Virginia History Podcast

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

December 30, 2023 16 mins

In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.

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In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.

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October 27, 2023 39 mins

In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.

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In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.

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In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines that bring us Country Music and the 39th President of the United States.

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In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.

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In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.

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In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.

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In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.

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In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.

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In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.

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In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.

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In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.

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In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.
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February 27, 2022 63 mins

In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.

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December 31, 2021 43 mins

In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.

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In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke Custis is discussed.

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In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.

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In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.

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In which Dr. Mary Grabar discusses her new book Debunking the 1619 Project.

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