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61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Richmond History Podcast
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52 Reconstruction at Chimborazo-Mike Gorman
November 03, 2015 02:57 - 55.3 MBOn this episode, Mike Gorman, who is a historian with the Richmond National Battlefield Parks talks about reconstruction in Richmond focusing on what was the former Chimborazo Hospital. Listen or subscribe to History Replays Today, The Richmond History Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein, or another podcast … Continue reading →
(Repost) 27 Baseball and Richmond/ Scott Mayer
October 02, 2015 02:12 - 78.2 MBSince the playoff hunt is heating up in the MLB is only seemed fitting to repost this remastered episode that covers the early days of baseball in RVA. Guest Scott Mayer is the co author of the book Baseball and Richmond, … Continue reading →
51 Masons’ Hall-Phillip Barnard part 2
September 16, 2015 01:33 - 29.9 MBThis is part 2 of the conversation with Phillip Barnard. This part of the conversation concentrates on the 19th and 20th century history of the great Masons’ Hall in downtown RVA. In the conversation George Washington, The Marquis de Lafayette, … Continue reading →
50 Masons’ Hall-Phillip Barnard part 1
September 01, 2015 14:23 - 46.8 MBPhillip Barnard is the guest on this episode talking about the history of one of the most under rated historic buildings in RVA, Masons’ Hall. It is one of a handful of 18th century buildings in the area. During the … Continue reading →
49 Eliza Poe/Debbie Phillips
August 15, 2015 13:51 - 54 MBThis episode has 2 guests, Eliza Poe, the mother of Edgar Allan Poe and Debbie Phillips. Eliza Poe discusses her life. Debbie Phillips, who is the Director of Operations for Richmond Discoveries and has developed a program called the Life and … Continue reading →
mini ep 1
August 01, 2015 21:03 - 7.22 MBOn this first “mini” episode, There is a quick discussion on some of the things in RVA history that happened in July and August throughout the years from the #OTDinRVA from social media. This is the first of many mini … Continue reading →
48 The Confederate Battle Flag’s History – John Coski part 2
July 16, 2015 01:36 - 42.7 MBThis is part 2 of a Conversation with historian John Coski about the history of the Confederate battle flag. Coski is a historian at the Museum of the Confederacy which is part of the American Civil War Museum. He is … Continue reading →
47 The Confederate Battle Flag’s History – John Coski
July 01, 2015 04:41 - 56.1 MBOn this episode, John Coski talks about the history of the Confederate Battle Flag. Coski is a historian at the Museum of the Confederacy which is part of the American Civil War Museum. He is also the author of the … Continue reading →
(Repost) 8 Baseball in Richmond/ John O’Connor
June 16, 2015 02:18 - 44.6 MBAs we get closer to the MLB All-Star break, I am reposting episode 8 with John O’Connor who is a long time sports writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He tells some great stories about Parker Field, the building of the … Continue reading →
46 John Murden/ Church Hill People’s News
May 15, 2015 21:33 - 67.7 MBThis episode features John Murden, the publisher of the Church Hill People’s News. He discusses the area known as Church Hill and its history. What is casually called Church Hill is actually a collection of many neighborhoods, (including a neighborhood … Continue reading →
45 Ed Peeples/ Scalawag (2/2)
May 01, 2015 06:51This is part 2 of the conversation with Ed Peeples who is a human rights activist, emeritus professor from VCU, and the author of Scalawag: A White Southern’s Journey through Segregation to Human Rights Activist. This is a frank conversation … Continue reading →
45 Ed Peeples/ Scalawag (2/2)
May 01, 2015 06:51This is part 2 of the conversation with Ed Peeples who is a human rights activist, emeritus professor from VCU, and the author of Scalawag: A White Southern’s Journey through Segregation to Human Rights Activist. This is a frank conversation … Continue reading →
