Norfolk History @NorfolkHistory
The Norfolk Historical Society interprets and preserves the history of Norfolk, a Virginia seaport city chartered in 1682. norfolkhistorical.org Norfolk, Virginia Joined December 2009-
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Feelings ran deep between Loyalists and Patriots in South Carolina’s backcountry, but it wasn't until Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and his #British Legion commenced a “no mercy” policy that things turned intensely bitter. bit.ly/ACscpatriots #history #americanhistory #ushistory
Elizabeth Bisland was a US journalist propelled into the limelight when she set out in 1889 — head-to-head with fellow journalist Nellie Bly — on a journey to beat Phileas Fogg’s fictitious 80-days around of the world: buff.ly/2FrN4g3
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The traffic can be a pain, but the HRBT Expansion Project is about 50% completed! Check out the video in this article to see how far it's come. wtkr.com/news/drone-foo…
Fort Monroe receives federal grant money for archeological excavations, research into Fort George: wtkr.com/news/in-the-co…
Effort to save Arlington National Cemetery's Confederate Memorial faces lawsuit: stripes.com/history/2023-0…
Colonial Iron Mine: During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this SC mine was used to make swords, canons, and more: atlasobscura.com/places/nannys-…
Oh yeah.. so going to try this Virginia fair champion’s recipe!
The “&” used to be the 27th letter of the alphabet!?!
The “&” used to be the 27th letter of the alphabet!?!
Getting ready for school: Hampton Roads parents should expect some changes: pilotonline.com/2023/08/07/get…
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Joy stick sailors. Model yacht racing takes off in Virginia: virginialiving.com/waterlife/joys…
At beach today? Rip tides can and do kill: youtu.be/RJ4hcaJ91TY
At beach today? Rip tides can and do kill: youtu.be/RJ4hcaJ91TY https://t.co/ydU6efqaiJ
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#OTD On July 16 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟏, 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳’s 30-ton steam engine was recovered at around 11:56 am. Divers worked around the clock for 4 weeks to free the engine from cement-like encrustations. The engine now rests in conservation with @MarinersMuseum
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My jaw dropped when I saw these crepuscular rays at sunset in #NorfolkVA this evening! #vawx @NWSWakefieldVA @WAVY_RickyM @_WeatherStove @JeffEdmondsonWX @eulermatthew4
Visitors to Great Bridge Battlefield are often offered a realistic glimpse of the lives of 18th-century sailors, pirates and privateers, courtesy of the Brethren of the Coast, a living history organization based in Hampton Roads. Brethren of the Coast: pilotonline.com/2023/07/15/bre…
How did a federal courthouse in Norfolk end up with control of the famous wreck site in international waters about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada? It all started with another famous shipwreck. trib.al/e8uwGVN
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28K Followers 210 Following Official account for City of Norfolk Government 🧜♀️ #NorfolkVA #MermaidCity - Norfolk Cares Center (757) 664-6510 https://t.co/vly5lkJuaZNorfolk Botanical Gar.. @NorfolkBotanic
3K Followers 811 Following Norfolk Botanical Garden is a 175 acre garden in Norfolk, Virginia.Michael C Merritt @MikeCMerritt
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5K Followers 696 Following Inspiring you to feel smarter and happier through the power of member-supported media. Stream anytime online or on the WHRO app.Norfolk ARTS @ARTSNORFOLK
2K Followers 816 Following Manages the City's Public Art program & Grants for Arts & Culture programs. Visit our Offsite Gallery, Suite #287 at MacArthur Center!NORFOLK CURRENTS @NFK_VA
1K Followers 3K Following NFK CURRENTS is community driven. This is the place to never miss Norfolk happenings again. Sign up for the Newsletter to get a free sticker! 👇Kenneth Alexander @KennyAlexander
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817 Followers 172 Following Providing shelter for the city's homeless animals and adoption opportunities for those not reclaimed. 📲 (757) 441-5505 📍 5585 Sabre Rd. Norfolk, VANorfolk International.. @NorfolkAirport
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445 Followers 748 Following The official public account of the Ward 3 member & Chairman of the Norfolk City School Board. 🎓📚🎼James A. Garfield Nat.. @GarfieldNPS
32K Followers 5K Following James A. Garfield NHS interprets the home of the 20th President of the United States, including the Memorial Library added to the house by his widow, Lucretia.VisitNorfolk @VisitNorfolkVA
