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Virginia History Podcast

Robert Van Ness•vahistorypodcast.com

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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Episodes

Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction

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

Dec 30, 2023•17 min

Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview

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

Nov 29, 2023•43 min

Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?

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

Oct 27, 2023•39 min

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

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

Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 30 min

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3

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.

Jul 30, 2023•42 min

The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview

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

May 31, 2023•1 hr 28 min

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

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

Feb 26, 2023•37 min

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1

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

Jan 28, 2023•23 min

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

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

Oct 28, 2022•53 min

Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview

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

Sep 30, 2022•39 min

Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview

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

Jul 31, 2022•44 min

The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview

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

Jun 30, 2022•54 min

First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys

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

May 30, 2022•57 min

First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads

In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.

Mar 31, 2022•29 min

First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons

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

Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min

First Families of Virginia - The Parkes

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

Dec 31, 2021•44 min

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2

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

Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1

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

Nov 24, 2021•49 min

Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost

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

Oct 24, 2021•12 min

Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview

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

Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min

The 1619 Project - Phillip Magness Interview

In which Dr. Phillip Magness explains much of the criticism levied at The New York Times' 1619 Project.

Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 25 min

First Families of Virginia - The Grymes

In which the Grymes Family of Virginia's history and genealogy is outlined.

Jun 29, 2021•36 min

The Lafayette Trail - Julien Icher Interview

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.

May 30, 2021•51 min

First Families of Virginia - The Ludwells

In which the Ludwell family and their impact upon Virginia is discussed.

Apr 30, 2021•34 min

First Families of Virginia - The Fitzhughs

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.

Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min

The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage

In which Museum Director Bethany Sullivan highlights the James Madison Museum of Orange County, Virginia.

Feb 27, 2021•44 min

First Families of Virginia - The Taliaferros

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.

Jan 28, 2021•30 min

The Deadly Politics of Giving - Dr. Seth Mallios Interview

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.

Dec 23, 2020•47 min

First Families of Virginia - The Randolphs

In which the Randolph's Virginia beginnings are detailed, and some of their fascinating later generations are highlighted.

Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min

Special Halloween Episode - Haunted Tuckahoe with Jessica Stith

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.

Oct 28, 2020•32 min

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