Podcasts about Fort Monroe

Fort Monroe, located in Virginia, has stood through centuries of American history, but with its military past comes a darker, ghostly side. The spirits of soldiers, prisoners, and even Confederate President Jefferson Davis are said to haunt its grounds. In this episode, we explore the haunted history of Fort Monroe, from eerie apparitions to the sounds of long-dead soldiers marching through its corridors.

Fort Monroe, located in Virginia, has stood through centuries of American history, but with its military past comes a darker, ghostly side. The spirits of soldiers, prisoners, and even Confederate President Jefferson Davis are said to haunt its grounds. In this episode, we explore the haunted history of Fort Monroe, from eerie apparitions to the sounds of long-dead soldiers marching through its corridors.

Aided by a Chesapeake Gateways grant, the Phoebus-Fort Monroe Coalition is seeking design firms to form a strategic plan.

Glenn Oder is the Fort Monroe Authority's first and only leader in its history. People close to him say his legacy is one of ambition, faith and family.

William "Bill" Wiggins was one of the founders of Hampton-based Project 1619 Inc., and one of the leaders that pushed to see an African Landing memorial installed at Fort Monroe.

CEO Glenn Oder is retiring effective October 1. The authority's board of trustees selected John Hutcheson to step in as interim chief executive officer as they finish up a national search for a permanent replacement.

Hampton is working to strengthen ties with Malanje, Angola -- where the first African people forced to journey to Virginia were taken from against their will before landing at what is now Fort Monroe.

The first phase of the memorial is expected to be installed in 2025. It will feature a sculpture depicting William Tucker, the first documented person of African descent born in Virginia, as a baby held by his parents. Wanda Tucker, whose family traces its lineage to William, wants people to recognize the humanity and perseverance of those forcibly taken on that first journey over the Atlantic.

Organizers hope the 13th annual event at Fort Monroe brings reflection, connection and healing to attendees.

Venture with us to the historic grounds of Fort Monroe during the Civil War, where three daring souls sought liberty, and General Butler made a pivotal choice that would ripple through the fabric of history. Through these narratives, we connect the courageous acts of individuals to the grand tapestry of emancipation and civil rights, reminding us that bravery in the face of adversity can indeed shape the course of history.Zooming back to the present, we scrutinize the  experiences of Ray Sprigle, a journalist who assumed a Black man's identity to cast light on the grim reality of segregation in the South. His articles not only revealed the tenacity of the Black community but also the systemic racial injustices that plagued America. Join us as we share resources and invite listener contributions.  Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Since Virginia took ownership the former U.S. Army base in 2011, its struggled with drawing private investment - in part because of issues with the Army-installed utilities.

Welcome back! Back to the US Civil War. Henry seems to be fascinated with it at the moment. Tonight's show has a story about an abusive husband, a control freak, and an unfaithful wife. Cocktail: Camille peach moonshine or blood orange liqueur, club soda, grenadine over ice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paige-johnson86/message

Welcome back! Back to the US Civil War. Henry seems to be fascinated with it at the moment. Tonight's show has a story about an abusive husband, a control freak, and an unfaithful wife. Cocktail: Camille peach moonshine or blood orange liqueur, club soda, grenadine over ice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paige-johnson86/message

It's a LIVE broadcast from Fort Monroe. We are commemorating the 404th landing of the first Africans to English North America! The "20 and ought" Africans arrived aboard the "White Lion", an English privateer ship that landed at Point Comfort, now known as Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Our guests include renowned historian Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, sculptor Brian Owens, and Calvin Pearson, Founder, Project 1619 in Hampton.

Host Junor Francis talks with promoter Tim Receveur, co-founder of Supernova International Ska Festival, which takes place September 14-17, 2023 in Fort Monroe, VA

Governor Glenn Youngkin and students from across the Commonwealth talked about Fort Monroe's role in the Civil War.

In local news, the town of Boone unveiled a new historical marker February 3rd. According to the Watauga Democrat, the historical marker which is placed in downtown Boone was created to honor the area's first post office: Councill's Store. The marker was placed at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and West King Street across from the Jones House, and the marker has been planned since February 2022. In state news, over 70 sea turtles from a North Carolina aquarium have been released into the sea. According to CBS17, the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island released exactly 72 turtles from their facility. The turtles were delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Fort Monroe and from there they were picked up so they could be released at sea. In national news, the 2023 Grammy Awards happened last night, and here are some of the notable highlights from the night. