Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore
Unlikely Hero: James Armistead Lafayette
Enslaved spy, James Armistead Lafayette risks all helping secure victory at Yorktown.
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Black Loyalists: Fighting for Freedom
Black Loyalists seek freedom at Gwynn’s Island amid war, disease, and their fight for hope.
Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore
Grace Sherwood: The Witch of Pungo
Grace Sherwood’s 1706 trial evolves from legend to symbol of Virginia Beach’s identity.
Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore
George Wythe: A Philosophical Foundation
The life, legacy, and untold tragedy of Founding Father and mentor George Wythe.
Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore
Billy Flora: An American Hero
Free Black hero Billy Flora’s bravery at Great Bridge helped turn the tide for Virginia.