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History with the Hills

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We are all surrounded by history, especially here in Virginia and in particular the Shenandoah Valley. You don't have to travel far to find a historical marker or an interesting small town. The Hills, Carrie and Lonnie, are both curious about local history and those that made it. Listen for a new episode of History With The Hills every other Tuesday as they give you a glimpse into the past.

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The Marshall Brothers and Happy Creek Manor 26.12.2023 6:16

You are familiar with John Marshall, but what about his brother James? Did you know that Warren County was the home to the Nation’s fourth Chief Justice?   https://encyclopediavirginia.or https://www.warrencountyva.gov/press-releases/donation-of-happy-creek-manor-property-to-county  

The Warren County Woodstock 28.11.2023 5:38

Did you know Warren County had its own Woodstock? Or that we had a cult here? Not that big, and not as well known, but at least one famous family was a part of it. Resources: https://www.facebook.com/111381873717547/posts/the-arquettes-in-winchesterdavid-arquette-was-raised-on-the-skymont-subud-commun/113435783512156/ https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/VLR_to_transfer/PDFNoms/093-5023_Milford_Battlefiel...

The First Thanksgiving 23.11.2023 6:50

Was the first Thanksgiving really in Massachusetts? This podcast may make you rethink what you were taught in elementary school.   Virginia History & Culture Museum The Washingtonian Magazine

Thunderbird archeological site 14.11.2023 7:17

Did you know that Warren County had Native American residents? That we once held a historic record? Or that there was a Native American Museum once operating in the county with living history? Resources: Thunderbird Museum – a museum about the distant past, now sadly also in the past https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/093-0165/ https://webcroft.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-thunderbird-sit...

She’s a witch! 31.10.2023 18:33

Grace White Sherwood was the last person in Virginia to be accused of being a witch. What is her story and what became of her? Find this out in today’s episode of History with Hills.

The graves of Stonewall Jackson 17.10.2023 7:21

Did you know that Stonewall Jackson has at least two graves in Virginia? Hear the story of the well-known Civil War general and his strange tales of life and death. Resources: https://www.npr.org/2012/06/28/155804965/the-curious-fate-of-stonewall-jacksons-arm https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-stonewall-jackson-s-arm https://www.fowb.org/news/publications/the-legend-of-stonewall-jacksons...

Belle Boyd, after the Civil War 03.10.2023 6:35

We take a look at the life of Confederate spy Belle Boyd, after the war. Did she marry? Did she have any children Where is she buried?   Resources: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/isabelle-boyd https://www.britannica.com/biography/Belle-Boyd https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/dvb/bio.asp?b=Boyd_Belle