Virginia History Podcast

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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

Dec 30 2023 16 mins  
In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.

Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview

Nov 29 2023 43 mins  
In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.

Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?

Oct 27 2023 39 mins  
In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.

Robert E. Lee on Leadership - H.W. Crocker III Interview

Aug 30 2023 90 mins  
In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3

Jul 30 2023 41 mins  
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.

The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview

May 30 2023 87 mins  
In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 2: Robert "King" Carter

Feb 26 2023 36 mins  
In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1

Jan 27 2023 23 mins  
In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.

Virginia's Important Ghost Stories - Dr. Alena Pirok Interview

Oct 27 2022 53 mins  
In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.

Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview

Sep 30 2022 38 mins  
In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.