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Virginia Brewing Company: The Brewery That Helped Build Roanoke
Long before the rise of today’s craft beer movement, Roanoke was home to one of Virginia’s most successful breweries. The Virginia Brewing Company, founded in December 1889 by a group of Roanoke investors, quickly became one of the city’s largest industrial employers and an important part of the “Magic City’s” rapid growth during the…
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Roanoke Valley Heritage Center Launches Regional History Preservation Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New project aims to preserve, digitize, and share the history of the Roanoke Valley for future generations. ROANOKE, VA — The Roanoke Valley Heritage Center (RVHC) has officially launched a new community-driven initiative focused on discovering, documenting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of the Roanoke Valley and surrounding region. The…