Virginia History Podcast

Robert Van Ness
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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

  1. JAN 30

    First Families of Virginia - The Carys

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

    44 min

  2. 12/30/2023

    Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction

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

    17 min

  3. 11/29/2023

    Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview

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

    43 min

  4. 10/27/2023

    Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?

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

    39 min

  5. 08/30/2023

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

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

    1h 30m

  6. 07/30/2023

    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.

    42 min

  7. 05/31/2023

    The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview

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

    1h 28m

  8. 02/26/2023

    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.

    37 min
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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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  • Creator
    Robert Van Ness
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2015-2026 Robert Van Ness
  • Show Website
    Virginia History Podcast

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