44 Ed Peeples/ Scalawag (1/2)
April 15, 2015 05:25This episode is part 1 with Ed Peeples, who is an emeritus Professor of VCU, a human rights activist who grew up in RVA in the 1930’s and 1940’s and the author of Scalawag: A White Southern’s Journey through Segregation to Human … Continue reading →
44 Ed Peeples/ Scalawag (1/2)
April 15, 2015 05:25This episode is part 1 with Ed Peeples, who is an emeritus Professor of VCU, a human rights activist who grew up in RVA in the 1930’s and 1940’s and the author of Scalawag: A White Southern’s Journey through Segregation to Human … Continue reading →
10 Lincoln in Richmond-Mike Gorman (CW150 Repost)
April 03, 2015 15:07 - 17.4 MBThis episode is being reposted in honor of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s historic trip to Richmond, Virginia on April 4, 1865. It was less than 48 hours after the Confederate Government left the city. During Lincoln’s “adventure” to … Continue reading →
43 150th of the Fall of Richmond-Mike Gorman
April 01, 2015 05:14 - 24 MBThis special Civil War 150th episode features Mike Gorman, talking about the fall of Richmond that began April 2, 1865 and the evacuation fire that followed. The fire will destroy somewhere between 800-1000 buildings. The fall of the Capitol of the … Continue reading →
3 Patrick Henry-Kevin Grantz (repost)
March 23, 2015 13:14 - 13.4 MBThis episode is being reposted for the 240th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech at St John’s Church in Church Hill. The speech was delivered 3/23/1775. The conversation is with Kevin Grantz who normally played George Washington at St John’s … Continue reading →
42 Richmond Hill/ Rev Ben Campbell
March 15, 2015 16:20 - 16.8 MBOn this episode, the senior pastor at Richmond Hill, The Rev Ben Campbell talks about the history of the community. Founded in 1987, Richmond Hill is an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community in Richmond’s historic Church Hill. It is housed … Continue reading →
41 Oral History/William and Martha Harkess
March 01, 2015 17:30 - 20 MBOn this episode William and Martha Harkess discuss growing up in Richmond, VA. They are both 84 years old. Martha was born in NC, but moved to Scott’s Addition with her family when she was about 3. Later her family moved … Continue reading →
40 Ed Ayers
February 15, 2015 13:52 - 7.78 MBEd Ayers, the President and a History Professor at the University of Richmond is the guest. He discusses some of the complexities of emancipation, what emancipation means in a practical terms, and post Civil War Richmond. He also discusses why many … Continue reading →
39 Maggie Walker/ Ajena Cason Rogers
January 31, 2015 16:59 - 19.6 MBOn this Episode of History Replays Today, Ajena Cason Rogers, The Supervisory Park Ranger at the Maggie L Walker National Historic Site discusses the life of Maggie Walker. Walker is best know as the first black woman to charter a … Continue reading →
38 The VA State Capitol during the Civil War/Mark Greenough Part 2
January 15, 2015 17:18 - 25.1 MBThe is part 2 of a conversation with Mark Greenough, The Tour Supervisor and Historian at The Virginia State Capitol. He discusses how the State and Confederate Governments were able to work together in one building, what the Capitol was like … Continue reading →
37 The VA State Capitol during the Civil War/Mark Greenough Part 1
January 01, 2015 06:00 - 25.5 MBThis episode features Mark Greenough, The Tour Supervisor and Historian at the Virginia State Capitol discussing the Virginia State Capitol during the Civil War. This is part 1 of the conversation focusing on Virginia before secession, secession, the settling of Richmond as the … Continue reading →
36 Beer in Richmond/Lee Graves
December 15, 2014 04:59 - 17.7 MBLee Graves, known as the RVA Beer Guy tells History Replays Today about the history of brewing beer in the Richmond area. Richmond is going through a huge boon in local brewing but beer has been in the area since … Continue reading →
35 Frank Robinson/Lewis Ginter Part 2
