Category: Virginia
The Birthday Present That Revolutionized Agriculture
A couple of centuries ago crops were cut and threshed by hand…but that all changed with a young farmer in Virginia. This is the story…
The Arlington Ladies
On Memorial Day we remember our loved ones, but these ladies recognize our fallen soldiers every day of the year. This is the story of…
Farmer First, President Second
Thousands of visitors tour this famous presidential home each year and although most know of this man’s important role in forming the nation, they often…
Presidential Farming
His face is one of four carved into Mt. Rushmore…but few know the story of how this well known president changed the face of agriculture. …
National D-Day Memorial
It’s been several decades since allied troops landed at Normandy on D-day. Over four thousand men gave their lives that day from many allied nations. …
The Boys from Bedford
Many of those who served in World War II actually joined the armed forces before the tradgedy at Pearl Harbor. Some joined for adventure or…
Remembering Those Who Served
It’s estimated that over three million military men and women served in Vietnam and neighboring nations during the Vietnam War. About 48,000 died during the…
The Wise FFA Owl
You have to give Henry Groseclose a lot of credit. Not only did he use his hospital stay to write the entire constitution, bylaws and…
Where FFA Began
The week of George Washington’s birthday is annually celebrated as National FFA week. Today we trace the history of the Future Farmers to a small…
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
It may be one of the most famous speeches ever delivered. Even if you know nothing else of about the life of patriot Patrick Henry…
