Adam ThorowgoodNear here stood the house of Adam Thorowgood (1604-1640), who arrived in Virginia as an indentured servant in 1621. After completing his service, Tho... [click for more]
Chesapeake Indians (2)In 1585, two towns of the Chesapeake Indians called Apasus and Chesepiooc were visited by the English Roanoke expedition and later included in Theodor... [click for more]
Chesapeake IndiansIn 1585, two towns of the Chesapeake Indians called Apasus and Chesepiooc were visited by the English Roanoke expedition and later included in Theodor... [click for more]
First LandingNear here the first permanent English settlers in North America first landed on American soil, April 26, 1607. From here they went on to make the sett... [click for more]
KempsvilleOriginally known as Kemp's Landing, Kempsville is located at the head of the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River. By the middle 1700s, it had become... [click for more]
Seashore State ParkThis park was developed by the National Park Service, Interior Department, through the Civilian Conservation Corps, in conjunction with the Virginia C... [click for more]
The Testing of Grace SherwoodThe witchcraft case of Grace Sherwood is one of the best known in Virginia. She was accused of bewitching a neighbor's crop in 1698. Allegations grew ... [click for more]
