The Heart of Hell
On December 8, 2022, historian Jeffry D. Wert delivered a lecture on the bloody attack and defense of the “Mule Shoe” at Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864.
The Old Bay Line—1840 to 1962
On November 3, 2022, author Jack Shaum lectured on the subject of his newest book, 122 Years on the Old Bay Line.
The “Other” Valley Campaign
On October 19, 2022, award-winning Civil War historian Gary W. Gallagher delivered the 2022 Hazel and Fulton Chauncey Lecture.
“The United States of Virginia”: Jefferson’s Invention of America through a Virginian Lens
On October 13, 2022, historian Robert Pierce Forbes took a fascinating look at Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia.
The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life
On October 13, 2022, Dr. Philip Levy gave a fascinating lecture on the principal archaeological sites associated with George Washington and what they say individually and collectively about his life and career.
Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb
On September 22, 2022, historian James Scott discussed his book about the controversial firebombing of Tokyo on March 9, 1945.
HistoryConnects: Remarkable Black Virginians
On February 23, 2022, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) and the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) presented this student webinar exploring the Black experience in Virginia. Through BHMVA & VMHC collections, learn the little-known facts about well-known Black Virginians like Oliver Hill and explore stories of lesser-known individuals like Virginia Randolph. The session ended with a Q&A period.
Curator Conversations: Partners in History
In this series, VMHC curatorial staff bring exclusive member-only programs to you on a variety of interesting topics. To see upcoming events in this series, please visit our Events Calendar.
On April 26, 2021, VMHC Curator L. Paige Newman and Mary C. Lauderdale, Director of Collections at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA), spoke about our exciting museum partnership.