8 Best Richmond History Podcasts

1. History Reinvented: The Stairs to Nowhere

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In this new season of History Reinvented we'll uncover stories of Pine Camp. In the late 19th century, the 160 acres along the northern border of the city of Richmond was known as the City Farm or City Jail Farm. Later on, Richmonders who were battling contagious diseases, including smallpox and tuberculosis, were isolated on the property. But because this was the post Civil War South and the height of the Jim Crow era, only white patients were treated until eventually a separate house was built for the city's Black population...MORE Host Ian Stewart
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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2. Controversy/History

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What can history tell us about our future? Given that our present has been profoundly influenced by the past, how can we purposefully shape the world of tomorrow? Controversy/History is a monthly community conversation series hosted at The Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia. This feed will include audio from each month's event along with drop-in episodes of talks and conversations recorded during the event. We'll feature a diverse panel of Richmond thought leaders in conversation on issues that matter most to our community's past, present, and future.MORE Host Kelli Lemon
Producer/Network Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Virginia History Podcast

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The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial EraAmerican War for IndependencePre-Civil WarCivil WarReconstructionEarly ModernVirginia During the World's WarsCold War VirginiaContemporary VirginiaAlong the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.comMORE Host Robert Van Ness
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Location Virginia, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 125Facebook 2.6KTwitter 211Instagram 1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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4. Revolution Revisited

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Explore the American Revolution in a whole new way as we delve into the stories that shaped a nation. This multi-season podcast offers a fresh examination of the origins and impacts of the American Revolution. Produced as part of the VMHC's 250th Initiative and as a companion to its marquee exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, this podcast is a must-listen resource as part of America's milestone anniversary. It isn't just a recounting of dates—it is a fascinating look at the people, ideas, and events that changed the world...MORE Producer/Network VMHC Podcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Nicole Brown
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. How We Got Here

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A look at Virginia's rich history, one week at a time.
Producer/Network NBC12
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 232Facebook 456.6KTwitter 161.7KInstagram 72.6K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. VMHC Lectures

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This series contains audio from lectures given in person or online at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture by renowned authors on historical topics. The content and opinions expressed by guest lecturers in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.To view a video of the lecture, visit VirginiaHistory.org/video.The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, non-profit organization...MORE Host James Brookes
Producer/Network VMHC Podcasts
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Location Richmond Heights, Missouri, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 92Facebook 35.7KTwitter 18.8KInstagram 28K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. History Replays Today

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Jeff Majer interviews historians, authors, and citizens of Richmond, VA with interesting points of view of the history of RVA. History Replays Today is a blog www.historyreplaystoday.com and this interview podcast.MORE Producer/Network History Replays Today
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 692Twitter 489 Get Email Contact

8. Greater Richmond History Podcast

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Do you love local history? Hang out with Richmond Public Library as we chat with Richmond's public historians, local history authors, and preservation activists. We'll serve up (usually) bite-size episodes that'll tackle historical topics both big and small, serious and weird. Have you ever wondered how Jackson Ward came to be the home of the Arts District? Or wanted to hear more about the city's plans for memorializing Shockoe Bottom's dark role in the slave trade? Or just wanted to figure out what the deal is with that buried train? Stay tuned for new episodes starting this winter!MORE Producer/Network rvalibrary
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