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Virginia Humanities | Books & Literature

Meet VFH Board Member Marcy Sims

VFH Board Member Marcy Sims discusses the transformative power of books.

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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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Virginia Folklife | Arts

A Conversation with Laura Ortiz

A Mexican Folk Dancer connects to her daughter and heritage through the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. “When I dance with my daughter I am passing on the tradition in the most passionate and authentic way.”

Stories | Dance, Folkways, Immigration
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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Crossing Over: The Charlie McClendon Story

VFH Folklife Director Jon Lohman tells the story of Charlie McClendon and the R&B music scene in Hampton Roads in the 1960s.

Stories | 20th Century, Black/African American, Music
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Meet VFH Board Member Maurie McInnis

VFH Board member Maurie McInnis recently sat down in our radio studio to talk about the importance of scholarship and value of the humanities.

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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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Cultures & Communities

A Conversation with Karenne Wood

Karenne Wood, a member of the Monacan Indian Nation and director of VFH’s Virginia Indian Heritage Program is transforming the way we talk about Native identity.

Stories | Education, Native American
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Meet VFH Board Member W. Tucker Lemon

VFH Board member W. Tucker Lemon grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, where his family has resided since the 1740s. He recently sat down in our radio studio to share a little of his story and tell us why he thinks the humanities matter.

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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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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Maggie Ingram and the Ingramettes nominated for IMA Gospel Album of the Year!

Evangelist Maggie Ingram and the Ingramettes join more than 300 exceptional artists as Nominees in The 12th Independent Music Awards, the influential awards program for independent bands and fans.

Stories | Black/African American, Music
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Fellowships | Books & Literature

The Life of a ’57 Chevy

There are thirteen people packed between the covers of Earl Swift’s book-in-progress, but the star is a ’57 Chevrolet Townsman wagon. Auto Biography tells the true story of the car and its many owners.

Stories | 20th Century, Non-Fiction
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