The intention when planning this building in the 1850's was to rival or better the U.S. Capitol. Get the details in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
The Ordinance of Secession was the document that sparked the Civil War, and is the most important piece of history kept in this building. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
The SC Department of Rare Books is home to the Robert B. Ariail Collection of Historical Astronomy. This collection is made up of over 5300 books. Learn more in this C-SPAN Book TV video. Read more.
About 30 years ago this center began as a single bookshelf. Learn more about its background and growth in this C-SPAN American History TV video Read more.
Prior to establishing Jamestown, the earliest settlers made their first contact with American soil here over 400 years ago. At the time the area was nothing but sand dunes. More in this C-SPAN video Read more.
Each of the settlers Adam Thoroughgood brought to the Virginia Beach area received 50 acres of land through the King's headright system. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
