History Buffs

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Rockbridge-VA250 is helping to coordinate curricular initiatives and free public history programs for lifelong learning, relevant museum exhibits, and music, film, and arts series.

Historic Tours & Sites

Winter is prime time for exploring Lexington’s museums. From W&L, a short walk links Lee Chapel to the VMI Museum. Beyond town, McCormick Farm, Jordan’s Point, and Goshen Pass are scenic places to […]

America: From the Beginning

From Native Americans to hardy Scots-Irish settlers to single-minded innovators who rocked the status quo and ushered in the modern age, the story of Rockbridge County is the story of America.

Black Owned Businesses in Historic Lexington

Black Heroes and History

Scholars and educators. Suffragists and civic leaders. Entrepreneurs and everyday heroes. For several hundred years, members of the Black community have played an important role in the history of […]

The Legacy of Great Leaders

Washington. Lee. Jackson. Marshall. These four generals were remarkable leaders, but their legacies aren't limited to textbooks and old statues (well, maybe a few).

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College Days

The past and present collide at Washington & Lee, Virginia Military Institute and Southern Virginia University, where history and tradition mingle with laptops and lattes.