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Historical Society of Western Virginia / O. Winston Link Museum

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St. Patrick, debunked

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  A holiday that has become highly popular and secularized is St. Patrick’s Day.  There are often parades, green, shamrocks,

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Great Love Stories of History…

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A day late and a dollar short!  This post was intended to be published before Valentine’s Day, but clearly, that

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A Brief History of Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving, even before being acknowledged as an official holiday, has been around for centuries.  Most people recognize the Mayflower pilgrims

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O. Winston Link Museum 

“Raymond Loewy” Exhibit – Ongoing

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In September of 2006, the O. Winston Link Museum opened its newest gallery, Raymond Loewy, Designer For A Modern Era,

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History Museum of Western Virginia Promos 

History Museum Has Roanoke Area Maps!

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The History Museum of Western Virginia is an excellent source for local maps of historic interest!

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