Smithsonian Magazine17d
Newly Discovered Letters Illuminate the Life of a Female Printer Who Published Revolutionary Texts and Pushed the Colonies Toward Independence
As Virginia's first female newspaper publisher, Clementina Rind emphasized women's viewpoints and collaborated with prominent ...
New York Sun29d
Driving Slaves To Revolt: Two Books Expose the Ironies and Contradictions of Slavery
Thomas Jefferson ... to as ‘Mr. Jefferson,’ as if he might at any moment knock on our front door and ask me to recite the Declaration of Independence.” History changed for Mr. Lawler during Black ...
Cardinal News1d
Ken Burns gives sneak peek of new documentary on American Revolution: ‘No story more important . . . than this one’
The six-part documentary will debut in November on PBS. Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Smithsonian Magazine6d
Discover Patrick Henry’s Legacy, Beyond His Revolutionary ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ Speech
Delivered 250 years ago, the famous oration marked the height of Henry's influence. But the politician also served in key ...
The Christian Post on MSN18d
Travel: Discovering America as she turns 250
Among the delegates to the convention were George Washington and Thomas Jefferson ... it’s Williamsburg, Virginia.
The News Leader on MSN4d
Staunton makes list of Virginia's most eccentric towns. Here's why
"Virginia’s eccentricity shines through in its most unique communities," said World Atlas, and "these nine towns each have a ...
Climate Cosmos on MSN15d
10 Sunniest Cities in Virginia Perfect for Retirement Escapes
Charlottesville: A Sunny Haven of History and Culture Charlottesville is renowned for its vibrant blend of history, culture, and sunshine. With an average of 220 sunny days per year, this city offers ...