For more than two hundred years, this Spotsylvania farm has stood as a witness to Virginia history. Originally carved from land given to colonial Governor Alexa
History of the Rappahannock River
From the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
The Civil War on the River Lines of Virginia, 1862-1864
"Trask argues that the bloody engagements on the river l
It’s a Great Time to Visit Our National Parks
It’s the season to gather friends and family and head to a national park or historic site. How does the National Park Service provide fun, memorable, and inspiring experiences? Camping, fishing, hiking, history, grand vistas, and horseback riding - there are so many possibilities in our national parks. Head to a local national park or…
Cherries Jubilee!
Tart or sweet, cherries are a favorite flavor, and there's more to cherries than meets the eye.
Red, White, and Blue Music
On July 4th, burgers sizzle on the grill, and cold drinks are passed around. Happy dogs play with frisbees, and sunburned kids finally climb out of the pool. In
The Fall of the Bastille
On July 14, 1789, a Parisian mob broke down the gates of the ancient fortress known as the Bastille, marking a flashpoint at the beginning of the French Revolution.
A Day of Knights
What is a knight? The simple answer would be a soldier who fights on horseback while wearing armor, but there’s much more to being a knight. Who were the first knights? There have been soldiers on horseback for thousands of years, but what we think of as medieval knights first came into being during the…
General Lewis Littlepage: Soldier, Spy, and King’s Confidant, 1762-1802
This often penniless Virginian's brilliant intellect and exquisite manners won him entry into the chambers, gaming tables, and salons of the last decades of Europe's Age of Enlightenment.
Help the Earth Every Day
Earth Day is April 22nd, but how can you help the Earth EVERYDAY? There are lots of ways to get involved in conservation for any age. Check out the local activities, websites and library materials listed below for some great ideas.
On Arbor Day, Plant a Tree for You and Me
This April, take time to learn about the trees all around you.
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