Today in Virginia

On this day in 1851

At the Convention of 1850–1851, Samuel Chilton proposes options for the required legislative reapportionment of the General Assembly in 1865. His proposal, which would shift the balance of power away from the slaveholding eastern part of Virginia, ultimately passes by a vote of 55 to 48. more

On this day in 1863

After losing four guns two weeks previously at the Battle of Port Gibson, the Botetourt Artillery loses its remaining two to Union forces at the Battle of Champion Hill during the Vicksburg Campaign. more