Virginia History Podcast

First Families of Virginia - The Carys 30.01.2026 43:36 ↓

In which the Cary family is illustrated from medieval times to their involvment in Virginia's growth.

Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction 30.12.2023 16:40 ↓

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

Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview 29.11.2023 43:17 ↓

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

Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria? 27.10.2023 39:05 ↓

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 30.08.2023 1:30:06 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3 30.07.2023 41:48 ↓

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 31.05.2023 1:27:30 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 2: Robert "King" Carter 26.02.2023 36:36 ↓

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 28.01.2023 23:04 ↓

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

Virginia's Important Ghost Stories - Dr. Alena Pirok Interview 28.10.2022 53:24 ↓

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

Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview 30.09.2022 38:39 ↓

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

Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview 31.07.2022 44:21 ↓

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

The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview 30.06.2022 54:24 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys 30.05.2022 57:25 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads 31.03.2022 29:06 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons 27.02.2022 1:03:23 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Parkes 31.12.2021 43:51 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2 24.11.2021 1:15:04 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1 24.11.2021 49:02 ↓

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

Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost 24.10.2021 12:14 ↓

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

Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview 28.09.2021 1:13:38 ↓

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

The 1619 Project - Phillip Magness Interview 28.08.2021 1:24:37 ↓

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

First Families of Virginia - The Grymes 29.06.2021 36:17 ↓

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

The Lafayette Trail - Julien Icher Interview 30.05.2021 50:42 ↓

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.

First Families of Virginia - The Ludwells 30.04.2021 33:40 ↓

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