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Winchester’s Old Town
The settlement of Winchester, Virginia by European colonists began in the 1700s and, from that beginning, the city was at the center of some pivotal events in our country’s history. Before the Revolution, George Washington lived and worked here. Winchester was also at the center of many battles during the American Civil War. A number of museums and […]
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Roanoke museums enjoy a rebirth
Roanoke has a long history as the commercial and cultural center of western Virginia. The city became a transpiration hub when the Shenandoah Valley Railroad joined the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1882. Known for its landmark sign, the Roanoke star, which beams nightly from nearby Mill Mountain, Roanoke is an excellent base for exploring […]
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Afloat in the Dismal Swamp
The Dismal Swamp was known in colonial times and, in fact, George Washington was part of a consortium that tried to drain the swamp, harvest the timber and make the land suitable for farming. The effort failed and the swamp remained to later serve as a sanctuary for runaway slaves (called maroons). In 1805, the […]