State Fair of Virginia – The UncommonWealth

“Will your stock or your children carry off prizes at the Fair this fall, or will both?” This is the question asked in the 1923…

In late October 1910, thanks to the efforts of some of Richmond’s most prominent Black leaders, the “Colored State Fair” was held at the Virginia…

Kelley EwingOctober 1, 2021

Newspapers

First, a pre-blog promotional announcement! The Library of Virginia has a booth of its own, 627 in the Farm Bureau Center building, at the Virginia…

Henry MorseOctober 6, 2017

The smell of deep-fried pickles and cotton candy. The sounds of music and laughter. The sights of the midway. For well over a century and…

Trenton HizerOctober 3, 2013