Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release July 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker to …
A brief overview of two foundational concepts underpinning the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. By Austin Walker | National Register Program Manager Established under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of …
Nominating archaeological sites to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places has often proved challenging, but recent steps taken by DHR and other stakeholders may introduce new opportunities to incorporate archaeology in …
The author provides an overview of how Virginia’s archaeological data is mined, curated, and added in the Virginia Cultural Resource Information System for use by researchers and other cultural resource management professionals. By Sean Tennant | …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release July 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 11 New State Historical …
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is pleased to announce that the Fiscal Year 2027 African American Cemetery and Graves Fund (AACGF) grant cycle is now open. Read on to learn more, find out if a grave or cemetery is eligible for funding, and …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release June 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker to …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources For Immediate Release Contact: Ivy Tan Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.tan@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 15 Historic Sites Designated as Virginia Landmarks —The newly designated landmarks are in the …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release June 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker to …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release June 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 Application Open for Funds …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release June 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release May 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release May 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Ager Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.ager@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker …
By DHR Staff This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation and the seminal contributions made by Virginians to establish the first modern democracy. But did you know that we’re also celebrating the 60th anniversary of the …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release May 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.tan@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 Virginia Awarded $2M by NPS to …
The historic preservation and open-space easement over the 146-acre French Tract in Shenandoah County helps protect two Civil War battlefield landscapes, along with their stories of perseverance, struggle, victory, and defeat. By Kyle Edwards | DHR …
For Preservation Month, a look at some of the recent Virginia places and stories that have inspired the author. By Austin Walker | DHR National Register Program Manager All images were captured by the author in 2026. Surveying historic resources lies at …
Virginia Department of Historic Resources (dhr.virginia.gov) For Immediate Release April 2026 Contact: Ivy Tan Department of Historic Resources Marketing & Communications Manager ivy.tan@dhr.virginia.gov 804-482-6445 State Historical Marker Dedicated …
DHR’s Preservation Incentives Division is responsible for the administration of two very popular programs: the state rehabilitation tax credit and the preservation easement programs. The staff of dedicated architectural historians and archaeologists assist …
Owned by the Historic Richmond Foundation, Monumental Church is a state and national landmark that was built in 1812-14 to serve as a memorial to the 72 people who perished in an 1811 theater fire at the same site. By Elizabeth Lipford | Architectural …
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