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Our Blog with A Little Bit of History

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Jun 16, 2015

June 25, 1788 - The Commonwealth of Virginia Ratifies the Constitution, 89 for and 79 against.

There was a battle between the Federalists (for the Constitution) and Anti-Federalists (against the Constitution) in the Virginia...

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May 6, 2015

Top Hat Riots

Some people believe that the popularity of sunglasses rendered the wearing of hats obsolete. Others believe it was the fault of...

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Apr 1, 2015

A Little Local History, Silk Mill Grille

Have you enjoyed a few meals at the Silk Mill Grille? If you don’t know the historical significance of the building, let us share with...

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Dec 11, 2014

Winter Wonderland

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Oct 2, 2014

Roll Out the Barrels

Casks (or casques) were the carry and/or store anything container for centuries. The craft had three broad divisions. "Tight work"...

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Aug 5, 2014

Flax Breaker and Hetchel

What is flax breaker and hetchel? Flax is a tall stalky plant with blue flowers; one of the first cultivated by man well before the birth...

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Jun 30, 2014

What is this fascination about collecting bottles?

What is this fascination about collecting bottles? Is it the beautiful shapes and colors? Perhaps you want to know the history of the...

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Aug 18, 2010

The Powell Buidling

This happened about 75 years ago. The top photo shows Powell Motor Company on Caroline Street in the early 1900s. St. Thomas episcopal...