Local History

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (36+ words) From 13News Now's Tower Cam, watch Norfolk's Parade of Sail head down the Elizabeth River to downtown Norfolk! From 13News Now's Tower Cam, watch Norfolk's Parade of Sail head down the Elizabeth River to downtown Norfolk!...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (51+ words) Dozens of international tall ships sail 26 nautical miles into Norfolk as part of Sail 250 Virginia, marking America’s 250th with a massive maritime parade. Dozens of international tall ships sail 26 nautical miles into Norfolk as part of Sail 250 Virginia, marking America's 250th with…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) More from Smithsonian magazine Explore powerful sites along Virginia’s Civil Rights Trail where student activism, peaceful protest, and landmark legal battles helped reshape the nation’s fight for equality Two-to-four hours is a good amount of time to thoroughly experience both…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (650+ words) Don Wisnieski, one of the Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial project’s organizers, reflected on the effort behind the memorial and the vision that has carried it forward for nearly two decades. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial drew…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (469+ words) Just outside of Downtown Richmond, there's an old school movie theater with an authentic organ that'll take you back in time at a reasonable price. At one spot in Richmond, Virginia, you can still see movies with the old-world setting…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (57+ words) Sailors, veterans, and families gathered at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday morning to mark a somber anniversary, honoring the 47 service members killed aboard the USS Iowa. 10 On Your Side's Angela Bohon brings you the story. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/never-forget-norfolk-honors-47-sailors-killed-in-1989-uss-iowa-explosion/...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (228+ words) Energy company RWE, which is leading the Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm projects, commissioned Headland Archaeology to survey the route ahead of cable-laying. What began as a standard pre-construction procedure quickly became a major archaeological endeavor. Initial magnetometry surveys conducted…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (158+ words) Virginia ABC stores have launched a limited-edition spirits set for America’s 250th anniversary. The Virginia Spirits 250th Celebration Trio Pack — gin, whiskey and rum — came from a collaboration of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, the Virginia Spirits Board and Virginia’s American…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) VIRGINIA. – The Virginia 250 Mobile Museum visited Chincoteague Island Thursday. The interactive museum on wheels highlights Virginia’s history for the USA’s 250th birthday. The free exhibit included holograms and hands-on displays. It was located at the Chincoteague Town Office parking lot from…...