Jefferson said Norfolk must be destroyed — and records reveal the Patriots burned much of it themselves

Jefferson wrote that Norfolk must be destroyed. Months later, Patriots burned much of the city themselves — and blamed the ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk-born author Andrew Lawler sheds light on myths and history of Tidewater during the Revolutionary War

Feeling a little stir-crazy during the pandemic, author Andrew Lawler took a trip to visit his mom in his hometown of Norfolk. While perusing a Hampton Roads bookstore with her, he picked up a ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk State raising $90 million in ‘most ambitious’ fundraising campaign in university’s history

Last month, Norfolk State University launched the public phase of what officials call its “most ambitious” fundraising campaign in the institution’s history. The “Now Is Our Time” campaign seeks to ...
Yahoo

Black History Month: Attucks Theatre in Norfolk stands the test of time

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – For Black History Month, which is observed each February, we’re celebrating landmarks that have surpassed the test of time. Norfolk, Virginia is home to a theatre with more than ...
WVEC

Norfolk's MacArthur Memorial artifact makes top 10 finalists for conservation prize

NORFOLK, Va. — A MacArthur Memorial Museum artifact is one of the top 10 finalists for the conservation prize from the Virginia Association of Museums. General Douglas MacArthur's iconic cap was voted ...