It's the inside story of how the greatest lawyer that ever lived transformed himself into the man Jefferson called "the greatest orator that ever lived." An explanation for Henry's paradoxical defense of the ownership of slaves as a "convenience," an explanation that may yet cause historians to join the Quaker abolitionists in calling "very acceptable."įebruary 19: Ken Conger, Photographer. Unrepentant Slave Owner, Self-confessed Hypocrite, or Both? George Armstrong Custerįebruary 12: George Morrow, Author. Reading Book Reviews and Funįebruary 5: Edward Longacre, Author. Sheppard as she explores some of the darkest moments in Hampton Roads' vibrant history. Explore rarely told stories of lynchings, riots, and a hoax involving none other than famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. Blackbeard and his men wreaked havoc in Hampton Roads before Virginians brought them to justice. Murder and Mayhem in Hampton Roadsĭive into the story of cannibalism in the Jamestown colony and learn the gory details of the tale of the Witch of Pungo. We Hold These Truths presents 54 historically powerful quotes from the country's founders and founding documents and provides rich narratives that highlight their astounding, and generally unknown, origins. Previously he was a reporter for The Virginia Gazette and executive editor at Simon & Schuster. Local historian and author, Paul Aron is a senior editor at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We're excited to present our Literary High Tea series for the 2020 season! The schedule is as follows:
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