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3K Followers 1K Following Wife & Mom. Norfolk City Councilmember. Issues:♻️🌳🐟 & flooding, supporting 🚍🚴🏻,small business, broadband, 🚫 gun violence, repro freedom &🏳️🌈🏳 rights.Norfolk Botanical Gar.. @NorfolkBotanic
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2K Followers 816 Following Manages the City's Public Art program & Grants for Arts & Culture programs. Visit our Offsite Gallery, Suite #287 at MacArthur Center!NORFOLK CURRENTS @NFK_VA
1K Followers 3K Following NFK CURRENTS is community driven. This is the place to never miss Norfolk happenings again. Sign up for the Newsletter to get a free sticker! 👇Kenneth Alexander @KennyAlexander
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232 Followers 219 Following A thriving technology zone in Norfolk, VA serving as a nexus for small & large pioneering entrepreneurs & innovation hubs.Maxar Technologies @Maxar
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15 Followers 25 Following The Bitter Virginian Cocktail Company is a small batch bitters operation located in Norfolk, Virginia. BV bitters make any cocktail better!Oxford American @oxfordamerican
26K Followers 4K Following The Oxford American is a national magazine dedicated to featuring the very best in Southern writing while documenting the complexity and vitality of the South.Pete Buryk @PeterRBuryk
329 Followers 501 Following Helping to make @NorfolkVA better for all | @USNavy vet, @RANDCorporation alum | #BeatArmyDust-to-Digital @dusttodigital
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1K Followers 260 Following NNF honors and promotes the international influence the NATO Command in Norfolk, VA, and its 28 member nations, bring to our city.NauticusNorfolk @NauticusNorfolk
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132 Followers 92 FollowingIn this dramatic display in the battle for life and death, these antelopes chose the perfect strategy allowing them to survive 📹Latest Sightings
Pamunkey Tribe pledges $150,000 for new grocery store in St. Paul’s in push for downtown Norfolk casino a.msn.com/01/en-us/BB18A…
Are you familiar with the song “Blackbird” by The Beatles? Most of us are. I had no idea the meaning behind it. Did you? I will never listen to it the same way again. “Paul McCartney was visiting America. It is said that he was sitting, resting when he heard a woman screaming.
Worries about histories of racism & antiracism making white students feel guilty aren't just eliding the majority of US public school students, who are non-white. They're also assuming white students can't learn empathy for & support of historical figures & communities of color.
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”We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation’s greatness.” – Yvette Clarke
Oysters filter up to 50 gallons of the water they live in each day. While doing this they ingest algae, nutrients, fertilizer in the water and as they digest it this oyster food becomes more stable and usable by… instagram.com/p/B23xfjehhOe/…
Full double rainbow over Virginia Beach this evening. #SundayFunday #rainbow #DoubleRainbow
Who’s ready to move to Norfolk? 👋Big things @NorfolkVA 👏👏👏
Today marks the first connection point of the Hampton Roads Southside #Regional #Connectivity Ring – a fiber optic backbone connecting all five Southside cities to the transatlantic cable landings! 🔌📡💻 - Reduce costs - Faster internet - Create jobs - Improve operations
Percolator officially opens its doors for entrepreneurs, startups & innovators to CREATE & COLLABORATE in our COMMUNITY! Mayor @KennyAlexander, city officials, community leaders & residents helped welcome the new creative space to @macarthurcenter! ✅ percolatorspace.com
Congrats to Slover Library's Executive Director, Lynn Clements, for her recognition as a Woman of Distinction by... fb.me/1VjkXLEQh
My ‘office’ at Newstead Abbey this morning, just because I want to show off about it. Also featured, the stump of the oak tree mini-poet Byron planted in 1798, aged 10
Day 65 of 365 - Snow Angels. #365blackandwhitechallenge #monochromephotography #historiccemeteries #norfolkva #funeraryart ift.tt/2lYb01L
This cold-weather stew is made with freshwater fish, a tomato-curry broth, and, yes, a hint of fresh pine: ow.ly/X4Dm30hyAvs
1865: 13th Amendment abolishes forced labor (with a few exceptions) and chattel slavery.
It was great seeing the @VAMuseums staff & council in Norfolk this evening. Have a great retreat, & I hope to see you all again sometime! 😉
Enjoy this soaring view of Poplar Forest, compliments of Aerial Vision Productions. fb.me/7vjAprfpP
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DC go-go musicians noticed disco DJs were gaining popularity. Musicians eliminated breaks between songs to keep the energy up. #AmericaNow