Mary Louveste (1812-1883) was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination who lived in Southside Hampton Roads, Virginia during the American Civil War. She was a spy for the Union Army, risking her own life to help the cause. She risked this all as a free, African American woman, at the age of 49. WalkContinue reading “Podcast Episode 54: Ironclad Spy who saved the Union – Mary Louvestre”
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She was a Civil war spy
Mary Louvestre (1812-1883) was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination who lived in Southside Hampton Roads, Virginia during the American Civil War. She was a spy for the Union Army, risking her own life to help the cause. 1812: Mary Louvestre is born1861: The American Civil War begins1862: Louvestre begins her service as anContinue reading “She was a Civil war spy”
Podcast Episode 53 – Alexandria Cemeteries
The Alexandria National Cemetery holds the graves of many notable figures, including Samuel Cooper, James Mason, Julius Campbell, Dennis Ramsey, Robert Allison Jr., and Wilmer McLean. Each of these individuals have had an impact on history, whether through their service in the military, their political work, or other contributions. The cemetery also holds the graveContinue reading “Podcast Episode 53 – Alexandria Cemeteries”
Historic figures in Alexandria National Cemetery
Before Arlington National Cemetery there was the cemeteries in Alexandria, Virginia. The Alexandria National Cemetery holds the graves of many notable figures, including Samuel Cooper, James Mason, Julius Campbell, Dennis Ramsey, Robert Allison Jr., and Wilmer McLean. Each of these individuals have had an impact on history, whether through their service in the military, theirContinue reading “Historic figures in Alexandria National Cemetery”
Podcast Episode 52: The desegregation of marriage in America: Loving vs Virginia
Richard and Mildred Loving’s story is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. The couple’s fight to be recognized as a legally married interracial couple ultimately led to a landmark Supreme Court decision that desegregated marriage in the United States. Today, we’ll take a closer look atContinue reading “Podcast Episode 52: The desegregation of marriage in America: Loving vs Virginia”
The history of Loving vs Virginia
The Loving v. Virginia case was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws in the country in 1967. The case centered around Richard and Mildred Loving, a white man and a black woman who were married in Virginia in 1958, and were subsequently arrested forContinue reading “The history of Loving vs Virginia”
Early Look: The court case that ended the ban on interracial marriage
This story is just so powerful, unique, and heartwarming all at the same time. We have had this on our list of videos to make for a while and what better time to finally get to make it than for Valentines Day?
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings at Monticello
Monticello is an absolute must for any fan of history. Thomas Jefferson was not only a forward thinker responsible for the Declaration of Independence, but he is also considered the prime example of the American Paradox. Join us as we tour Monticello and talk about Thomas Jefferson’s impact on history. Intro: 0:00Front: 0:13Back: 0:58Martha Jefferson:Continue reading “Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings at Monticello”
400 Years of Fort Monroe History
We visited one of the oldest and largest forts in the United States. Multiple U.S. presidents have visited and it was an active US Army fort until 2011; now designated as a national historic site. plan your visit: https://www.nps.gov/fomr/ Intro: 0:00Visitor’s Center: 0:41Contrabands: 6:44Robert E. Lee: 7:17Point Comfort Lighthouse: 9:36First Africans Marker: 10:21Jefferson Davis MemorialContinue reading “400 Years of Fort Monroe History”
Podcast Ep 46: Top 10 Walk with History videos of 2022
We recap the most popular Walk with History videos published in 2022. From Colonial Williamsburg to Arlington National Cemetery…we walk through 10 history videos of ours that caught everyone’s interest! 1. Staying in a colonial home in Williamsburg: https://youtu.be/qzjVmLVHJhY 2. Historic Jamestown Virginia: https://youtu.be/UGvaW8b5Ras 3. Arlington House Tour with The History Underground: https://youtu.be/l7q-QRdYZj4 4. TheContinue reading “Podcast Ep 46: Top 10 Walk with History videos of 2022”