Events to commemorate Virginia’s slave history Clark Palmer August 22, 2019 1 minute read Events held this weekend will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth slavery in Virginia. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: My Pillow inventor delivers message of hope and redemption at LibertyNext: Roanoke Police Chief to retire next year Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0