With her hand on her grandmother’s Bible, former House Democrat and CIA officer Abigail Davis Spanberger took the oath of office Jan. 17 and became the first female governor in Virginia history. “It ...

Honoring African-American leaders in Virginia history, including an attorney, U.S. Army officer, civil rights pioneer, and public health advocate.

About 36 years ago, Douglas Wilder made history as the first African American elected governor in the United States when he took office in Virginia. Serving from 1990 to 1994, Wilder’s victory was a ...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich ...

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) announced on Thursday that the third round of the Virginia Black, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi could make history Tuesday night as the first Muslim woman ever elected to statewide office in ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It is a truck on a mission to teach young students and families about Virginia history. While it may not look spacious if you pass by it on the interstates, the semi-truck ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Cheers! The eighth annual Virginia Brews craft beer festival will come to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) in early August. Virginia Brews will be held from 6 ...

RICHMOND, Va. — History was made in Virginia as voters elected Abigail Spanberger as the state’s first female governor, marking a defining milestone in the Commonwealth’s political story. Nearly three ...