Civil War
What If the Civil War Hadn’t Ended Slavery?
Except for McClellan’s defeat at Battle of Seven Pines–Fair Oaks, the war might have been over—and quickly! What would that have meant? And what does it mean that this didn’t happen?
Books & Literature
The Human Side of Hoarding
“Hoarders are good people who are struggling with difficult issues. To move toward recovery they need love and help, not ridicule,” wrote Matt Paxton in the foreword of The Secret Life of Hoarders, one of the new releases presented to the attendees of the Virginia Festival of the Book.
History
Slave Ships and the Middle Passage
Did you know that about 15 percent of Africans who traveled the Middle Passage did not survive the trip? this entry from EV combines first-person testimony and up-to-date statistics to create a harrowing depiction of the journey.
Folklife
New Folklife Apprenticeship Cycle Approaches
Applications for Virginia Folklife Apprenticeships are welcome in all forms of Virginia’s traditional, expressive culture. Applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2012, and earlier applications are especially welcome.
