1789 On January 10, George Washington of Virginia is elected the first President of the United States. Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1789
1781 The French and American Armies force Lord Cornwallis, the British Commander, to surrender at Yorktown, Virginia on October 19.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1781
1693 The College of William and Mary is founded in Williamsburg, Virginia Colony on February 8.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: educationEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1693
1619 The first 20 Africans arrive at Jamestown as indentured servants on August 20.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: settlementEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1619
1670 The Virginia Colonial Assembly disenfranchises landless men.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1670
1676 Bacon's Rebellion begins on July 30 when 29 year old William Bacon issues "The Declaration of the People of Virginia" and then with 1,000 followers marches on the colonial capital at Williamsburg.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1676
1607 The Jamestown colony is established as James Fort on May 14 by 104 male English settlers.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: settlementEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1607
