Though we have become more aware of it recently, with quarantines imposed on cruise ships and naval vessels, ships throughout history have faced similar issues.…
Ginny DunnAugust 31, 2020
Yorktown Day marks the anniversary of the 19 October 1781 surrender of British forces to General George Washington ending the Revolutionary War. To celebrate, the…
Cassandra FarrellOctober 19, 2016
As the Commonwealth of Virginia’s archives and library, the Library of Virginia provides a wide variety of services to local public libraries and government agencies…
Carl ChildsJune 5, 2013
On 5 July 1858, the remains of former President James Monroe were transported aboard the Jamestown amid much ceremony from New York City’s Marble Cemetery to Hollywood…
Craig MooreJuly 7, 2010
