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Virginia History Podcast

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Robert Van Ness

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

#108

Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction

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

30 Dec 2023

16 MINS

16:40

30 Dec 2023

#107

Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview

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

29 Nov 2023

43 MINS

43:17

29 Nov 2023

#106

Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?

In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend o... more

27 Oct 2023

39 MINS

39:05

27 Oct 2023

#105

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

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

30 Aug 2023

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:06

30 Aug 2023

#104

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3

In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines th... more

30 Jul 2023

41 MINS

41:48

30 Jul 2023

#103

The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview

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

31 May 2023

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:30

31 May 2023

#102

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 C... more

26 Feb 2023

36 MINS

36:36

26 Feb 2023

#101

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1

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

28 Jan 2023

23 MINS

23:04

28 Jan 2023

#100

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

In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and ... more

28 Oct 2022

53 MINS

53:24

28 Oct 2022

#99

Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview

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

30 Sep 2022

38 MINS

38:39

30 Sep 2022

#98

Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview

In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The ... more

31 Jul 2022

44 MINS

44:21

31 Jul 2022

#97

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... more

30 Jun 2022

54 MINS

54:24

30 Jun 2022

#96

First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys

In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to ... more

30 May 2022

57 MINS

57:25

30 May 2022

#95

First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads

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

31 Mar 2022

29 MINS

29:06

31 Mar 2022

#94

First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons

In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the Unit... more

27 Feb 2022

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:23

27 Feb 2022

#93

First Families of Virginia - The Parkes

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

31 Dec 2021

43 MINS

43:51

31 Dec 2021

#92

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2

In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke C... more

24 Nov 2021

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:04

24 Nov 2021

#91

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1

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

24 Nov 2021

49 MINS

49:02

24 Nov 2021

#90

Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost

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

24 Oct 2021

12 MINS

12:14

24 Oct 2021

#89

Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview

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

28 Sep 2021

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:38

28 Sep 2021

#88

The 1619 Project - Phillip Magness Interview

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

28 Aug 2021

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:37

28 Aug 2021

#87

First Families of Virginia - The Grymes

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

29 Jun 2021

36 MINS

36:17

29 Jun 2021

#86

The Lafayette Trail - Julien Icher Interview

In which the Lafayette Trail's Julien Icher discusses Lafayette's 1824 tour of the United ... more

30 May 2021

50 MINS

50:42

30 May 2021

#85

First Families of Virginia - The Ludwells

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

30 Apr 2021

33 MINS

33:40

30 Apr 2021

#84

First Families of Virginia - The Fitzhughs

In which the Fitzhugh story, dating back to 13th Century England, is illustrated from thos... more

28 Mar 2021

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:30

28 Mar 2021

#83

The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage

In which Museum Director Bethany Sullivan highlights the James Madison Museum of Orange Co... more

27 Feb 2021

44 MINS

44:07

27 Feb 2021

#82

First Families of Virginia - The Taliaferros

In which the Taliaferro family's immigration to Virginia, as well as their spread througho... more

28 Jan 2021

29 MINS

29:49

28 Jan 2021

#81

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, ... more

23 Dec 2020

47 MINS

47:19

23 Dec 2020

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#108

Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction

#107

Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview

#106

Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?

#105

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

#104

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3

#103

The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview

#102

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

#101

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1

#100

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

#99

Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview

#98

Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview

#97

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

#96

First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys

#95

First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads

#94

First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons

#93

First Families of Virginia - The Parkes

#92

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2

#91

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1

#90

Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost

#89

Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview

#88

The 1619 Project - Phillip Magness Interview

#87

First Families of Virginia - The Grymes

#86

The Lafayette Trail - Julien Icher Interview

#85

First Families of Virginia - The Ludwells

#84

First Families of Virginia - The Fitzhughs

#83

The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage

#82

First Families of Virginia - The Taliaferros

#81

The Deadly Politics of Giving - Dr. Seth Mallios Interview