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Exhibit explores Powhatan's village
The first time Lynn Ripley reached down and coaxed a piece of broken pottery from the dirt at her newly purchased York River farm, she just trying to tidy up the grounds. But as the years passed, the Gloucester woman turned up so many arrowheads...
Tags: Science and Technology, Human Interest, College of William and Mary, Arts and Culture, Archaeology
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A cradle of slavery on the York
When the director of the Middle Passage port markers project arrives in Yorktown to give a talk about slavery Friday night, she'll find herself in the perfect place. Though Old Point Comfort and Jamestown can lay claim to the first Africans in English...
Tags: Slavery, Yorktown (York, Virginia), Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Hampton Roads, Social Issues
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Early choices spawned slavery in Virginia
From the beginning, the first Africans who began arriving in Virginia in 1619 faced a harder life than the white indentured servants whose labors they shared. Singled out by religion and the color of their skin, they were seen very early on as...Tags: Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Slavery, Social Issues, Colonial Williamsburg
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Arts, crafts and a multicultural parade
Washington ZooLights Spend the holidays with some furry creatures and scaly critters at ZooLights, which features animal sculptures composed of environmentally friendly lights. Animal houses will stay open during this seasonal event, and gingerbread...Tags: John Smith, Animals, Santa Claus (fictional character), Lion (animal), Charles Dickens
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Holiday events illuminate the season
The holiday season is upon us. Why stay in this Christmas when there's so much to do? Quit roasting chestnuts and get old Jack Frost off your nose. Bundle up, pack your overnight bag and take a quick trip. We've found some of the best places in and around...Tags: Brooklyn Bridge, Hersheypark, Customs and Tradition, Dance, Times Square
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'Seed to Stalk' program digs into Virginia agriculture
During June, agricultural practices of the Powhatan Indian, English and west central African cultures of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia, from the types of tools used to the crops grown, will be explored in June at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown...Tags: Slavery, Africa, Social Issues, Human Interest, Historic Jamestowne
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Williamsburg's Kingsmill to host free concert by Jason Spooner, Scars on 45
![Singer-songwriter <a href="http://jasonspooner.com/">Jason Spooner</a> and the melodic rock act <a href="http://www.scarson45.com/">Scars on 45</a> will perform a free outdoor concert at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg on July 1, organizers announced Monday, June 6.](http://www.dailypress.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-06/62167578-06140643.jpg "Singer-songwriter <a href="http://jasonspooner.com/\">Jason Spooner</a> and the melodic rock act <a href=\"http://www.scarson45.com/\">Scars on 45</a> will perform a free outdoor concert at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg on July 1, organizers announced Monday, June 6.")
Singer-songwriter Jason Spooner and the melodic rock act Scars on 45 will perform a free outdoor concert at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg on July 1, organizers announced Monday, June 6.
The concert is presented by The Tide WTYD-FM (92.3) and...Tags: Restaurants, Radio, Stevie Wonder, Dining and Drinking, Golf
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"Historic Icon" in Blacksburg will be restored
An icon of Blacksburg history will undergo a $3 million restoration project.
The Alexander Black House was built in 1897 by a descendant of the Black family.
The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation announced Thursday that it's kicking off a $1.5...Tags: History, Homes, Business Enterprises, Blacksburg, Elections
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Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum which explores the world of America’s first permanent English colony. Visitors can see expansive gallery exhibits, get a glimpse into the culture of the Powhatan Indians and board replicas of the three ships... -
Continuing Education
![<a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/thomas-nelson-community-college-hampton">Thomas Nelson Community College</a> offers all kinds of practical classes for those who want to gain a new skill. The <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/christopher-wren-association-williamsburg">Christopher Wren Association</a> at William & Mary offers a unique program of classes on American history, local history, and the classics of art and literature. The only prerequisite is that participants be retired, so they can soak in lectures without pressure. The Williamsburg Institute holds conferences and seminars on American history. Elderhostel at William & Mary emphasizes colonial history. <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/virginia-institute-of-marine-science-gloucester-point">Virginia Institute of Marine Science</a> offers tours and special programs. The Williamsburg Area Learning Tree brings people together to share unusual classes and hands-on activities.](http://www.dailypress.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-12/58308935-16102220-187105.jpg "<a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/thomas-nelson-community-college-hampton\">Thomas Nelson Community College</a> offers all kinds of practical classes for those who want to gain a new skill. The <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/christopher-wren-association-williamsburg\">Christopher Wren Association</a> at William & Mary offers a unique program of classes on American history, local history, and the classics of art and literature. The only prerequisite is that participants be retired, so they can soak in lectures without pressure. The Williamsburg Institute holds conferences and seminars on American history. Elderhostel at William & Mary emphasizes colonial history. <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/virginia-institute-of-marine-science-gloucester-point\">Virginia Institute of Marine Science</a> offers tours and special programs. The Williamsburg Area Learning Tree brings people together to share unusual classes and hands-on activities.")
