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Hace 3 días · American Revolution Museum at Yorktown opens after major expansion. Billy Flora, an African-American freeman from Virginia, is depicted in this exhibit at the American Revolution Museum at ...
Hace 1 día · During the American Revolution, Jefferson represented Virginia at the Second Continental Congress and served as the second governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781. In 1785, Congress appointed Jefferson U.S. minister to France, where he served from 1785 to 1789.
Hace 1 día · On May 18, 2024, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held a special ceremony to honor the winners of their annual youth contests. These contests, designed to foster an appreciation for American history, saw enthusiastic student participation across the region. The SAR sponsors a poster […]
Hace 1 día · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Second Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the ...
Hace 3 días · May 22, 2024. in Local. Reading Time: 3 mins read. The 119th state conference of the West Virginia Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held April 5 – 7 at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg. This year’s theme was “125 Years and Counting,” and emphasized the work done relating to the goal of supporting education.
Hace 15 horas · Board the new coastal cruise ship – the American Constitution – as it visits our capitol Washington, D.C. and iconic cities that were important to the formation of America and the American Revolution. Visit battlefields, colonial homes, and historic towns along the Chesapeake Bay. Ports of Call: Baltimore, Maryland. Norfolk, Virginia.
Hace 5 días · Commission Members. Chairman, General William Grimsley (Ret.) Chairman Will Grimsley, a 33-year U.S. Army veteran, held command and leadership positions at every level from platoon through corps while serving stateside and overseas. During that time, he earned numerous awards and medals as well as the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
