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Slavery
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Soul Liberty: The Evolution of Black Religious Politics in Postemancipation
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That churches are one of the most important cornerstones of black political organization is a commonplace. In her new history of African American...
The Bartlett Book of Garden Elements
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On June 18, 2015, Rose Love Bartlett will delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Bartlett Book of Garden Elements."
Every beautiful garden, large...
The Gardens
The Growth of Industry
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The History of Virginia's Natural Bridge: "So Beautiful an Arch"
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The Lewises and Andy Warhol
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The Paradox of Robert Edward Lee
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On June 1, 2017, at noon, David Cox delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The Paradox of Robert Edward Lee."
Robert E. Lee remains as controversial...
The Regions of Virginia
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The Strange Genius of Mr. O: The World of the United States’ First Forgotten Celebrity
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On July 15, 2021, historian Carolyn Eastman delivered a Banner Lecture examining the career of James Ogilvie, a now-forgotten celebrity of the very...
Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
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Transforming the James River in Richmond
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The James River has always been the centerpiece of Richmond, but by the mid-twentieth century it had been abused and neglected. Today, the river draws...
Violins of Hope
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Virginia Environmental Endowment: Leadership, Leverage, and Legacy
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On Thursday October 7, 2010, Gerald P. McCarthy discussed the Virginia Environmental Endowment. Since its inception in 1977, Virginia Environmental...
Virginia Gay Lesbian Bisexual Community Center Flag
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Virginia Landscapes: Sublime & Picturesque
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What Are the Five Physical Regions of Virginia’s Geography?
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Why is there a West Virginia?
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