In 1776, Virginia and the rest of the American Colonies, would declare independence from Great Britain, helping form the United States. Virginia planters had a major role in gaining independence and in the …

Dec 7, 2025 · Virginia - Colonial, Civil War, Jamestown: The original inhabitants of Virginia arrived some 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. These were people of Paleo-Indian culture, who, like their successors, …

In 1607, the first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown. The Jamestown colonists also established the first representative legislature in America in 1619. Virginia …

Nov 9, 2009 · The colony’s charter was revoked by King James I in 1624, with governors thereafter chosen by the crown. Virginia remained a royal colony until the American Revolution.

2 days ago · This signature exhibition provides an in-depth, multi-sensory journey through the five major regions of Virginia and features stories and artifacts from across the state to reveal that place is not …

Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Virginia. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.

Poverty and poor relief, especially in times of acute food shortages, were major challenges facing Virginia and Confederate authorities during the American Civil War (1861–1865).

Virginia's first General Assembly meets. Indians raid Virginia settlements, killing more than 300 colonists. James I revokes the charter of the Virginia Company of London. Bacon's Rebellion erupts. …

5 days ago · The state of Virginia, known as the “Old Dominion,” has a rich and complex history that dates back thousands of years. From its indigenous peoples to its role in the founding of the United …

This article is a timeline of the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the Great Indian Warpath had a branch that led from present-day Lynchburg to …