NewsVirginia Rhythms: National Treasures Among Us
Few states have yielded as many National Heritage Fellows as Virginia. VFH and the Virginia Folklife Program are playing an increasing role in seeing so many Virginians receive NEA’s highest honor.
NewsMeet VFH Board Member Walter Rugaber
VFH Board Member Walter Rugaber says the humanities remind us that we’re part of a civilized society.
NewsMeet VFH Board Member Lacy Ward Jr.
VFH Board member Lacy Ward Jr. discusses the history of civil rights in Virginia and why he thinks the humanities matter.
NewsMeet VFH Board Member Stephen Adkins
VFH Board member Stephen Adkins served on the school board for Charles City County where he became aware of a void in the way the story of Virginia Indians was told in Virginia history classrooms.
NewsMeet VFH Board Member Marcy Sims
VFH Board Member Marcy Sims discusses the transformative power of books.
NewsThe Dry Rub of History
In Prince Edward County, the Moton Museum engages in the tough work of confronting a painful past.
NewsA 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.”
NewsCrossing 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.
NewsMeet 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.
NewsInside 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.
NewsA 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.
NewsMeet 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.
NewsThe 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.
NewsStepping 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.
