The James A. Fields House was acquired in 1897 by Fields for his primary residence and law office. Fields, born a slave, became a prominent African American citizen in Newport News after being among the first graduating class of Hampton University in 1871. dhr.virginia.gov/historic-regis…

Registration for the research workshop "Uncovering Queer History" Library of Virginia is open. Guest presenters include Blake McDonald, DHR's grants and survey specialist and coordinator of our LGBTQ+ heritage initiative. Sign up here: lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/12890784

If you haven't signed up, NOW is the time to do it!! The Virginia Museum of History & Culture / VMHC Education in #RVA is holding its annual Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History! Register here: virginiahistory.org/2024-conrad-m-…

Extending through eight counties in the Commonwealth, the world-famous Skyline Drive is a testament to the movement for conservation, public outdoor recreation, and regional planning...Learn more: dhr.virginia.gov/historic-regis…

📖 A recent piece from Planetizen encourages us to explore the question: How can #historicpreservation help solve the country's housing crisis? Read the full article: planetizen.com/features/13091…

Cessford and Its Associated Laundry/Quarter Building for Enslaved Workers: DHR staff revisit the early 19th-century history of the Cessford plantation site in Northampton County to assess the preservation needs of one of the plantation’s outbuildings. dhr.virginia.gov/blog-posts/ces…

#ICYMI Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish colonial-era garden in Williamsburg that may unveil clues about the enslaved gardeners who worked on it. Read the rest of the story (via The Associated Press) : apnews.com/article/coloni… Photo: AP Photo/John C. Clark.

Congratulations to the Virginia Beach on its national award for #historicpreservation! 🎉👏🎉 The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions recognized the city for excellence best practices in the identification and registration of historic resources. virginiabeach.gov/connect/blog/v…

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture's (VMHC) Commonwealth History Fund is accepting applications for the current grant cycle from now until Sept. 30! Learn more: virginiahistory.org/commonwealth-h…

This visually engaging brick plantation house of Verville is one of a handful of colonial buildings remaining in Lancaster County. Learn more: dhr.virginia.gov/historic-regis…

"A century after its last residents moved away, Craig County poor farm gets state recognition" Read more on Cardinal News: cardinalnews.org/2024/09/05/a-c… Photo by Dan Pezzoni/DHR, 2020.

Join the AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee (HRC) and Carolyn Zemanian with the VDHR for a webinar presentation and Q&A to learn more about historic preservation tax credits on Tuesday, Sep 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. 1 AIA LU. Register Here>>aiava.org/overview-of-th…

.Preservation NPS just announced they've awarded $12M of grant funds from Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to support preservation in rural communities across the country—and we are THRILLED to learn that we will be one of the recipients again!!! nps.gov/orgs/1207/nati…

⛪#SavetheDate Sanctuaries of Governance is a project to recognize the role of African American Churches built during Reconstruction to Civil Rights. Beginning this month to October, there will be community workshops throughout VA as part of this project. hbcp-oss.hub.arcgis.com/pages/sog

A state historical marker approved by DHR was dedicated this weekend for the Washington Park Community, a historically African American neighborhood in Richmond’s Northside that originated in the 1860s and was further developed in the 20th century. dhr.virginia.gov/press-release-…

🔔 #SavetheDate: OCTOBER 10, 2024 @ 6PM - Please join us for a virtual public information session about a new project on 20th-century African American schools in Virginia. Check the flyer or learn more and register here: dhr.virginia.gov/blog-posts/afr…