Jamestown
I served as King of England. As king, I granted charters to the VA Company of London to establish the Jamestown colony. Who am I?
King James I
I served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Who am I?
George Washington
Because I led our country to victory during the Revolution, I was elected to be our 1st president. I was a model of leadership for all future presidents. Who am I?
George Washington
After I was elected president in 1860, some southern states began to secede from the Union. They did not like that I was an abolitionist. During the war, I helped the U.S. win by blockading southern ports. Who am I?
Abraham Lincoln
I was the first African American winner of a major men's tennis singles championship. Who am I?
Arthur Ashe
As Powhatan's daughter, I served as a contact between English colonists and native people. I contributed to the survival of Jamestown, and I saved John Smith's life TWICE. Who am I?
Pocahontas
I was enslaved during the first part of my life. I served as a spy for the Continental Army. I fought for my freedom for many years after the war, and I got it with the support of my friend Marquis de Lafayette. Who am I?
James Lafayette
I wrote the Declaration of Independence and the VA Statue of Religious Freedom. I was also the 3rd president. Who am I?
Thomas Jefferson
I am an abolitionist and famous for helping people escape on the Underground Railroad. Who am I?
Harriet Tubman
I was the first African American woman to establish a bank and become its president in the United States.
Maggie Walker
My people lived in Virginia long before the first settlers came from England. I was the chief of many tribes, had strong leadership, and my headquarters were at Werowocomoco. Who am I?
Powhatan
While I am not a Virginian, I played an important role in supplying the Continental Army with French supplies such as troops, money, and ships. Who am I?
Marquis De Lafayette
I was involved with writing the Constitution. I took detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention and helped delegates reach a compromise. Who am I?
James Madison
I served as a general in the Confederate Army. I earned my nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run when I was seen standing strong and like a stonewall. Who am I?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
I was a governor of Virginia and the first African American governor of ANY U.S. state. Who am I?
Douglas Wilder
I helped Jamestown survive by stepping in as their leader and creating a "If you don't work, you don't eat" program. Who am I?
John Smith
I was an American Patriot, and I was best known for my "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech that opposed taxation. Who am I?
Patrick Henry
I was the author of the VA Declaration of Rights. I believe that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press. Who am I?
George Mason
I was an abolitionist who wanted to start a slave rebellion. Before the Civil War, I led a raid on Harper's Ferry. Who am I?
John Brown
When I was governor of Virginia, I lended a helping hand by promoting many African Americans and women to positions of power. Who am I?
Lindwood Holton
I am an explorer famous for reaching the land now known as the Americas. But, I thought I was in the Indies, so I named the people I met "Indians." Who am I?
Christopher Columbus
During the Civil War, I commanded the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederate troops). I won the battle of Fredericksburg, but I later surrendered my army at the Appomattox Courthouse. Who am I?
Robert E Lee
As governor of Virginia, I modernized the state government with a "Pay-as-you-go" policy. However, I opposed desegregation in schools with the "Massive Resistance" movement. Who am I?
Harry F Byrd