Posted in Virginia
April 12, 2016
These 18 Photos of Virginia In The 1960s Are Mesmerizing
Virginia, like the rest of the country, experienced great change in the 1960s. The beginning of the ’60s felt like a golden era and yet poverty, civil rights, and the Vietnam War proved to be major issues for the country. Virginians lived their lives in both ordinary and historical moments, some of which have been captured below. Seeing photographs from that decade sends us 50 years back, into a different time. Whether you were around during this era or not, you’ll be sure to find these photographs of our state quite mesmerizing.
This was part of the First Lady's "Landscape-Landmark" tour.
"Little Joe 1B" launched from Wallops Flight Facility. The purpose of this mission was to test the eclipse system.
Photographed on the same bridge as pictured above.
It's the VW Bug that truly dates this photograph.
This was Fincastle's first bluegrass festival, and it featured the famous Don Reno and Bill Monroe.
This was the first football game that took place in Lane Stadium. William & Mary was defeated with the final score 9-7.
What do you think of these photographs of Virginia in the 1960s? Or, what do you remember about this time in Virginia’s history? We’d love to hear from you!
