Eastern Shore of Virginia – The UncommonWealth

Like Mother, Like Son

Abimeleck is a name you don’t forget. So when Greg Crawford came across this name in records from the same region as the much-written-about Jane Webb—he…

Library of VirginiaJune 26, 2024

Digital Projects Education & Programming Virginia Authors

Harboring Memories of Home

Earl Swift’s book Chesapeake Requiem is the Common Ground Virginia History Book Group pick for June 2023. Chesapeake Requiem explores the close-knit community of Tangier…

Library of VirginiaMay 15, 2023

Public Libraries

Who Am I? : Local History Collections Offer Essential Answers

Public libraries have always been a safe place to facilitate challenging thought and promote community and personal growth. Many patrons have formed their identity through…

Your Local Public LibrarianApril 12, 2021