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5 Fun Facts About March 6 In Virginia History
1. On March 6, 1857, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in the landmark case Dred Scott v. Sandford, which declared that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could not be American citizens and therefore had no standing to sue in federal court. 2. On March...
5 Fun Facts About March 5 In Virginia History
1. In 1770, a crowd gathered in Williamsburg to celebrate the repeal of the unpopular tobacco inspection law. This law had required tobacco farmers to have their crops inspected before they could be exported, and many felt that it placed an unfair burden on small farmers. The repeal was a...
5 Fun Facts About March 4 In Virginia History
1. On March 4, 1789, Virginia's George Washington became the first President of the United States after being unanimously elected by the Electoral College. Washington's legacy is still honored in Virginia today, with many public spaces and landmarks named after him. 2. In 1862, the Battle of Hampton Roads took...
5 Fun Facts About March 3 In Virginia History
1. In 1863, Union forces occupied the town of Warrenton, VA during the Civil War. The town was strategically important for both sides during the conflict. 2. On March 3, 1936, the Virginia General Assembly passed a new state constitution which included a provision allowing for the governor to be...
5 Fun Facts About March 2 In Virginia History
1. On March 2, 1791, the United States Congress passed the Residence Act, which established Washington, D.C. as the new capital of the country. The location of the capital was chosen in part to appease the southern states, including Virginia, which had concerns about the power of the northern states....
5 Fun Facts About March 1 In Virginia History
1. Virginia became a state: March 1, 1781, marked Virginia's entry into statehood as the 10th state in the newly formed United States of America. The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond became the site of the General Assembly and the governor's office. 2. Emancipation Day: In 1864, Virginia Governor William...
5 Fun Facts About February 29 In Virginia History
1. In 1848, Virginia held a constitutional convention on February 29 to revise the state's constitution. This convention resulted in several changes to the document, including the removal of the voting rights restriction based on land ownership. 2. On February 29, 1928, Virginia native Paul Doerr became the first person...
5 Fun Facts About February 28 In Virginia History
1. In 1862, the Battle of New Market in the Shenandoah Valley took place during the American Civil War. The Confederate army, including the Virginia Military Institute cadets, defeated the Union army and pushed them back to the Potomac River. 2. In 1929, the Byrd Theatre opened in Richmond, Virginia...
5 Fun Facts About February 27 In Virginia History
1. On February 27, 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected as the third President of the United States. Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia, and was a prominent figure in Virginia's history as a politician, lawyer, and writer. He served as Governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781 and helped draft...
5 Fun Facts About February 26 In Virginia History
1. In 1619, the Virginia House of Burgesses held its first meeting in Jamestown, marking the beginning of representative government in America. 2. In 1847, the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) was founded in Lexington. It remains the oldest state-supported military college in the United States. 3. In 1863, during the...
5 Fun Facts About February 25 In Virginia History
1. In 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, Virginia troops led by General Nathanael Greene fought against British General Cornwallis in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina. Although the British technically won the battle, they suffered significant losses and were unable to maintain control over the area. 2....
5 Fun Facts About February 24 In Virginia History
1. On February 24, 1801, the Virginia General Assembly passed the Act of March 3, 1801, which authorized the transfer of the capital of Virginia from Williamsburg to Richmond. This move was made because Richmond was more centrally located and had better access to transportation routes, making it easier for...