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
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Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction
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In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.By Robert Van Ness
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In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.
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In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.By Robert Van Ness
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Robert E. Lee on Leadership - H.W. Crocker III Interview
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In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.By Robert Van Ness
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First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3
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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.By Robert Van Ness
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The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview
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In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.By Robert Van Ness
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First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 2: Robert "King" Carter
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In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.By Robert Van Ness
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First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1
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In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.
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Virginia's Important Ghost Stories - Dr. Alena Pirok Interview
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In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.By Robert Van Ness
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Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview
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In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.
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Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview
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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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The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview
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In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.
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First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys
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In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.By Robert Van Ness
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First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads
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In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.
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First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons
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In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.
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In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.
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First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2
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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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First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1
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In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.
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Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost
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In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.
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Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview
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In which Dr. Mary Grabar discusses her new book Debunking the 1619 Project.
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The 1619 Project - Phillip Magness Interview
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In which Dr. Phillip Magness explains much of the criticism levied at The New York Times' 1619 Project.
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In which the Grymes Family of Virginia's history and genealogy is outlined.
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The Lafayette Trail - Julien Icher Interview
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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.
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First Families of Virginia - The Ludwells
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In which the Ludwell family and their impact upon Virginia is discussed.
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First Families of Virginia - The Fitzhughs
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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.By Robert Van Ness
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The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage
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In which Museum Director Bethany Sullivan highlights the James Madison Museum of Orange County, Virginia.
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First Families of Virginia - The Taliaferros
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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.
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The Deadly Politics of Giving - Dr. Seth Mallios Interview
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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.
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First Families of Virginia - The Randolphs
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In which the Randolph's Virginia beginnings are detailed, and some of their fascinating later generations are highlighted.
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Special Halloween Episode - Haunted Tuckahoe with Jessica Stith
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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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Scott Dawson and the "Lost Colony Mystery"
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In which historian Scott Dawson tells the "Lost Colony" story based upon primary sources and archaeological evidence found on Hatteras Island, NC.
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In which a young Henry Corbin emigrates to Virginia and builds a strong family that profoundly touches Virginia's story is recounted.
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Virginians and their Histories - Brent Tarter Interview, Part 3
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In which Brent Tarter and I discuss the shaping of Modern Virginia as she emerged from the Civil War and into the 20th and 21st Centuries.
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Virginians and their Histories - Brent Tarter Interview, Part 2
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In which historian Brent Tarter and I discuss the 18th Century and events leading up to the Civil War.
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Virginians and their Histories - Brent Tarter Interview, Part 1
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In which I interview historian Brent Tarter for the first of three episodes in advance of his upcoming book Virginians and Their Histories.
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Lessons from the 1721 Boston Smallpox Epidemic - Tony Williams Interview
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In which historian Tony Williams and I discuss his book The Pox and the Covenant to learn about how Bostonians handled the serious 1721 Smallpox epidemic in comparison to today's current virus pandemic.
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In which the Page family's 17th Century rise, 18th Century zenith, and 19th Century demise are recounted.
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First Families of Virginia - The Burwells
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In which the Burwell Family foundation and rise to prominence is recounted.
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First Families of Virginia - The Harrisons
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In which the Harrison Family's founding as well as their influence on Virginia and the United States is illustrated.
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In which Lee family patriarch Richard I and wife Anne Constable's lives as well as the lives of many of their descendants are briefly illustrated.
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First Families of Virginia - The Bollings
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In which a series outlining Virginia's "First Families" is begun by introducing the Bolling Family Line.
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Interview with Berkeley Castle's Charles Berkeley
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In which I had the pleasure of interviewing Cherles Berkeley, 27th generation owner of Berkeley Castle, and we discuss the Gloucestershire influence upon Berkeley Plantation and Virginia's history.
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Special Halloween Episode - Haunted Thoroughgood
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In which a few haunted tales from Virginia Beach's Thoroughgood House are retold from L.B. Taylor's The Ghosts of Tidewater.
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In which Governor Berkeley challenges the Navigation Acts before The Council for Foreign Plantations and King Charles II's Privy Council, while the Virginia settler landscape evolves.
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Jamestown Burned! Interview with eyewitness Thomas Mathews
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In which Thomas Mathews - portrayed by Historic Jamestowne's Willie Balderson - recalls the terrible events and aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion.
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In which Sir William Berkeley and King Charles II return to power and begin organizing their lands under the renewed Stuart cause once again.
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Sir William Berkeley - Interview with Dr. Warren Billings
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In which Dr. Warren Billings and I talk about Sir William Berkeley's importance on 17th Century Virginia's development.
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In which fallout from the English Civil War is felt in Virginia and Maryland as both colonies endure changes under the English Protectorate.
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Virginia's Native History - Interview with Dr. Ashley Spivey
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In which I interview Dr. Ashley Spivey concerning Native Virginian history, culture, influence, as well as past, present, and future Native concerns.
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In which events surrounding the English Civil War, Virginia religious freedom, and free trade are used by the Matthews-Claiborne faction to remove Governor Berkeley from office are detailed.
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