December 02, 2014 03:46 - 11.2 MBThis is the second part of the conversation that focuses on the creation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, how it was formed, how it almost never came to be, how it almost became part of Maymont Park, and how it … Continue reading →
34 Frank Robinson/Lewis Ginter part 1
November 15, 2014 14:08 - 13.2 MBThis episode features Frank Robinson, the President and CEO of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden talking about Lewis Ginter and his legacy. Lewis Ginter not only helped shape the tobacco industry in America and built the Jefferson Hotel, but he can also … Continue reading →
33 Maurie McInnis & Gregg Kimball/To Be Sold
November 01, 2014 05:48 - 19.6 MBOn this episode, Maurie McInnis & Gregg Kimball tell the podcast about the slave trade in Richmond, VA. Richmond was one of the centers of the domestic slave trade. McInnis is the curator of the exhibit To Be Sold: Virginia … Continue reading →
32 Wickham House/David Voelkel
October 15, 2014 15:46 - 16 MBOn this Episode David Voelkel talks about the 1812 John Wickham House, who its occupants were, about 19th century living in general, and his approach to history in general. David Voelkel is the Director of Collections and the Elise H. Wright … Continue reading →
31 The Virginia Housewife/ Maureen Egan & Susan Winiecki
October 01, 2014 16:21 - 13.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast the topic is Mary Randolph and her book The Virginia Housewife. Guests Maureen Egan & Susan Winiecki, the owners of Real Richmond Food Tours are also the founders of Fire, Flour, and Fork. Fire, Flour, and … Continue reading →
30 Shady Civil War Richmond/ Ashley Luskey
September 15, 2014 05:01 - 15.7 MBAshley Luskey, Park Ranger at the Richmond National Battlefield Parks talks about the under belly of Richmond during the Civil War. Becoming the Capitol of the Confederacy brings massive change. The rise in population and social fluctuations brings about … Continue reading →
29 Civil War Balloons/ Bryce Van Stavern
September 01, 2014 05:04 - 19 MBBryce Van Stavern, the Supervisor of White House Operations at the Museum of the Confederacy discusses the use of balloons for reconnaissance during the American Civil War on this episode. It can be said this was the first United States … Continue reading →
28 Jewry in Richmond/ Grace Zell
August 15, 2014 12:32 - 15.4 MBRichmond is home to the 6th synagogue established in the US and the Jewish community has been a major part of the city’s history. On this episode, Grace Zell, a Docent and Administrative Assistant at the Beth Ahabah Museum and … Continue reading →
27 Baseball and Richmond/ Scott Mayer
August 01, 2014 03:45 - 20.5 MBOn this episode Scott Mayer, co-author of the book Baseball and Richmond, A History of the Professional Game 1884-2000, tells History Replays Today about how the city’s relationship with baseball has changed since the game spread in the 1860’s and … Continue reading →
26 James River Parks/ Ralph White
July 15, 2014 03:59 - 18.5 MBRalph White retired as the Manager of the James River Park System. It has been said that what we know of today as the James River Park System can be attributed to White. On this episode, he talks about the … Continue reading →
25 Best of 2013-14 Part 2
July 01, 2014 03:16 - 13.4 MBThis is part 2 of the Best of 2013-14. This is also the first episode of the first full year of the podcast. The count down continues here with the favorite 5 episodes. The top 10-6 were counted down on part … Continue reading →
Best of 2013-14 Part 1
June 15, 2014 05:01 - 14 MBIt is exciting to say that this is the 24th episode of History Replays, The Richmond History Podcast. Since the podcast comes out on the first and 15th of every month, that means this post marks one year. To celebrate, … Continue reading →
23 Elizabeth Van Lew/Catherine Wright
June 01, 2014 01:41 - 18.4 MBThis episode of History Replays Today, The Richmond HistoryPodcast features Catherine Wright in a conversation about the infamous spy in RVA during the Civil War, Elizabeth Van Lew. Wright is Curator in the Flag Collection at the Museum of the … Continue reading →
