Historian John Garrison Marks visits the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on Sept. 24 to unpack two centuries of contested narratives surrounding George Washington, chattel slavery at Mount Vernon, and the ongoing fight by descendant communities to reshape American historical memory.
As Juneteenth transitions into a federal holiday, it brings vital national awareness to the delayed reality of emancipation—yet faces the growing threat of commercial dilution. This insightful analysis explores the delicate balance between celebrating a historic milestone and fighting to protect its authentic cultural legacy from corporate co-optation.
On May 8, 1861, Richmond became the capital of the Confederacy, placing Virginia at the center of the Civil War.
Born on April 23, 1933, Annie Easley helped power the future of computing and aerospace, expanding the story of Black history into science, innovation, and resilience.