Take a look Around the Archives and discover the history behind W.T. Grant Company's "Jo-Joy" jack-in-the-box and the comic book Christmastime adventures he faced between 1945 and 1953 Read more...
During the eight consecutive nights between January 23 and January 30, 1977, an estimated 140 million watchers tuned their televisions to ABC to watch the latest installment of Roots. Read more...
From his breakthrough role as Kunte Kinte on ABC’s Roots in 1977, to hosting PBS’s acclaimed Reading Rainbow for more than 20 years- LeVar Burton's legacy is not only marked by his acting roles, but his dedication to promoting education for all people. Read more...
On November 18, 1863, Louisa Alsop gave birth to a son, John J. Wright, at Blanton Farm in Massaponax, Virginia. He attended a one room schoolhouse for Black children where he showed exceptional abilities and intellectual promise. Read more...
A Civil War sword found just after the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House has recently made the long journey home to Spotsylvania after an Oregon donor was determined to see it returned to its rightful place, where it can teach lessons from our past. Read on...
