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The 1811 Richmond Theater Fire
The Diamond: Miracle on the Boulevard
On May 16, 2018, Bobby Ukrop and his coauthors participated in a moderated discussion about their book, “The Diamond—Miracle on the Boulevard.” Born...
The Dooleys of Richmond: Two Generations of an Irish Immigrant Family in the Old and New South
On July 13, 2017, at noon, Mary Lynn Bayliss delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “The Dooleys of Richmond: Two Generations of an Irish Immigrant...
The Extremes of Virginia: Two Commonwealths, Separated and Unequal
On August 3, 2017, at noon, August Wallmeyer delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “The Extremes of Virginia: Two Commonwealths, Separated and Unequal.”...
The Ghosts of Eden Park
On October 10, 2019, Karen Abbott delivered a Banner Lecture entitled, “The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the...
The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
As part of the Health in History Series, cosponsored with the MCV Foundation, on September 20, 2018, John M. Barry delivered the lecture entitled "The...
The Greatest Fury: The Battle of New Orleans and the Rebirth of America
On July 21,2021, historian William C. Davis delivered the 2021 Hazel and Fulton Chauncey Lecture entitled “The Greatest Fury: The Battle of New...
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.
Old Bay Line is the name by which...
The Poe You May Not Know
On June 4 at noon, Barbara Anne Cantalupo delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Poe You May Not Know."
Although Edgar Allan Poe’s name is most...
The Queen and the USA: Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in America
On July 26, 2012, H. Edward "Chip" Mann delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Queen and the USA: Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in America."
Althoug...
The Strange Genius of Mr. O: The World of the United States’ First Forgotten Celebrity
On July 15, 2021, historian Carolyn Eastman delivered a Banner Lecture examining the career of James Ogilvie, a now-forgotten celebrity of the very...
The Virginia Plan: William B. Thalhimer and a Rescue from Nazi Germany
On August 4, 2011, Robert H. Gillette delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Virginia Plan: William B. Thalhimer and a Rescue from Nazi Germany."
A...
The Virginia Venture: American Colonization and English Society, 1580-1660
On June 22, 2023, Misha Ewen presented a fascinating virtual discussion of her new book, The Virginia Venture: American Colonization and English...
The Well-Dressed Hobo: The Many Wondrous Adventures of a Man Who Loves Trains
On September 8 at noon, Rush Loving, Jr., delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Well-Dressed Hobo: The Many Wondrous Adventures of a Man Who Loves...
Toxic Dust: The History and Legacy of Virginia’s Kepone Disaster
On October 5, 2017, Gregory Wilson delivered a Banner Lecture entitled “Toxic Dust: The History and Legacy of Virginia’s Kepone Disaster.”
In July...
Turning Fact into Fiction: Writing Fiction about the Richmond Theater Fire
On May 11, 2023, Rachel Beanland gave a lecture on the historical research behind her novel about the Richmond Theater Fire, The House is On Fire...
Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail
On August 3, 2023, Mills Kelly gave a lecture about his book, Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail. For over two decades, hikers on the Appalachian Trail...
VMHC Education | Games of the Past: Ball in Cup
In this edition of Games of the Past, we're talking about Ball In A Cup! This video gives a brief history of the game and shows you how to make your...
VMHC Education | Games of the Past: Paper Dolls
In this edition of Games of the Past, we're talking about Paper Dolls! This video gives a brief history of paper dolls and shows you how to make your...
VMHC Education | Games of the Past: Whirligigs
In this edition of Games of the Past, we're talking about Whirligigs! This video gives a brief history of whirligigs and shows you how to make your...