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In 1985, a local woman named Jennifer Casoni achieved what is widely regarded as the first successful federal discrimination challenge by a transgender person. Her case, Jane Doe v. United States Post...

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Author Jay Watkins' research offers proof of Richmond's rich queer history, especially in the world of theatre.

Alexandria will provide an update later this month on stormwater solutions for the historic, and flood-prone, Douglass Memorial Cemetery (1421 Wilkes Street). The city says that the cemetery, named after...

"We do have a history, all of us, in all parts of Virginia,” historian Charles Ford said.

In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, come learn about Queer history in the Commonwealth. Join us for an engaging discussion of the new book, “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion" and…

George Mason University student Andrew Snowman will speak about his research into critically investigating 19th century white policing of Black bodies which acknowledges the...

The Clerk of Court is offering Halloween-themed wedding services at historic Gadsby's Tavern Ballroom. Appointments must be booked in advance.

Celebrate and learn about Queer history of the Commonwealth Join us for an engaging discussion of the new book, “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion" and learn about V...

Join us for a free talk by historians Charles H. Ford and Jeffrey L. Littlejohn on the new work they co-edited, “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion.” The book offers...

The Girl in the Middle: A Recovered History of the American West. By Martha A. Sandweiss. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2025. Hardcover, 368 pp. $32.00. Reviewed by Megan Kate Nelson Toda...

The new book, 'Queer Virginia,' is an essay collection that highlights the creative ways LGBTQ+ people during the centuries have defied societal norms and fought for acceptance.

'Queer Virginia' is an essay collection highlighting the creative ways LGBTQ+ Virginians have defied societal norms and fought for acceptance.

Without the National Park Service, the Blue Ridge Parkway in N.C. would not exist. We must ensure national parks are not slashed by Trump cuts.

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The anonymous reporting system “Say Something” has stopped 18 people who planned to attack schools.

Today in Alexandria, the Oswald Durant Center and Annie B. Rose House bear the names of these two civil rights leaders.