22 Public Art/ Paul DiPasquale
May 15, 2014 02:49 - 20.8 MBRichmond sculptor Paul DiPasquale is the guest on this episode. In Richmond he is best know for his monument for Arthur Ashe on Monument Ave, the Headsman on Brown’s Island and Connecticut which most people know as the Indian that was on … Continue reading →
Maymont / Dale Wheary Part 2
May 01, 2014 01:59 - 11.9 MBThis is part 2 of a conversation with Dale Wheary, the Curator and Director of Maymont Mansion. This second half of the conversation is more about the estate of Maymont, the domestic help that worked there, how it became … Continue reading →
Maymont / Dale Wheary Part 1
April 14, 2014 15:59 - 12.2 MBDale Wheary is the Curator and Director of Maymont Mansion. She talks about the history of Maymont and James and Sallie Dooley who left their house and estate Richmond. There was so much interesting information in this conversation with Wheary … Continue reading →
Reenacting /Jason Spellman
April 01, 2014 02:19 - 16.2 MBJason Spellman is the guest on this episode. Spellman is a historical interpreter for the Jason Spellman is the guest on this episode. Spellman is a historical interpreter for the NPS Richmond National Battlefield Parks and Pamplin Historical Park. He has … Continue reading →
18 Monumental Church/ Leslie J. Naranjo
March 15, 2014 01:29 - 12 MBOn this episode, Leslie J. Naranjo, Director of Preservation Services for Historic Richmond talks about Monumental Church. Monumental was completed 200 years ago this year and still stand at 1224 E Broad St. It was built as a memorial to the at least … Continue reading →
17 Shockoe Hill Cemetery/ Jeffry Burden
March 01, 2014 04:17 - 12.7 MBJeffry Burden, who is on the Board of Directors for the Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery and is its president tell History Replays Today, The Richmond History Podcast about the first municipal cemetery not affiliated with a church in Richmond. The … Continue reading →
John Marshall/ Bobbie LeViness
February 15, 2014 01:37 - 20.3 MBWhich Richmonder do you think has had the largest influence on the United States Government? It may be short list but at the top of that list, or at least near the top, has got to be John Marshall. On … Continue reading →
Civil War Life in Richmond- Mike Gorman
January 31, 2014 22:27 - 8.75 MBRichmond has often been called a Civil War town, but how much do we know about the average Richmonder during the tumultuous 4 years that were the Civil War? This is the first of a series new periodic series … Continue reading →
14 GWAR/ Bob Gorman
January 14, 2014 21:54 - 23.5 MBSome people may find some of the topics objectionable. Bob Gorman is the Secretary and the Shop Foreman for the Richmond based, Slave Pit Inc., which is, better know as the metal band GWAR. GWAR is much more than band. Its … Continue reading →
13 Bill Martin/The Valentine Richmond History Center
January 01, 2014 13:57 - 16.3 MBOn this episode, Bill Martin, The Director of The Valentine Richmond History Center discusses the history of The Valentine, which is the oldest museum in Richmond. The museum opened its doors in 1898 in the Wickham House on the corner … Continue reading →
The Byrd Theater/Todd A. Schall-Vess
December 14, 2013 23:20 - 18 MBCorrection! In my introduction I mention that Its A Wonderful Life is playing Dec 24, 2013 and Dec 25, 2013. I incorrectly said the times for Dec 25 are 7:15 and 9:30. The correct time is 7:15 and 9:45. For … Continue reading →
Benjamin Ross/ Rev John Jasper and 6th Mt Zion Baptist Church
December 01, 2013 16:41 - 16.8 MBBenjamin Ross, Historian at 6th Mount Zion Baptist Church which dates back to 1867and started in a Confederate horse stable by the James River. The Church was started by the charismatic Rev John Jasper who is … Continue reading →
10 Lincoln in Richmond/ Mike Gorman
November 15, 2013 03:19 - 18.1 MBMike Gorman talks to host Jeff Majer about President Abraham Lincoln’s historic trip to Richmond less then 48 hour after the evacuation of the Confederate Government. The Confederates had held the strong hold in RVA for 4 years and … Continue reading →