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 Washington waited in New York until the final British occupiers had withdrawn from American soil, then traveled to Annapolis to attend a meeting of the Continental Congress and announce he was […]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 […]

Monday, December 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1777, Virginia became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation, the first document to attempt to organize a government for the newly independent United States. The Articles would be replaced by the Constitution in 1789. Welcome to a new week with The Virginia […]

Friday, December 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1862, Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s offensive at Fredericksburg was crushed by Robert E. Lee’s much smaller Confederate force. Lee’s troops held the high ground on Marye’s Heights and wiped out wave after wave of attackers. The annual Army-Navy game kicks off at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Virginia […]

Thursday, December 12, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1862, the entire Federal army, some 120,000 soldiers, crossed the Rappahannock River and took up positions in the town. Commanding General Ambrose Burnside planned to attack Robert E. Lee’s much smaller Confederate force the next day.  Thank you for flying with The Virginia Flyover! Our […]

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1862, Federal engineer regiments began trying to build pontoon bridges across the Rappahannock River under heavy fire from Confederate troops in Fredericksburg. After hours of fighting, Federal forces managed to cross the river and triggered house-to-house skirmishes in the city. Thank you for reading The Virginia […]

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1606, the Virginia Company of London put out detailed instructions for colonists to follow. The Company expected settlers to set up a port 100 miles up a navigable river from the ocean, and it wanted them to begin searching for a “Northwest Passage” to Asia. […]