In 2015, the Hampton City Council recently renamed the Buckroe Fishing Pier to the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in honor of the city’s retired Parks and Recreation director. A resolution approved by Council noted that Wilson was hired by … Continued
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, the Commonwealth of Virginia transferred the state’s portion of the land that makes up Fort Monroe National Monument to the National Park Service. The event coincided with Founder’s Day when the National Park Service (NPS) … Continued
In 2011, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) released a report which highlights the strong financial benefits provided by Colonial National Historical Park and the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The report, … Continued