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A lost Spanish mission on the York River
When the first English settlers sailed into Hampton Roads in 1607, they were latecomers to Virginia. Four times during the previous half-century, Spanish explorers probed the James and York rivers - and on Sept. 10, 1570 they planted a Jesuit mission...
Tags: College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Mexico, Arts and Culture
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Norment a no-show at HRTPO
Since being appointed to the board of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization in May 2012, Sen. Tommy Norment, R-James City County, has not made an appearance at a board meeting, despite being a major player on transportation issues in...Tags: Transportation, Public Officials, Elections, Bob McDonnell, Hampton Roads
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Virginia residents pay for a day, return all year at Jamestown Settlement
Daily PressVirginia residents can visit Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center an unlimited number of times throughout the entire year for the cost of a single-day ticket. The museums’ American Heritage Annual Pass is available online to...Tags: Museums, Arts and Culture, Jamestown Settlement, Hampton Roads
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Mathews hosts Godspeed ship
MATHEWS — A replica of one of the three ships that brought the first English colonists to Virginia more than 400 years ago will be docked at Williams Wharf Landing on the East River from Friday through Sunday and host tours for Mathews...Tags: Human Interest, Cape Charles, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture
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Revolutionary impact of the Revolution
Nearly 232 years after Washington's momentous victory over the British at Yorktown, it can be hard for modern-day Americans to gauge the immensity of the changes unleashed by the Revolution. The war itself was just one of many ways is which daily life...
Tags: Symbols and Symbolism, Religion and Belief, Arts and Culture, Rentals, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
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Yorktown: Saturday's Christmas Market features music, food, history and shopping
Yorktown holds its 7th Annual Yorktown Christmas Market on Main Street 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The market will feature arts and crafts vendors with local shopping opportunities, living history exhibits, strolling musical entertainment, classic...
Tags: Wars and Interventions, Peanuts, Entertainment, Yorktown (York, Virginia), Santa Claus (fictional character)
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Hampton Roads' holiday fun snowballs as December draws near
Once upon a time, Williamsburg's Grand Illumination was the Peninsula's undisputed champion of holiday crowds, pyrotechnics and merry-making. Move over, colonials. Make room for Hollydazzle. The Newport News celebration, happening Nov. 30 at City...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, Entertainment, Yorktown (York, Virginia), Hampton Roads, Thanksgiving
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Living Here: History museums and sites
Museums and sites can help you track the story of our region. From the earliest settlers to the space explorers, Hampton Roads museums tell a continuous story of the importance of our region. History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets,...Tags: James City County, Hampton Roads, Bacon, Edgar Allan Poe, Revolutions
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Living Here: York County
York County is truly a hybrid community — both modern and steeped in American history. Nestled along the York River and extending west to Williamsburg's doorstep, York comprises the easternmost corner of the Historic Triangle, which includes...Tags: Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Yorktown (York, Virginia), York (York, Pennsylvania)
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Living Here: Festivals
Festivals throughout Hampton Roads. May May 26-27: Pungo Strawberry Festival, Pungo community of Virginia Beach Taste strawberries prepared 50 different ways, enjoy entertainment on three stages and see a parade on Saturday, carnival, livestock show,...Tags: Natalie Cole, Seafood, Blackbeard Pirate Festival, Urbanna, Entertainment
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'Seed to Stalk' program digs into Virginia agriculture
During June, agricultural practices of the Powhatan Indian, English and west central African cultures of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia, from the types of tools used to the crops grown, will be explored in June at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown...Tags: Human Interest, International Travel, Arts and Culture, James City County, Yorktown Battlefield
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