Virginia History

The history of Virginia goes back a long, long time. From very early colonial days to the Revolutionary War to the Civil War and Reconstruction and beyond, Virginia has often played a critical role in shaping events.

General Overviews

• General Overview (from Encarta)
• General Overview (from Frommers.com)

The Colonial and Revolutionary Periods

• Jamestown/Yorktown Settlement
• Colonial Life in Virginia (better for older students)
• History of Jamestown
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Virginia's Indians

Civil War and Reconstruction

• CivilWar.com (excellent overview site)
• Civil War Traveler - Virginia
• Civil War Richmond
• Civil War Research and Links (from Va Historical Society, better for older students)
• Civil War in Children's Literature

The Modern Era

• Virginia after Reconstruction (from Frommers.com)
• Ground Beneath Our Feet
• 20th Century Virginia Timeline