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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.
Spirit of Virginia Award to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association’s for preservation efforts
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FROM the Governor's Office 03/16/24 / Breaking News / History / Real Estate / State Government / Creative Arts /
Said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “In rescuing America’s most historic home and pioneering the preservation space, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association embodies what it means to uplift the spirit of Virginia, and we thank them for their past and ongoing efforts.”
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U.S. Civil Rights Trail adds Fredericksburg component
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FROM University of Mary Washington 02/09/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / History / People & Places /
The City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washingtonreport that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
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Virginia flags at half-staff for former Va. Congressman and Richmond Mayor
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/21/23 / Federal Government / History / Local Government / People & Places /
Flags are at half-staff until sunset today, Nov. 21, in memory of and respect for former Richmond mayor and U.S. Representative Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. who had a life in public service from 1970 to 2003.
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Colin: Son, Marine—ballet performances Veterans Day weekend Nov. 9-11 at Hylton Center
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FROM Manassas Ballet Theatre’ 11/01/23 / Health & Safety / History / Military / Creative Arts / Dance / Local History /
Colin became a Marine because he was passionate about making the world a better place,” Amy Wolfe stated. Colin was deployed to Iraq in July 2006. He wa“s killed by a roadside bomb only seven weeks later on August 30, 2006. Now, 17 years after Colin’s death, with the knowledge that the feelings of loss never get easier, his mother is committed more than ever to reach out to all who have served and suffered and to help them in their healing.
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Va. Board of Historic Resources OKs six new historical markers
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FROM Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) 10/04/23 / History / People & Places / State Government / Transportation /
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources approved six new highway historical markers on Sept. 21, 2023. The markers range from one acknowledging an enslaved man who created a cure for a widespread disease to a popular racehorse named Boston, who is said to have won 40 of 45 races. It takes about six months from approval to erection of the markers. None are in Prince William County.
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Virginia Governor orders flags flown on National POW-MIA Day
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FROM the Office od Governor Glenn Youngkin 09/14/23 / Breaking News / History / Military / State Government /
National POW-MIA Day is Friday, Sept. 15. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered that the Stars and Stripes, the Virginia flag and the MIA flag be flown from sunrise to sunset Sept. 15
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Virginia gets an official Pony of Virginia—from Chincoteague
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FROM the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin 07/28/23 / Agriculture / Breaking News / History / State Government /
Through the passage of this legislation, the Commonwealth of Virginia recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the Chincoteague pony, safeguarding this legacy for future generations. This momentous step demonstrates the commitment of Governor Youngkin and the state legislature in preserving Virginia's natural wonders.
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Ben Lomond Historic Site in Manassas hosts Civil War hospital experience
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FROM Prince William County Government 07/23/23 / Education / Health & Safety / History / Local Government / Manassas / Military / People & Places / Kids Konnection / Local History /
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas, hosted a Civil War Hospital experience with demonstrations, activities and talks about how the Civil War hospital operated for 35 days.
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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,
