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Virginia’s Role in the Equal Rights Amendment: Over a Century in the Making

Turning Point Suffragist Memorial

Two years ago today, on Jan. 27, 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). 

But why is that important? We weren’t the first. We weren’t the 50th. However, Virginia’s decision was the crucial step needed to move the ERA forward after almost a century—and the commonwealth also played a role in the turning point of women’s suffrage in America. 

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Visit Temple Hall Farm to Pick Your Own Pumpkin & Sunflowers

Throw on your dust-kickinest boots and head out to the farm to pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, bounce on inflatable pillows, slide down hill slides, and more! Open daily September 27-November 2!

Conquer challenges and build confidence.

Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic—is open during the fall season! With 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty, there’s adventure for everyone. Visit climbupton.com for fall hours.