‘Humbling’: Williamsburg poet laureate reflects on his first year zurl.co/1Thnw

Researching a dark history, Virginia lawmakers seek more from universities zurl.co/R617C

VSO's Rhythms of Resilience at CNU features African American composers, music zurl.co/zQaDJ

VPM's 'Declarations' explores Black experiences during American Revolution zurl.co/JL6oJ

There Was No American Regional Cuisine Until One ‘Virginia Housewife’ Thought to Compile a Diverse Collection of Recipes zurl.co/EOZG1

Check out this great article on our friend Ressie Luck-Brimmer, "Danville Genealogist Moves Decades of Black History Research Into a Permanent Home" zurl.co/WIRF1

In case you missed this from May 2026: With many erased African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay, the Black Cemetery Network hosts its first conference zurl.co/iHvDj

Tucker Society Plans Annual Landing Day Commemoration Events zurl.co/qYDXt

Dr. Latorial Faison Named New Virginia Poet Laureate zurl.co/yi6Q0

Although the Lemon Project team is working on other events for Fall 2026, check out our calendar of events, including three Lemon Project Genealogy Research Roundtables, and register today! zurl.co/oXM8y

The Events That Took Place in This Selma, Alabama, Home Were Key to the Civil Rights Movement, and You Can Now Visit It zurl.co/MZ1xP

Richmond preservation project uncovers forgotten Black founding figure featured in PBS documentary zurl.co/4n4rf

New Historical Village opens at Dismal Swamp where stories of freedom and education come to life zurl.co/rI3bN

From WHRO: Family gathering in Chesapeake to honor a recently discovered piece of history zurl.co/mGuF8

Portsmouth To House Black Women Museum zurl.co/2ZAPY

Chesapeake honors one of Great Bridge’s first Black graduates and football star zurl.co/TeqrR

Colonial Williamsburg carpenters are planning on raising the African Baptist Meeting House frame on Saturday, July 18 at 105 S. Nassau Street. Join them for a descendant-led ceremony at 9 am, followed by the frame raising at 10 am. zurl.co/qBp30

The Historic First Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Virginia, is offering tours on "A Legacy of Faith and Freedom," Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. They ask that you request a tour using the link on their website: zurl.co/24sNF

How a slavery exhibit in the Confederate capital celebrates American history zurl.co/14nj0

William & Mary dancers to celebrate America’s 250th as part of live television performance zurl.co/beRk2