Daily PressThomas Nelson Community College offers all kinds of practical classes for those who want to gain a new skill. The Christopher Wren Association at William & Mary offers a unique program of classes on American history, local history, and the classics of art...Tags: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Colleges and Universities, Education, Historic Jamestowne, Entertainment
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Cultural Living
![History is the core of the community. <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/colonial-williamsburg-3"> Colonial Williamsburg</a> is America’s premier outdoor history museum, with 88 restored buildings spanning 300 acres. The <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/college-of-william-and-mary-williamsburg-1">College of William & Mary</a> is the second oldest university in America and offers plays and musical performances on campus. The <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/williamsburg-players-inc-williamsburg-1">Williamsburg Players</a> offer drama and comedy plays all year round. <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/williamsburg-library-williamsburg">Williamsburg Regional Library</a> has two branches with 300,000 print items and 44,000 videos and musical CDs. The <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/john-d-rockefeller-jr-library-williamsburg">John D. Rockefeller Library at Colonial Williamsburg</a> houses America’s most extensive collection of information on colonial Virginia. <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/jamestown-settlement-jamestown"> Jamestown Settlement</a> and <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/historic-jamestowne-jamestown"> Historic Jamestowne</a> trace our founding from 1607. <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/yorktown-victory-center-yorktown"> Yorktown Victory Center</a> and the <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/colonial-national-historical-park-yorktown">Colonial National Historical Park at Yorktown</a> herald America’s victory over the British in 1781.](http://www.dailypress.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-12/58308739-16095709-187105.jpg "History is the core of the community. <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/colonial-williamsburg-3\"> Colonial Williamsburg</a> is America’s premier outdoor history museum, with 88 restored buildings spanning 300 acres. The <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/college-of-william-and-mary-williamsburg-1\">College of William & Mary</a> is the second oldest university in America and offers plays and musical performances on campus. The <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/williamsburg-players-inc-williamsburg-1\">Williamsburg Players</a> offer drama and comedy plays all year round. <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/williamsburg-library-williamsburg\">Williamsburg Regional Library</a> has two branches with 300,000 print items and 44,000 videos and musical CDs. The <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/john-d-rockefeller-jr-library-williamsburg\">John D. Rockefeller Library at Colonial Williamsburg</a> houses America’s most extensive collection of information on colonial Virginia. <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/jamestown-settlement-jamestown\"> Jamestown Settlement</a> and <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/historic-jamestowne-jamestown\"> Historic Jamestowne</a> trace our founding from 1607. <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/yorktown-victory-center-yorktown\"> Yorktown Victory Center</a> and the <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/colonial-national-historical-park-yorktown\">Colonial National Historical Park at Yorktown</a> herald America’s victory over the British in 1781.")
Daily PressHistory is the core of the community. Colonial Williamsburg is America’s premier outdoor history museum, with 88 restored buildings spanning 300 acres. The College of William & Mary is the second oldest university in America and offers plays and...Tags: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Colleges and Universities, Education, Historic Jamestowne, Entertainment
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Just for Fun
![<strong>Attractions</strong> <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/busch-gardens-williamsburg-1">Busch Gardens</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/colonial-williamsburg-3">Colonial Williamsburg</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/water-country-usa-williamsburg-3">Water Country USA</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/go-karts-plus-williamsburg">Go Karts Plus</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-williamsburg">Ripley's Believe it or Not</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/berkeley-plantation-charles-city">Berkeley Plantation</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/sherwood-forest-plantation-charles-city">Sherwood Forest Plantation</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/shirley-plantation-charles-city">Shirley Plantation</a>, <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/williamsburg-winery-williamsburg">Williamsburg Winery</a>](http://www.dailypress.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-12/58311824-16121116-187105.jpg "<strong>Attractions</strong> <a href="http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/busch-gardens-williamsburg-1\">Busch Gardens</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/colonial-williamsburg-3\">Colonial Williamsburg</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/water-country-usa-williamsburg-3\">Water Country USA</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/go-karts-plus-williamsburg\">Go Karts Plus</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-williamsburg\">Ripley's Believe it or Not</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/berkeley-plantation-charles-city\">Berkeley Plantation</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/sherwood-forest-plantation-charles-city\">Sherwood Forest Plantation</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/shirley-plantation-charles-city\">Shirley Plantation</a>, <a href=\"http://findlocal.dailypress.com/listings/williamsburg-winery-williamsburg\">Williamsburg Winery</a>")
Daily PressAttractions Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Water Country USA, Go Karts Plus, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Berkeley Plantation, Sherwood Forest Plantation, Shirley Plantation, Williamsburg Winery Shopping Merchants Square, Williamsburg Shopping...Tags: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Colleges and Universities, Education, Historic Jamestowne, Entertainment
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