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Why I’m Mesmerized and Haunted by the History of the Great American Chestnut

Once accounting for billions of trees in the Appalachians, the American chestnut became functionally extinct by the 1950s.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Apr 29
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Inspiring Ways Virginia Women Made History

by Megan Todaro
on Mar 27
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Explore the Chilling History of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield in Virginia

by Beth Copenhaver
on Dec 8
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The Story of This Abandoned Place in Leesburg, Virginia is Truly Fascinating

by Chris Dodge
on Oct 21
A creepy and eerie look at the Paxton Manor.
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This Up-and-Coming Virginia City Is Perfectly Located

by Kelly Carroll
on Oct 12
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Why Colonial Williamsburg Should Be on Every American’s Travel Bucket List

Step back in time at this iconic American tourist attraction.

by Megan Shute
on Jul 14
A quiet street lined with historic homes and trees under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
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Crossing This 198-Year-Old Bridge In Virginia Is Like Walking Through History

by Beth Copenhaver
on Feb 5
A stone arch bridge over a shallow creek, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
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125 Years Ago, Virginia Was Hit With One Of The Worst Blizzards In History

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jan 19
Vintage weather map showing various temperature lines and locations across the southeastern United States.
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Most People Didn’t Know That Hunting Camouflage Was Invented Right Here In Virginia

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jan 11
A hunter in camouflage gear uses binoculars to survey a mountainous landscape.
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Most People Don’t Know That Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here In Virginia

by Beth Copenhaver
on Dec 4
Black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair, resting her chin on her hand, looking thoughtfully at the camera.