The state of Virginia stands unparalleled in its many connections to major events in US history. Virginia’s illustrious past stretches back over four centuries as the cradle of the first American colonists, lending its landscape a timeless allure.  The state’s narrative is deeply intertwined with landmark moments, from the American Revolution to the turmoil of...Read More

During the American Civil War, an estimated 2.4 million men served in the Union Army, while around 1 million men fought for the Confederate forces. They faced the harsh realities of a new kind of warfare. However, beyond the military strategies and significant battles, the daily lives of Civil War soldiers—specifically their routines and personal...Read More