Virginia's History

Founding of Virginia

May 14, 1607

Englishmen set foot in "The new world" and name the land after their queen.

Jamestown Discovering and Building

May 14, 1607

Englishmen build first settlement Jamestown.

House of Burgesses,

Jul 30, 1619

House of Burgesses are introduced.

Second town Failed

Oct 18, 1622

In 1622 Englishmen try to build second settlement but failed as indians attacked it.

Jamestown burned down

Oct 20, 1676

Francis Bacon and followers burn down Jamestown in 1676.

Williamsburg is capital

Aug 12, 1699

Williamsburg becoms capital of Virginia.

A treaty for the indians

Dec 17, 1722

In 1722 a treaty was signed saying that indians needed a pass to get over Blue Ridge Mountains.

Famous speech

Mar 23, 1774

Virginia's own Patrick Henry says his famous speech "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Virginia Convention

Dec 17, 1774

A Virginia convention was held to make rules.

Scheme Aborted

Aug 30, 1800

Slaves aborted a scheme to take over capital of Virginia.

Library of Virginia

Dec 17, 1823

The library of Virginia was established in 1823.

Constitutional Convention

Oct 17, 1829

A constitutional Convention was held in Virginia.

Medical college of Virginia

Dec 17, 1831

Medical college of Virginia is founded 1831.

Confederate states leader, official flag

Dec 17, 1861

Virginia becomes head of confederate states. Also official flag of Virginia is adopted.

Manufactoring state

Dec 17, 1872

For first time ever in history Virginia is a manufactorig state.

Virginia State University

Dec 17, 1882

Virginia State University is founded.

Negro children in public

Jan 30, 1959

For first time in Virginia history negro children enter public schools.

No Votes?

Dec 17, 1965

A Virginia govenor will take office without any citizen votes.

Lot of money

Dec 13, 2005

Mark R. Warner announced his budget will include 242.5 million dollars in drinking programs most in state history.