Saturday, September 19, 1676: On this day, three hundred and fifty years ago today, “Virginia governor Sir William Berkeley, supporting Charles II’s efforts to exploit the colony, adopted new laws allowing only property holders to vote, raising taxes and raising the cost of shipping while lowering the price for tobacco. The resulting discontent exploded…
Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, September 19, 2026
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