Virginia

1607

Jamestown Founded

1607

Jamestown Founded

In May 1607, English colonists established Jamestown on the banks of the James River, crea...

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1619

House of Burgesses

1619

House of Burgesses

In July 1619, the Virginia General Assembly convened for the first time at Jamestown, esta...

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1781

Yorktown Victory

1781

Yorktown Victory

The Siege of Yorktown in October 1781 ended with the surrender of British General Cornwall...

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1788

Virginia Statehood

1788

Virginia Statehood

Virginia ratified the United States Constitution on June 25, 1788, becoming the tenth stat...

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1861

Richmond Confederate Capital

1861

Richmond Confederate Capital

When Virginia seceded from the Union in April 1861, Richmond became the capital of the Con...

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1917

Langley Research Center

1917

Langley Research Center

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics established Langley Research Center in Ham...

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1935

Shenandoah National Park

1935

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park was established in 1935 along the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virgini...

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1943

Pentagon Completed

1943

Pentagon Completed

The Pentagon, completed in January 1943, became the headquarters of the United States Depa...

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1980s

Northern Virginia Tech Growth

1980s

Northern Virginia Tech Growth

Northern Virginia emerged as one of the most important technology corridors in the United...

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Modern Era

History, Defense, and Technology

Modern Era

History, Defense, and Technology

Today, Virginia is home to the largest concentration of federal agencies, military install...

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