History Archives

“Commonwealth Classroom – Border Wars” at the VMHC explores Virginia’s frontier rivalry with Pennsylvania

December 4, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

For over fifty years, Virginia and Pennsylvania claimed the same territory west of the Alleghenies. Both states set up county courts and issued overlapping land grants, while rival militias vied for control.

RVA Legends — Richard Adams House

December 3, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

RVA Legends — Liverpool & London & Globe

November 28, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

Must-See RVA! — James M. Taylor House

November 26, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

VCU at 50: Symposium to explore university’s history since MCV-RPI merger

November 19, 2018 RVAHub Staff

“Commemorating History: Challenges and Opportunities” will examine the 1968 merger of the Medical College of Virginia and Richmond Professional Institute. The symposium will explore how VCU has evolved during the past five decades.

RVA Legends — Waller House

November 19, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

Must-See RVA! — Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church

November 16, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

RVA Legends — Hayes-McCance House

November 12, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

Must-See RVA! — Branch Building

November 9, 2018 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

Forest View Cemetery Clean-up Day this Saturday

November 6, 2018 Richard Hayes

Forest View Cemetery is registered with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and can be found on a map dated 1898, though it could date back much further.

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