by Matthew Maggy | Dec 11, 2014 | Colonial, Federalist Period, Remarkable Richmonders
Largely forgotten by history outside of Richmond history buffs, Dr. William Foushee was Richmond’s first Mayor, first citizen, and very much a contemporary of famous founders such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington and was held in similar high regard. Dr....
by Matthew Maggy | Jul 3, 2014 | Colonial, Revolution
As I undertook my 4th of July week tradition of watching the second episode of the HBO Series John Adams starring Paul Giamatti where the Continental congress signs the Declaration for Independence, I thought for the first time since watching about Virginia, and...
