~ Pride festival information, updated merchandise, LGBTQ-friendly listings and more available on virginia.org ~ RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is updating its current Virginia is for Lovers Pride Heart logo and adopting the Progress Pride Flag design that represents different identities within the broader queer community. VTC introduced the Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Virginia is for Lovers Updates Pride Heart Logo with Progress Pride Flag Design
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What’s New this Summer in Virginia
With summer officially underway and as people being to travel again, it's the perfect time to discover what's new to explore in Virginia. Celebrate a summer of WanderLove when you visit cities and counties all across the state. As people begin to travel again, planning an epic road trip is a safe way to explore Virginia's endless beauty, from its pristine beaches to the … [Read more...] about What’s New this Summer in Virginia
Celebrate Juneteenth in Virginia
RICHMOND - Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, 2021, is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, the last of the former Confederate states to abolish slavery, finally heard that the Civil War had ended, and learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had made them free nearly two … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth in Virginia
Virginia’s Barboursville Vineyards Takes Home 2021 Governor’s Cup® with 2015 Paxxito
~ Dessert wine from storied Virginia winery joins 11 other gold medal-winning wines in 2021 Governor’s Cup Case® ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam awarded the Virginia Wineries Association’s 2021 Governor’s Cup® to Barboursville Vineyards for their 2015 Paxxito. The winning wine was revealed tonight during the annual Governor’s Cup Celebration, which was held virtually this … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Barboursville Vineyards Takes Home 2021 Governor’s Cup® with 2015 Paxxito
What’s New in Virginia 2021
RICHMOND - Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released Where to WanderLove in 2021, the agency's curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry for the coming year. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional look at what's to come in 2021. To view the full Where to WanderLove in 2021 guide, visit … [Read more...] about What’s New in Virginia 2021
