In Part 2 of our Cardinal 250 trivia series, host Dutchie Jessee and founding editor Dwayne Yancey uncover more surprising stories from Virginia’s path to independence. Discover the county that first voted for independence, the free Black hero of the Battle of Great Bridge, the enslaved sailors who helped launch Virginia’s navy, and the legendary soldier known as the “Hercules of Independence.” (Find part one here.)
You’ll also hear the remarkable ride of Jack Jouett, why Thomas Jefferson wanted Norfolk destroyed, and the unusual dinner that followed the British surrender at Yorktown.
Test your knowledge and explore the people, places and events that helped shape America —but are often left out of the history books.
The video version is here.
