By the spring of 1781, the War for Independence had dragged into its fifth year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence (the sixth since Lexington and Concord) and had effectively ground to a stalemate. With George Washington and British General Henry Clinton locked in a standoff in New York, the fate of the […]
The Virginia Legends Walk at 13th Street and Atlantic Avenue is the site for a regular visit from the First Lady of Jazz. Ella is an homage to the Virginia-born jazz impresario who crossed all kinds of personal and social barriers to become one of the most beloved singers of all time. This mini-concert is fully produced with […]
June 27 - July 20| Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm and 9pm Location: 13 Street Legends Walk Stage FREE and open to the public On May 23, 1861, Virginia voters ratified its secession ordinance, officially putting it at war with the United States. That night, three enslaved men rowed across the Chesapeake Bay and […]
