This Week in Virginia History
Sure, Virginia history includes big moments, big battles, and big names. But the richer history is made up of smaller events — the disenfranchised, the nonconformists, and just regular people making Virginia history. Week in, week out across centuries.
This Week in Virginia History explores those stories, curated and written by Miranda Burnett, currently hosted by Alana Bittner, and culled from the vast archives at Encyclopedia Virginia.
Thanks for support from Marion Enterprises. We love to help bring your plans to life.
1/3/23
Week of January 3: The Great Cold Wave
12/27/22
Week of December 27: Richard Slaughter's Memories
12/20/22
Week of December 20: The Second Battle of Saltville
12/19/22
Week of January 10: The Inauguration of Virginia's 2nd Term Governor
12/13/22
Week of December 13: Williamsburg's Homespun Ball
12/6/22
Week of December 6: The Murder of Daniel Park
11/29/22
Week of November 29: James Lafayette Petitions for his Freedom
11/22/22
Week of November 22: The Demise of Richmond's Electric Streetcars
11/15/22
Week of November 15: Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean
11/8/22
Week of November 8: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation of Freedom
11/1/22
Week of November 1: Virginia opens public schools
10/25/22
Week of October 25: the resignation of John B. Eastham
10/18/22
Week of October 18: Irene Morgan defies segregation laws
10/11/22
Week of October 11: The opening of the largest hospital in the south
10/4/22
Week of October 4: The escape of George and Rebecca Latimer
9/27/22
Week of September 27: Eyre Crowe publishes images of slavery
9/21/22
Week of September 21: The lynching of Thomas Smith
9/13/22
Week of September 13: The Gloucester County Conspiracy
9/6/22
Week of September 6: The Monticello Wine Company disaster