What is Cold Harbor on Severance? It could be tied to this major Civil War battle
The Battle of Cold Harbor was the Confederacy’s last major Civil War victory. Does it offer any insight into the mysterious ...
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After Confederate Forces Captured Their Children, These Black Mothers Fought to Reunite Their Families
During the Civil War, Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the ...
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From the Archives: Tredegar Iron Works' 120-year history came to close in 1957
Once the arsenal of the Confederacy and a manufacturer of shells during both World Wars, Tredegar ceased operations for good ...
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General Assembly passes bill to end tax breaks for organizations that honor Confederacy
The Virginia General Assembly has passed a bill that would end some tax exemptions for organizations that honor the ...
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A central Virginia park ranger plays the role of first Black war correspondent; ‘It is an honor’
A park ranger for Fort Harrison in Henrico didn't know his acting experience would come into play when he started the job.
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How 'Storytime' at Virginia War Memorial is honoring Black History Month
The Virginia War Memorial launched its new children’s program called "Storytime at the Memorial," which will run for the next several months, on Saturday.
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Richmond’s first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Current and former Virginia elected leaders speaking at this weekend’s service for the first Black mayor of Richmond recalled Henry L. Marsh III’s trailblazing career ...
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Richmond's first Black mayor remembered as civil rights fighter and trailblazer
During his eulogy, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., himself a former Richmond mayor and civil rights lawyer, recounted Marsh’s mentorship. As a student at Virginia Union University, Marsh testified ...
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Richmond’s first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
During his eulogy, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., himself a former Richmond mayor and civil rights lawyer, recounted Marsh’s mentorship. As a student at Virginia Union University, Marsh testified ...
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Richmond's first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
During his eulogy, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., himself a former Richmond mayor and civil rights lawyer, recounted Marsh’s mentorship. As a student at Virginia Union University, Marsh testified ...
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Richmond's first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Current and former Virginia elected leaders speaking at this weekend's service for the first Black mayor of Richmond recalled Henry L. Marsh III's trailblazing career and ...