
Encyclopedia Virginia
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| Fact | Encyclopedia Virginia | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Virginia Humanities says it is headquartered in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia. | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Purpose | Encyclopedia Virginia is a free multimedia resource about Virginia’s history and culture for students, teachers, and communities. | Wikipedia describes itself as a free encyclopedia. |
Encyclopedia Virginia suits students, teachers, and community readers looking for material on Virginia’s history and culture. Its grade-labeled entries and mix of written, primary-source, and multimedia content may also help educators select materials for different readers.
Wikipedia suits readers looking for a free encyclopedia across many languages, including people who want to save reading lists for offline use in the Android app. Its volunteer-led editorial model is relevant to readers considering how content decisions are made.