NewsSeries Intro – Folklife Fieldnotes Episode 1
WMRA’s Chris Boros at Pat Jarrett from The Virginia Folklife Program at Virginia Humanities preview what’s to come on Folklife Fieldnotes.
NewsMac Traynham and Ashlee Watkins
Mac Traynham said that there’s a family-like connection in the music communities of southwest Virginia, and it’s why he’s devoted his life to it.
NewsNew Virginia State Folklorist Announced
Katy Clune will be the new State Folklorist and director of the Virginia Folklife Program.
NewsMi Voz, Mi Cultura
Little kids absorb everything around them–from the words we say, to the way we move and dress. Psychologist Chelsea Williams says that long before we realize it, little kids are also absorbing attitudes about race and ethnicity. She studies how parents can help young Latinx kids be proud of their identity.
NewsThe Earl of Indian Valley
Earl White shares his knowledge about music in a “formally informal” jam situation at his old time music camp.
EventSammy Shelor and Friends Live in Richmond
We are so excited to start doing live events again, and next month we’ll be partnering with our friends at JAMinc to host a unique evening of music with Sammy …
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NewsSammy Shelor and Friends Live in Richmond
Sammy Shelor performed a set of unique selection of country, bluegrass and fusion tunes at Hardywood Brewery in Richmond with our friends from JAMinc. on December 2, 2021. In addition …
EventA Celebration of Appalachian Books
Join us for the next program in the Buchanan County Public Library’s Speakers Series Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 6 P.M. Dr. Amy Clark, the Co-Director of the Center for …
EventUsing Tree-Ring Dating to Examine Historic Barns
Earlier this year, the Shenandoah County Historical Society completed a program to examine six historic barns using dendroarchaeology (tree-ring science). This science allows us to determine the year trees used …
EventMuseums on Main Street – Leesburg
Museums on Main Street (MoMS) continues with a month’s long residence at Morven Park. Presented in partnership with Virginia’s Association of Museums, MoMS is part of the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition …
