Wed., Mar. 3, at 1:00 p.m. – “George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father:”  A Virtual Conversation. Join Greg May in a conversation with award-winning author David O. Stewart as he shares his thoughts on how George Washington became the single most dominant force in the creation of the United States. David O. Stewart turned to writing after a career practicing law in Washington, DC, defending accused criminals and challenging government actions as unconstitutional. He is a national bestselling and award-winning author of four previous books on American history. He is formerly the president of the Washington Independent Review of Books. Greg May is a historian of the Early Republic who recently published a political biography of Albert Gallatin, Treasury secretary for Jefferson and Madison. He is now writing about John Randolph of Roanoke’s emancipation of his 400 slaves in the 1840s. Greg graduated from the College of William and Mary and the Harvard Law School. He clerked for Justice Powell on the Supreme Court, and then practiced law for thirty years. Register in advance for this program: https://tinyurl.com/TBLEvents

Wed., Mar. 3, at 7:00 p.m. – "The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution," with COL Kevin Weddle, Ph.D., USA Ret. The Saratoga campaign was one of the most important episodes in American history. The British hoped their ambitious, yet fatally flawed strategy would finally lead to victory of the rebellious Americans in 1777. However, a combination of distance, geography, logistics, and an underestimation of American leadership and fighting ability, led to the loss of an army and what one American general called "the Compleat Victory”. U.S. Army Heritage Center Foundation. Register here.

Thurs, Mar. 4, at 10:00 a.m. – “Writing Your Family History:” A Virtual Workshop. Writing your family history is a great way to preserve your research and share what you’ve found with your family members. Norah Schneider, Library Genealogy Associate at the Thomas Balch Library, will go over the different parts to writing your family history and answer your questions on the writing process. This is a virtual class that will be offered online. Registration is required.

Fri., March 5, at 1:00 p.m. – African Americans in the US Navy during the Civil War, with Brad Stone. Museum of Civil War Medicine Education Coordinator John Lustrea will have a conversation with Museum volunteer Brad Stone about the role of African Americans in the US Navy during the Civil War. Making up 20% of enlisted sailors by the end of the war, the contributions of black sailors were truly indispensable to the Union war effort. During the program Mr. Stone will outline the remarkable progress made by African Americans in the navy and how they dealt with prejudice. You can tune in live by visiting facebook.com/civilwarmed or youtube.com/nmcwm at the scheduled time.

Sat., Mar. 6, at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. – Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Free Genealogy Webinars. At 10 a.m., explore the 1924 Virginia Racial Integrity Act and its impact on family research today with Ashley Ramey and Emma Ito of the Library of Virginia. At 11:30 a.m., find out about using unusual sources for family history research with Zach Hottel, archivist at the Shenandoah County Library. Both webinars will include information on local historical societies and library resources. Participation is free; advance registration by March 5 is required. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link for the program. Presented with Handley Library’s Stewart Bell Jr. Archives. Register here.

Tues., Mar. 9, at 7:00 p.m. – “The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret": George Washington, Slavery, and the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon. Presented by Mary V. Thompson, Research Historian at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s life has been scrutinized by historians over the past three centuries, but the day-to-day lives of Mount Vernon’s enslaved workers, who left few written records but made up 90 percent of the estate’s population, have been largely left out of the story. In "The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret," Mary Thompson offers the first comprehensive account of those who served in bondage at Mount Vernon. Drawing on years of research in a wide range of sources, Thompson brings to life the lives of Washington’s slaves while illuminating the radical change in his views on slavery and race wrought by the American Revolution. Register here.

Wed., Mar. 10, at 12:00 noon – “The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: The Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II.” In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) will live-stream a lecture and panel discussion with retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder based on her soon-to-be-published book. Eder will take you inside the lives and experiences of the unknown heroes from the Greatest Generation. These women served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII―in and out of uniform, creating a legacy destined to encourage generations of women to come. In her lecture, she will provide a compelling glimpse into the foundations of her book, including what inspired her to tell these women’s stories. Following the lecture, a panel including Carlisle Barracks Garrison Commander LTC Courtney Short, the Army War College (AWC)’s Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute’s Professor Dr. Karen Finkenbinder, and 2021 AWC Class President COL Shari Bennett, will provide their own unique perspectives, as well as further discussion of women as leaders and advocates for change in the U.S. military. The lecture can be viewed at https://www.armywarcollege.edu/live. A live Question and Answer session will follow the lecture and panelist discussion. Online viewers can participate in the question and answer portion of the presentation by emailing questions to usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.ahec-ves@mail.mil, or by direct messaging the USAHEC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/USAHEC).

Wed., Mar. 10, at 1:00 p.m. – "Women’s War" with Dr. Stephanie McCurry. Museum of Civil War Medicine Education Coordinator John Lustrea will talk with Dr. Stephanie McCurry about her book Women’s War: Fighting and Surviving the American Civil War. Their conversation examine the myth that war is exclusively a man’s world through the lens of several dramatic stories. From impacting the laws of war to influencing emancipation policies women played a pivotal role in the American Civil War and its legacy. You can tune in live by visiting facebook.com/civilwarmed/live at the scheduled time.

Fri., Mar. 12, at 6:00 p.m. – Culture and Cocktails: Civil War Flags. Enjoy a drink and have a think! At Culture & Cocktails, a lecture program at the Miller House Museum (Hagerstown), we tackle a historical topic with the help of a little liquid fortitude. On Friday, March 12th, interpreter and historian Sandy Andrews will be joining us over Zoom to show off some new additions to his collection of handmade reproduction flags from the Civil War. The featured cocktail will be: The Broad Stripes and Bright Stars. A delicious blueberry and ginger flavored beverage, this drink even looks like a flag! For more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch! $10/person. For tickets register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-and-cocktails-civil-war-flags-tickets-132595072431?aff=

Thurs., Mar. 18, at 6:30 p.m. – Historians on Tap: Luck of the Irish.  Online Presentation. This month the Historians will be celebrating local connections to the Emerald Isle, as well as some of history's luckiest individuals. Green beer is optional! This program will be presented live on the VPHA Facebook Page. After broadcast it will be available to view anytime at the VPHA YouTube channel.

Thurs., Mar. 25, at 6:30 pm. – "Breaking Barriers: Race, Gender, and Family in the Equestrian Community." Online Presentation. Vicky Moon, author of Sylvia Rideout Bishop Had a Way With Horses, and former Olympian Nina Fout, discuss the challenges and opportunities of growing up, competing, and succeeding in Northern Virginia’s equestrian community. This program will be presented live on the VPHA Facebook Page. After broadcast it will be available to view anytime at the VPHA YouTube channel.