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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...
Take Care of the Living: Reconstructing Confederate Veteran Families By Jeffrey McClurken
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The Civil War ended in spring 1865, but for Confederate veterans and their families, its consequences persisted far longer as they began to pick up...
The Business of Virginia Has Always Been Business by Paul A. Levengood
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On September 13, 2007, Dr. Levengood delivered a Banner Lecture on his book, Virginia: Catalyst of Commerce for Four Centuries. He was president-elect...
The Civil War at a Crossroads: The Seven Days
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The Dooleys of Richmond: Two Generations of an Irish Immigrant Family in the Old and New South
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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 Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson
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This Banner Lecture on November 4, 2020 by historian Christian Keller tells the story of the unique relationship between Robert E. Lee and Thomas J...
The History Crisis in America: Myth and Reality
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On July 9 at noon, Charles F. Bryan, Jr., delivered a Banner Lecture entitled "The History Crisis in America: Myth and Reality."
History occupies a...
The Jeffersons at Shadwell
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On January 13, 2011, Susan Kern discussed her book, The Jeffersons at Shadwell. In her book, Susan Kern merges archaeology, material culture, and...
The Notorious History of the Virginia State Penitentiary
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On November 6, 2019, Dale M. Brumfield delivered a Banner Lecture, “The Notorious History of the Virginia State Penitentiary.”
In 1796, the Virginia...
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 Spring of 1864: A Season of Hope in the United States and the Confederacy
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On May 7, Gary W. Gallagher delivered a special evening Banner Lecture entitled "The Spring of 1864: A Season of Hope in the United States and the...
War and Pieces: Quilts through America's War Years
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On Thursday, August 22, Neva Hart delivered a banner lecture entitled "War and Pieces: Quilts through America's War Years."
For soldiers in the field...
Who Looks at Lee Must Think of Washington By Robert Tilton
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In his 1866 poem, “Lee in the Capitol,” Herman Melville portrays a dignified Robert E. Lee advocating reconciliation before the Congressional...