Virginia History Podcast
Virginia History Podcast
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
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
16 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
41 min
The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview
In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.
May 30, 2023
1 hr 27 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
36 min
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1
In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.
Jan 27, 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 27, 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
38 min
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