A conversation with James, The Ethnic Explorer

By Haley RodgersPosted February 15, 2024

James, The Ethnic Explorer, joins us for a conversation about diversifying the outdoors, Black history, his favorite Virginia State Parks and more!

A collage of three pictures showing 1) a Black man on a mountain biking going through a trail full of fall foliage, 2) a Black man facing the camera on a long bridge wearing a black sweater that says Virginia, and 3) a camper van open showing the set up and a paddle board leaning against the van.

Rebellion & Refuge: Maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp

By John GreshamPosted October 11, 2022

Learn about the stories of courageous conspirators and runaways who overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors.

Sailor's Creek Battlefield history and the connection to Dr. Moton

By Guest BloggerPosted February 15, 2022

The Civil War is the main history Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is known for, but there is a new finding that reveals that Dr. Robert Russa Moton was born here. Learn more about happenings at Sailor’s Creek in our blog.

Hillsman House on Sailor’s Creek Battlefield

A Deeper Dive into Group Camp 7

By Guest BloggerPosted March 20, 2021

Dive deeper into the history of Group Camp 7 during a virtual program hosted by Pocahontas State Park.

Kinship at First Landing State Park

By Staci MartinPosted February 10, 2018

During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.