Virginia History Podcast
The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
Episodes
In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.
In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.
In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.
In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.
In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.
In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke Custis is discussed.
In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.
In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.
In which Dr. Mary Grabar discusses her new book Debunking the 1619 Project.
In which Dr. Phillip Magness explains much of the criticism levied at The New York Times' 1619 Project.
In which the Grymes Family of Virginia's history and genealogy is outlined.
In which the Lafayette Trail's Julien Icher discusses Lafayette's 1824 tour of the United States, and his work to highlight that famous visit.
In which the Ludwell family and their impact upon Virginia is discussed.
In which the Fitzhugh story, dating back to 13th Century England, is illustrated from those humble beginnings to William "The Immigrant", his Virginia progeny, and beyond.
In which Museum Director Bethany Sullivan highlights the James Madison Museum of Orange County, Virginia.
In which the Taliaferro family's immigration to Virginia, as well as their spread throughout Virginia and the United States touching many lives along the way is outlined.
In which Dr. Mallios discusses how gift giving played a pivotal part in Ajcan's downfall, as well as gift giving's influence at the later Roanoke and Jamestown colonies.
In which the Randolph's Virginia beginnings are detailed, and some of their fascinating later generations are highlighted.
In which Tuckahoe's Jessica Stith tells some of Tuckahoe Plantation's haunted history such as the famous Gray Lady Ghost and other spooky happenings.
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