EventBoth Man and Woman
Encyclopedia Virginia editor Patti Miller will be in conversation with Julie Richter of William & Mary and Ren Tolson of Colonial Williamsburg to explore the life of Thomas/in Hall.
EventSlavery in Appalachia
Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery invites you to a panel discussion and opening reception for its newest exhibit, “Slavery in Appalachia.”
EventTimes Too Hard
Join us and the Library of Virginia as Arlisha Norwood, Ph.D., a Virginia Humanities Fellow at the Library, discusses her research exploring the experiences of single African American women in …
NewsRed-Hot Consequences
City temperatures transcend climate change and reach deep into some of our nation’s most troublesome history.
NewsThe Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia
In November, our Encyclopedia Virginia published a new entry on the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia. We talked to Chief Lynette Allston about what the Nottoway tribe looks like today and what it meant to be part of the group of tribal members who created the new entry.
NewsDonna Lucey’s Fab Four
As Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) said goodbye to longtime media editor extraordinaire Donna Lucey in 2022, we asked Donna to share some of her favorite images and objects from the thousands …
NewsRegarding VA’s Proposed SOLs for History and Social Sciences
A Letter from Executive Director Matthew Gibson – As the state humanities council for over forty-five years, Virginia Humanities has always advocated for the humanities. Sometimes topics in the humanities—such as history and how it is taught—intersect with public policy.
EventFellow Travelers: Creators in Conversation Series
Join the Virginia Opera in the Grand Lobby of the Harrison Opera House for cocktails and a discussion of Fellow Travelers with composer Gregory Spears. Learn about the opera and what to listen for during upcoming performances.
EventFellow Travelers: Creators in Conversation Series
In partnership with George Mason University and the City of Fairfax, join the Virginia Opera at Sherwood Community Center for a moderated discussion with the artists behind Fellow Travelers.
EventFellow Travelers: Creators in Conversation Series
Join Virginia Opera for mimosas, music, and a conversation with Fellow Travelers composer Gregory Spears at the Dominion Energy Center in Richmond.
NewsTelling Their Story: The Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia
Encyclopedia Virginia editor Patti Miller and Nottoway tribal citizens Rufus Kelly and Beth Roach discuss EV’s new entry on the history and culture of the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia and the …
NewsExpanding Our Origin Story
Cauline Yates was at a family reunion the first time she heard she was a descendant of Thomas Jefferson. In 2019, she was asked to help develop the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia. With Good Reason producer Matt Darroch has the story.
