LOCAL HISTORY
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This winter, learn the real story of Pocahontas
Pocahontas’s life is often shaped by the colonizers who rewrote her history. This is the real story of the Native American girl whose name meant “joy.”
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8 historical (yet haunted) battlefields in Virginia
At these haunted battlefields in Virginia, bloody histories and ghostly legends come together.
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Songcatchers: The fascinating story of how scholars saved Appalachian music from extinction
At the turn of the 20th century, academics traveled the Appalachians to save ancient music before it was lost. Learn how the legacy of the “songcatchers” lives on.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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Southwest Virginia’s surprising country music history
Country music has deep roots in Southwest Virginia. Here’s what you need to know about its history.
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6 creepy facts about Virginia that textbooks leave out
Most textbooks recap specific, traditional details. Here are six creepy facts about Virginia you might not know.
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11 famous people who are buried in Virginia
The number of famous people buried in Virginia is higher than you might think. Here are 11 names you’re sure to recognize.
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The Hillsville Massacre: How a stolen kiss led to 5 deaths & a century of unanswered questions
The Hillsville Massacre of 1912 is one of Virginia’s strangest historical cases. Here’s everything you need to know about the Carroll County shooting.
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5 Virginia startups that competed on ‘Shark Tank’
From sweet potato pies to plant-based Mediterranean food, discover what these Virginia companies that competed on “Shark Tank” are cooking up.
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Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
