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.

This exciting, scenic route through Virginia pairs historic landmarks with some of the best whiskey, rum, and vodka tastings ...

From live battle reenactments to walking in the footsteps of troops and visiting historical markers, these destinations offer ...

The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for one of the war’s most infamous conflagrations.

As most parents know, traveling with kids can be totally awesome or totally catastrophic. Our secret recipe for success when ...

Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, lies just a short drive away and provides insight into the ...

Yorktown, where the decisive battle of the American Revolution was fought, completes what’s known as the “Historic Triangle” of Virginia. Together, these three sites tell the comprehensive story of ...

Sitting on the reference stacks at the Charlie Clark Center for Local History at Arlington Central Library are five thick, ...

The state appropriated $6 million in 2022 for a museum in Botetourt, but it’s taken until now to find the local match — and a place to put the facility.

My wife and I recently visited Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. We have plenty to see in Minnesota and across the Midwest.