In The News
Recent VFH Fellow on the Daily Show
Author and recent VFH Fellow Elizabeth Dowling Taylor tells Jon Stewart the story of Paul Jennings, one of James Madison's slaves who ultimately purchased his own freedom.
Books & Literature
Virginia Festival of the Book
The Virginia Festival of the Book is a 5-day festival of mostly free literary events that are open to the public as we honor book culture and promote reading and literacy.
Culture & Identity
Stories from the Shore
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society received funding from VFH and the PNC Foundation to conduct interviews and transcribe more than 50 hours of audio recordings from residents of Accomack and Northampton counties.
African American Heritage
The Loving Story
Using found footage from the 1960s and contemporary interviews, this film tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving: an interracial couple who were married at a time when interracial marriage was illegal in 16 states.
