The Dooleys’ Maymont — 100 Years Open, a Gilded Age Dream Kept Alive
The Gilded Age is preserved in Richmond thanks to a gift from the Dooleys.
Walk, Wheel, Wonder: Inclusive, Tailor-Made Tours & Itineraries for Colonial Williamsburg
Visiting Colonial Williamsburg, and all historic sites nearby, should be stress-free and accessible for all!
Bacon’s Rebellion at 350: Lecture Lessons and New Perspectives
Did you know this is the 350th anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion?
Hit the Road, Find the History: An RV Expert's Interview You’ll Love
Have you thought about RV life and what kind of history you can find on the road? Stacey is doing it.
The Timeless Effort: Families Striving to Make Each Day Better
When it comes to parents and grandparents, didn't they always want what's best for children? I believe so.
Plan the Perfect 250th Trip: 5 Essential Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg in 2026
Your guide to planning the perfect trip to Colonial Williamsburg in 2026 and beyond!
Stitching Storylines Woven in Time — Yorktown’s Outlander Costume Experience 2026
A behind-the-scenes exhibit tour in Yorktown makes me want to meet costume designer Terry Dresbach.
Sadeqa Johnson’s Yellow Wife Reviewed: Insight into the Slave Trade and Virginia’s Antebellum World
Mary Lumpkin left a legacy, and reading Sadeqa Johnson's Yellow Wife will give you solid insight into her story and the 19th century slave trade of Virginia.
Restoring Bacon's Castle in a Year Commemorating 350 Years Since Bacon's Rebellion
2026 marks the 350th anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion and the Virginia Castle carrying the name... it's getting some updating!
Before President’s Day Was President’s Day: 2 Highlights About February 22nd
Before President's Day was official, February 22nd still held historic value.
Year 26s of American History: Let's Review 1626, 1726, 1826, and 1926 as 2026 Kicks Off!
As we kick off 2026, the What American History Is About blog reviews the 26th years of the last 400 years.
Meet James Madison: 3 Perfect Insights To Introduce Him on the WAHISA Blog
Our 4th US President, James Madison was as complex as any of our founding fathers. Here are 3 perfect insights to introduce him to history lovers.
