Unveiling Significant Moments on August 18th! ​

August 18th On this day: The 19th Amendment (1920): The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote and advancing gender equality.    James Meredith (1963): Civil rights leader James Meredith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi with a degree in political science. Meredith continued his studies, receiving a law degree from Columbia University. Virginia Dare (1587): Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the New World. Dare's parents were part of Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to explore and settle land in North America on behalf of the English crown. Their fate is a mystery that historians and tourists still clamor to know more about. Join us as we delve into the annals of the past and discover noteworthy moments that have left an indelible mark on our world, sparking curiosity and reflection.

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