Treasures of Virginia

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Treasures of Virginia

In the Treasures of Virginia ™ podcast, delve deep into the stories behind the remarkable objects on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition ( https://virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/treasures-virginia ) at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Each episode in this mini-series is a journey through time, guided by the artifacts that have shaped Virginia's rich and diverse history. Interviews with expert historians and curators offer listeners a comprehensive understanding of Virginia's past and its enduring impact on the present. © 2025 Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Episodes

  1. The Lead Plate that Started a World War

    08/01/2024

    The Lead Plate that Started a World War

    In the second episode of this mini-series, learn about the Céloron Plate, one of the most important artifacts to survive from Virginia’s colonial period and a catalyst for a world war, featured in the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Treasures of Virginia exhibition. Hear the multi-layered story behind this object, its impacts on American history at large, and what is required to preserve such a delicate object.

    32 min
  2. A Virginia Luminary and Her Writing Desk

    08/01/2024

    A Virginia Luminary and Her Writing Desk

    In the first episode of this mini-series, learn about a writing desk owned by the Lynchburg poet and civil rights activist Anne Spencer, featured in the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Treasures of Virginia exhibition. Hear a reflection on the life and career of Anne Spencer, her literary and societal contributions, and the significance of this unique object. Guests:Dr. Karen Sherry, (former) Senior Curator at the VMHCShaun Spencer-Hester, granddaughter of Anne Spencer and the Executive Director and Curator of the Anne Spencer House & Garden MuseumEpisode Resources:See Anne Spencer’s writing desk on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition at the VMHC in Richmond. Plan your visit. Learn more about Anne Spencer at the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia. Book a tour.

    35 min
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In the Treasures of Virginia ™ podcast, delve deep into the stories behind the remarkable objects on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition ( https://virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/treasures-virginia ) at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Each episode in this mini-series is a journey through time, guided by the artifacts that have shaped Virginia's rich and diverse history. Interviews with expert historians and curators offer listeners a comprehensive understanding of Virginia's past and its enduring impact on the present. © 2025 Virginia Museum of History & Culture

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