1. On August 11, 1804, Aaron Burr, former United States Vice President, was indicted for treason in Richmond, Virginia. Burr was accused of attempting to create a new country in the western United States, betraying the United States in the process.

2. The Battle of Kettle Creek, a Revolutionary War battle, took place in Georgia on August 11, 1779. However, many Virginia militia soldiers fought in the battle and played a significant role in the American victory.

3. On August 11, 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry arrived in Culpeper, Virginia, where they would stay until the Battle of Brandy Station on August 20. The arrival of Stuart's cavalry in Culpeper allowed the Confederate army to consider an attack on Washington D.C.

4. August 11, 1928, saw the groundbreaking for the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway, which stretches 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, would become known for its scenic views and become a popular tourist attraction.

5. In 1963, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced that it would begin construction on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on August 11. The bridge-tunnel connects the cities of Hampton and Norfolk and is part of the Interstate 64 highway. It would become the world's largest bridge-tunnel complex at the time of its completion in 1964.