With the country’s 250th birthday less than a year away, here are Revolutionary War and other historical sites within driving ...

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Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2025. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by ...

Smithfield, Virginia, is full of charm, with historic homes, scenic riverfront parks, quirky pig statues, local shops, and the world’s oldest ham. Here are the best things to do on your next visit.

Jamestown, Virginia, arose as the first permanent English settlement in the New World, largely thanks to the strength and resilience of the Jamestown colony brides. The initial group of settlers, all ...

Ancient DNA Is Solving Colonial Mysteries in Jamestown, Virginia Ancient DNA from humans and canines helps untangle the history of European colonization in North America.

Researchers use ancient DNA to solve colonial-era mysteries in Jamestown, revealing insights into the lives and origins of the early settlers in North America.

Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement try to help people learn about the past through public history. With a dynamic approach — such as putting visitors in the center of the action with ...

Over several decades beginning in 1607, Jamestown nearly collapsed multiple times as colonists succumbed to disease and famine.