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Questions and answers for Jamestown cannibalism case
Few archaeological finds have been as sensational as the first physical evidence of cannibalism unearthed at Historic Jamestowne in 2012 and announced in a riveting press conference at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History on...
Tags: Historic Jamestowne, Smithsonian Institution, Cannibalism, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Museum of Natural History
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Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission to military for Memorial Day
Daily PressDuring Memorial Day weekend, military members and their families will receive free admission to Colonial Williamsburg. The annual offer, which is open to active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their families, will take place Friday,...Tags: Memorial Day, Human Interest
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Blue Stars Museums program returns for summer months
Daily PressThe Blue Star Museums initiative returns this summer, offering free admission to participating museums for active duty military and their families. This year, military families can get free access to the Hampton History Museum, Peninsula Fine Arts...Tags: Museums, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Arts and Culture
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With apartments gone, historians wonder what is below Harbor Square
HAMPTON — The derelict buildings, playing children and crime associated with the property's seedy visitors are long gone from the former Harbor Square site downtown. But as the city plans to redevelop the 17.7-acre tract — and contractors...
Tags: Justice System, Hampton University, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Wars and Interventions, Politics
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Day Trips from the Lehigh Valley
DAY TRIPPIN' •Eagles/Carolina pre-season game, Aug. 15. $80. Whitehall-Coplay PTO, Rhonda, 610-266-1995. •"Noah," lunch at Shady Maple, July 24. $88. Landis Valley Village, Wilbur Chocolate, Sturgis Pretzels, lunch, Aug. 20. $74. "Motown,"...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Festive Events, Entertainment Events, Travel, Whitehall
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Out of town arts and entertainment event calendar
Richmond Times-DispatchVIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL -- Music, theater and dance performances throughout Hampton Roads through June 2. Highlights are below; full program at http://www.vafest.org, (757) 282-2822. Today: Virginia Opera in "Carousel," 2:30 p.m. at Harrison Opera House,...Tags: Entertainment, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), The CW (tv network), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Music
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Exhibit: 'Art in Clay: Masterworks of NC Earthenware'
The News & ObserverIf you didn't know any better, you'd think the art on this dish depicted nothing more than a red flower. But the illustration is an anemone, and this piece of lead-glazed earthenware was the creation of a Moravian potter -- possibly Gottfried Aust, a...Tags: Raleigh, Museums, Arts, Arts and Culture
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Summer Arts Festival Guide: Get into art outside
The Virginian-PilotJean Benvenuto, a Portsmouth artist in the studio of her home with a work in progress of her mom, Joan, who died in 1991. The painting will be completed and shown at the upcoming Boardwalk Art Show in June at the oceanfront. Benvenuto is an art teacher at...Tags: Entertainment, Festive Events, Neptune Festival, Painting, Fine Artists
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Best Travel Deals
$355 FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL July 13-14, See the largest showcase of New York State wines with 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music, culinary classes and breweries all in one beautiful location. Tour the Corning Glass Center and enjoy a...Tags: Entertainment, Wildlife, Personal Service, Ronald Reagan, Organized Crime
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Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton dishes up Virginia in his newest cookbook
For three years, chef Patrick Evans-Hylton criss-crossed the state to find out what Virginians once ate and what is on their plates today. His research and witticisms are collected in his latest cookbook, "Dishing Up Virginia." Subtitled "145 Recipes...
Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Salt, Oysters, Garlic, Lemons
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A cradle of slavery on the York
When the director of the Middle Passage port markers project arrives in Yorktown to give a talk about slavery Friday night, she'll find herself in the perfect place. Though Old Point Comfort and Jamestown can lay claim to the first Africans in English...
Tags: York (York, Pennsylvania), Yorktown (York, Virginia), Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Jamestown Settlement, Memorial Day
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Tidewater Book/Poetry News - Deadlines and Events this week!
There's always a lot going on in Tidewater, whether you're a reader, a writer or poet, or just looking for some literary fun. Check out this week's special events and deadlines! Writers' Events Chesapeake Romance Writers Writers First - 2013 Writer's...
Tags: Norge, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Authors, Kevin Hart, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)
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