / Education / History / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection / Music /
Students at Westridge Elementary School in Woodbridge hosted an assembly to celebrate African-American history, where they shared stories and music from many aspects of African-American culture.
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From the American Revolution to Lorena Bobbitt - History Day to cover wide range of PWC topics
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FROM Prince William County Government Reports 02/25/19 / History / Local Government / Manassas / Military / People & Places /
Topics touching on history from the American Revolution all the way through the more recent history of the Lorena Bobbitt story will be on the agenda at the "If I Were Today a Virginian: 5th-Annual Prince William/Manassas History Symposium" between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on March 30 at the Old Manassas Courthouse.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
