Tag Archives: Virginia History

For the Love of Virginia – Part 3

Posted on May 15, 2013 by VA History Exchange

I remember trying to milk a cow (with careful supervision and encouragement from Aunt Minnie), learning how to draw water from the well, watching in amusement (and some fear) while the cows came over to our car and tried to … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Virginia – Part 2

Posted on May 10, 2013 by VA History Exchange

I grew up hearing all about these pioneer ancestors.  Mary Draper Ingles’ story survives, not only within the family, but through many books and plays written about her.  A huge interstate highway bridge over the New River, near Radford, Virginia, … Continue reading →

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For the Love of History

Posted on April 28, 2013 by VA History Exchange

As part of our VA History Exchange we are starting this new blog, and in it we will be sharing various articles we have written and information about new and exciting projects that we are working on.  As a way to … Continue reading →

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