Virginia History

40th Virginia Infantry

40th Virginia Infantry

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First People The Early Indians of Virginia 2nd Edition

First People The Early Indians of Virginia 2nd Edition

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Incorporating recent events in the Native American community as well as additional information gleaned from publications and public resources, this newly redesigned and updated second edition of First People brings back to the fore this concise and highly readable narrative. Full of stories that represent the full diversity of Virginia's Indians, past and present, this popular book remains the essential introduction to the history of Virginia Indians from the earlier times to the present day.

Fredericksburg Civil War Sites II December 1862- April 1865

Fredericksburg Civil War Sites II December 1862- April 1865

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In the Watchfires: The Loudoun County Emancipation Association, 1890-1971

In the Watchfires: The Loudoun County Emancipation Association, 1890-1971

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In the Watchfires is a remarkable book that contributes not only to Loudon County history, but to African American and United States history. Emancipation Day celebrations come to life in its pages and illuminate the community that created them. Part memoir and part history, it demonstrates how rural African Americans cultivated racial pride and civic activism that laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement. The celebrations chapter and the epilouge are written in the first person and are rich and evocative. Between them, the author presents a well-documented history and informed interpretation of the Loudoun County Emancipation Association and its role in the community. Her biographical directory highlights numerous men and women whose civic contributions might otherwise go unrecognized. Many photographs, maps, and drawings further enliven the book. In the Watchfires will delight and inform a wide audience, from children and general readers to genealogists and scholars. -Deborah A. Lee, Ph.D., Resident Fellow, Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Author: Elaine E. Thompson. Publisher: Friends of the Thomas Balch Library. Paperback, 88 pages. Measures 6" x 9". Weighs 7.6 oz.
Virginia Rail Trails Crossing the Commonwealth

Virginia Rail Trails Crossing the Commonwealth

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Take a tour of Virginia's scenic rail trails with author Joe Tennis as he explores restored train stations, discovers a railroad's lost island graveyard and crosses the commonwealth on its idyllic paths.


These classic rail lines of Virgina that were once only accessible to train engineers or a few lucky passengers can now be enjoyed by anyone looking for a scenic hike or bike ride. The trails highlight the natural beauty of Old Dominion, from the sunrise side of the Eastern Shore to the setting sun at the Cumberland gap, and each trail, with names like the Virginia Creeper and the Dick & Willie, has a personality and grandeur all its own.

Washington County Virginia in the Civil War

Washington County Virginia in the Civil War

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The citizens of Washington County, Virginia gave up their sons and daughters to the Confederate cause of the Civil War. Contributing six Confederate generals as well as Union officers, the region is emblematic of communities throughout the nation that sacrificed during the war. Though the sounds of cannon fire and gunshots were only heard at a distance, Washington County was the breadbasket for Confederate armies. From the fields surrounding Abingdon to the coveted salt works in Saltville, Union Generals were constantly eyeing the region, resulting in the Saltville Massacre and the burning of Abingdon's famous courthouse. Historian Michael Shaffer gives a detailed narrative of Washington County during the Civil War, painting vivid images of heroism on and off the battlefield.