NewsThe Virginia Folklore Society
EV EntryPoint – Join EV managing editor Patti Miller, Virginia State Folklorist Katy Clune, and contributors Daniel Bachman and Aldona Dye to learn about the Virginia Folklore Society, the pioneering folklore-collecting organization that made some of the first folk song recordings in Virginia, and its ties to the current Folklife Program.
NewsCorn Tortillas and Harvest-Your-Own Oysters
This week we’re returning to Virginia’s Eastern Shore with Virginia Folklife Director Katy Clune.
NewsThree New Fellows Uncover Stories of Virginia
Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, has awarded three individual fellowships for 2025–26, supporting projects that uncover new aspects of Virginia’s story.
NewsBarbie’s Plastic World
The Barbie movie was a global phenomenon. And the remnants are in landfills.
NewsREPLAY: Winning NIL
A law was passed in 2021 for athletes to make money off of their likeness. How are they fairing now?
NewsTouching the Past at Pharsalia
Shahidah Ahmed saw finger prints in the 200-year-old, handmade bricks at Pharsalia. Every time she touched them she said a prayer. It was a prayer for those who made the …
NewsFatherhood
Being a dad is a huge responsibility. And as my wife and I get closer to our due date, I’m starting to feel the nerves kicking in.
NewsA Saint’s Song
What makes Taylor Swift one of the most compelling songwriters of our time? And: A Brazilian, Catholic tradition.
NewsGrant Opportunity Announced
Wise—Today, Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise announced a new grant opportunity for museums, historic sites, libraries, and other cultural non-profits in Southwest Virginia. Organizations can apply for awards up to …
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NewsVirginia Humanities at UVA-Wise Announces Grant Recipients
Virginia Humanities at UVA-Wise is pleased to announce its inaugural class of grant recipients! We are distributing a total of $32,193.33 to seven non-profit organizations serving Southwest Virginia.
NewsVirginia Humanities at UVA-Wise Announces Advisory Board
Virginia Humanities at UVA-Wise is pleased to introduce its five inaugural advisory board members. These individuals bring to the new center a wealth of experience in program development, supporting the …
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NewsProducer’s Pick: Dreams and Shadows
By Lauren Francis There are a lot of moving parts behind every episode of With Good Reason — especially when our guests are co-producing their stories with us. Since the pandemic, we’ve …
