Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1607, settlers at Jamestown celebrated the first Christmas in English North America. The festivities were low-key, as the settlers were barely surviving their first winter. Still, they gave praise to God from their new country.   We are enjoying time this holiday […]

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1783, George Washington arrived at Mount Vernon as a private citizen after riding home from Annapolis, where he had resigned his commission the day before. It was his first Christmas on his estate in eight years. Merry Christmas from The Virginia Flyover. Be sure to scroll […]

Monday, December 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1783, Gen. George Washington resigned his commission as the head of the American army. Washington waited in New York until the final British occupiers had withdrawn from American soil, then traveled to Annapolis to attend a meeting of the Continental Congress and announce he was […]

Friday, December 20, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate Gen. J. E. B. Stuart led about 150 cavalry troops against Union Brig. Gen. Ord’s soldiers near Dranesville. Stuart withdrew after a two-hour clash, marking the first time a Union force caused a Confederate group to retreat. In The Virginia Flyover today, find […]

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1777, George Washington and his army marched into their winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Despite the British occupation of nearby Philadelphia, Washington and his men remained confident they could prevail.  The state police want you to beware of a new phone scam. We have […]

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1864, General George Stoneman’s Federal force of 4,000 troops clashed with Gen. John Breckinridge’s 1,000 defenders in the Battle of Marion. The Confederates held their position until they ran low on ammunition. They then retreated, leaving the Union effectively in control of Southwest Virginia.  Today, The […]

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1777, France formally recognized the United States as a nation independent of Great Britain. It was a significant boost for General George Washington and his troops in the field. Coaching changes abound in the Commonwealth. Check out our Sports section to learn about a renowned […]