Timeline: Virginia: Important Events | Timetoast

Jan 1, 1595

Pocahontas' Birthday

Pocahontas was born sometime in this year.
Period: Feb 1, 1595 to Dec 31, 1595

Pocahontas' birthday

Pocahontas was born sometime in this year. No one is sure exactly when.
Jan 1, 1600

Peanuts

Peanuts were brought to Virginia.
Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Dec 31, 1600

Peanuts

Peanuts were brought to Virginia.
Jan 1, 1607

Colonists

English colonists arrive.
Period: Jan 1, 1607 to Dec 31, 1607

Colonists

English colonists arrive
Jan 1, 1624

Jamestown becomes royalty.

Jamestown became a royal colony.
Period: Jan 1, 1624 to Dec 31, 1624

Jamestown becomes royalty.

Jamestown became a royal colony.
Jan 1, 1778

General Assembly Meets

The General Assembly met at the capital for the first time.
Period: Jan 1, 1778 to Dec 31, 1778

General Assembly Meets

The General Assembly met at the capital for the first time.
Jan 1, 1781

The British Surrendered

The British surrendered to George Washington in Yorktown.
Period: Jan 1, 1781 to Dec 31, 1781

The British Surrendered

The British surrendered to George Washington in Yorktown.
Jun 25, 1788

Virginia's Statehood

Virginia was the 10th state.
Jan 1, 1861

Richmond becomes Capital

Richmond became the Capital.
Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1861

Richmond becomes Capital

Richmond becomes the capital.
Sep 11, 2001

Pentagon Crash

Terrorists killed 125 people by crashing a plane into the Pentagon.
Jan 1, 2007

Jamestown Anniversary

Jamestown turned 400.
Period: Jan 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2007

Jamestown Anniversary

400th anniversary of Jamestown