Many years ago, a young man, Chris Calkins in his early twenties embarked on trip from Detroit, Michigan to Appomattox, Virginia where he was to start
Discoveries along a Historic River
Many plantations were established along the major rivers in Virginia. During the colonial period, York River State Park was Taskinas Plantation. This
The Jones Family Comes To Life
In the fall, when Dr. Jim Jordan and I were filmed for an online magazine Holliday Lake State Park. That article was seen by Mrs. Katherine LaRosa in
Civil War Campfire at Holliday Lake
Ever wonder what the American Civil War was really like? Find out from a re-enactor from Holliday Lake State Park at 8:00 p.m. on August
MLK Day at Sailors Creek Battlefield Historical State Park Features Role of African-American Soldiers During Appomattox Campaign
An under reported fact of the American Civil War Appomattox Campaign that whirled through Southside, VA, in early April 1865, is the active role of
#TravelTuesday Souvenir of the Week – Civil War Cannon
A weekly series on our Facebook Souvenir Application. I suppose it is possible that you have missed that we are in the midst of the High Bridge
False Cape State Park Preserves Cultural Resources
When one thinks of False Cape State Park many things come to mind…..a diverse ecosystem, a pristine and remote landscape, wildlife including
Civil War Campfire at Belle Isle State Park
To help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, all Virginia State Parks are offering programs highlighting the effects of the
A Walk to Remember
The Southwest Virginia Walk of Fame at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park provides a showcase for the heritage of Southwest Virginia