Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Queen Elizabeth II during her Jubilee tour in Jamaica, a Commonwealth country, in February 2022.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty ...

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture has announced the inaugural grant recipients of its new Commonwealth History Fund. The fund was established to provide grants annually to history organizations ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Does your community have a cool connection to history worth preserving? Virginia non-profits and government agencies can now submit their 2022 projects for the Commonwealth ...

It evolved gradually over the course of the 20th century, making it difficult to pinpoint a precise starting date. Also, it operates more on precedent than formal agreements leading to further ...

The Commonwealth was born out of the British Empire, supposedly granting former colonies 'free and equal' status. But the association has faced criticism for its colonial roots, and some states have ...