The rhythms of Shakespeare helped shape the Declaration of Independence, says a Jefferson interpreter. In an age when many were illiterate, the Declaration, like Shakespeare’s work, was written to be heard, not just read.
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Col. Lynch had Loyalists tied to a tree and whipped until they cried ‘Liberty Forever!’ That’s where the term ‘Lynch law’ comes from.
The name of the Altavista judge and militia colonel has gone into history for something he didn’t do. He never executed anyone.
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Dispatch from 1776: Prompted by a Virginian, Congress is about to vote on independence
If this independence enterprise fails, the word that surely applies is treason. Men in England have been hanged for less. If, though, it should succeed, Lee’s resolution will mark the start of a new era the likes of which we have not seen: A new nation upon the earth.
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Podcast: The Cardinal 250 trivia challenge, part 2
Test your knowledge and explore the people, places and events that helped shape America — but are often left out of the history books.
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Virginia’s congressional delegation solicits photos for a time capsule to be opened in 2276
The call for submissions is part of the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence. The deadline for submissions is June 12.
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One of Virginia’s most eccentric patriots was John Sinclair, a government-sanctioned pirate
Privateers were an important component of the American war effort. They were something akin to government-sanctioned pirates — armed vessels that chased down and confiscated the cargo of civilian enemy merchant ships. The techniques privateers employed wouldn’t pass muster today. They’d often approach a ship under a false flag and captain and crew would get a large cut of the captured loot.
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Floyd tavern-keeper follows in footsteps of Revolutionary ancestor
Williams Ordinary in Prince William County supposedly was frequented by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, according to a local history.
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Dispatch from 1776: Virginia declares itself for independence, hauls down the British flag
In some ways, Virginia has been independent since the night last June when our royal governor, Lord Dunmore, slipped out of Williamsburg and boarded a British naval vessel.
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Podcast: The Cardinal 250 trivia challenge, part 1
What happens when you put Cardinal News founding editor and columnist Dwayne Yancey on the spot with live Revolutionary War trivia?
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Help Bring Virginia’s Revolutionary Story to Life Cardinal News is creating something special for the next generation of Virginians, and we’re looking for talented graphic artists to help make it happen. The Cardinal News 250 graphic novel will introduce 4th graders across Virginia to the rich, often overlooked history of the Revolutionary War. From well-known […]
