Glenn Aubrey Hoy (1934 – 2017)
Glenn served his country in the Navy, attended Penn State University, and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 38 years…
Archibald Atkinson (1792 – 1872)
Atkinson was born on September 13, 1792, in Isle of Wight County to James Atkinson and Mary Atkinson. The father’s occupation is not known, but the family’s modest resources provided for only a limited primary education for young Atkinson…
Recognizing The Strength of Our Community: A Letter to Our Supporters
Over the past few months, the difficult decisions we have all had to make and the stressful times that have united us, have put the meaning of “community” into perspective for me. We are all part of many communities, both small and large, that connect us and influence our lives every day…
The Yellow Fever Outbreak of 1855 and a Surprising Connection to St. Luke’s
On June 6, 1855 a steam ship known as the Ben Franklin came into port in Norfolk, Virginia for repairs. The ship had traveled from St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, a place Yellow Fever was known to be prevalent. Local authorities were concerned about the possibility of Yellow Fever onboard because of the ship’s origins and interviewed Captain Byner upon arrival…
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