Before Europeans arrived, numerous groups of Indian tribes luved in present day Virginia.
England established their first permanent settlement in 1607.
In 1788, Virginia was admitted as one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Virginia seceded in April 1861 from the Union.
Slavery was a major part of Virginia's economy.
In 1870, Virginia was readmitted to the Union.
Virginia is known as the birthplace of numerous U.S. presidents including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
The capital is Richmond and Virginia Beach is the largest city.
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