The Virginia Museum of History and Culture has opened a new exhibit for a limited time on foreign allies who helped America ...

This video is no longer available. Their contributions helped establish colonial Virginia, but the stories of enslaved and freedmen who rowed down the James River to move goods aren’t well known to ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Tracing family history is more popular than ever. But it is not easy for everyone, especially for many of the descendants of enslaved and free Black people in Virginia, according to ...

The BHMVA is one of seven new spaces to earn the designation so far this year. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia has been added to the list of historic sites by the National ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Many groups are involved with the effort to attract Black tourists to Virginia, through a showcase of history and spotlight on Black-owned business. Virginia has a sordid history with ...

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Museum of History and Culture has granted more than $500,000 to 11 Virginia-based historical societies, community centers, educational institutions and ...

Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, Virginia, was one of the earliest free Black settlements and an Underground Railroad stop. Here's how to visit.

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia has launched the Virginia 250 Passport, a unique statewide tourism initiative to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by encouraging visits to historic sites. The ...