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Encyclopedia VA | History

Jefferson — Finally

We catch up with Brendan Wolfe, managing editor of Encyclopedia Virginia following their recent publication of an entry on Thomas Jefferson.

Stories | Education
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Grants | History

Bearing Witness to the Danville Civil Rights Protests of 1963

An exhibit on the 1963 Danville Civil Rights protests has been twenty years in the making. See it in Charlotttesville through 4/30.

Stories | 20th Century, Black/African American, Civil Rights
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Fellowships | History

An Interview with Greg O’Malley

VFH Fellow Greg O’Malley shares the story of a Virginia-born slave whose tale of escape is an epic odyssey that even Homer would find incredible.

Stories | Black/African American, Revolutionary War, Slavery
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Grants | History

The Human Computers Project

A VFH grant explores the largely untold story of hundreds of women, known as “human computers” who performed the complex calculations needed by the American space program.

Stories | 20th Century, STEM, Technology
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Grants | History

A Share of Honour

VFH grant launched a statewide initiative to recognize the extraordinary contributions of women in the Old Dominion.

Press Releases | Visual Arts, Women
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Grants | History

The Dry Rub of History

In Prince Edward County, the Moton Museum engages in the tough work of confronting a painful past.

Stories | 20th Century, Black/African American, Civil Rights
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Encyclopedia VA | History

Inside Story

As part of a collaboration with Google, the Encyclopedia Virginia team will train on the company’s Street View technology, learning how to capture the interiors of historic sites in Virginia.

Stories | Education, Technology
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Grants | History

The Right To Love

Congratulations to all involved in the creation, production, and broadcast of “The Loving Story,” which has received three Emmy Nominations for Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Historical Programming, and Outstanding Editing.

Stories | 20th Century, Black/African American, Civil Rights
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Encyclopedia VA | History

Stepping into Myth

One of the most persistent legends surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place 150 years ago, is that it was fought over shoes. Encyclopedia Virginia‘s Brendan Wolfe examines the real reasons behind the battle.

Stories | 19th Century, Civil War
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