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Virginia, Historically Speaking

By maelliott

  • Jamestown is Founded

    Jamestown is Founded
    Jamestown is the first permanent English Colony.

  • Capital Change!

    Capital Change!
    Richmond wasn't always the capital of Virginia. It changed from Jamestown to Middle Plantation and was later re-named Williamsburg.

  • The American Revolution

    The American Revolution
    The American Revolution ended at the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia.

  • Virginia Enters Statehood

    Virginia Enters Statehood
    Virginia becomes the 10th state.

  • Bye-Bye, Virginia

    Bye-Bye, Virginia
    Virginia leaves the Union.

  • The First Ironclad Ship Battle

    The First Ironclad Ship Battle
    The very first battle Ironclad Ships fought, took place at Hampton Roads Harbor, Virginia.

  • The Civil War Ends

    The Civil War Ends
    The Civil War ended Palm Sunday ,1865 at Appomattox Court House in Appomattox, Virginia.

  • Virginia Comes Back

    Virginia Comes Back
    Virginia rejoins the U.S.A.

  • 9/11

    9/11
    Al Qaeda terrorists hijack a plane into the Pentagon. One hundred twenty-five people were killed.

  • Jamestown's 400th Anniversary

    Jamestown's 400th Anniversary
    Virginia celebrates the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown.