Virginia History Podcast

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.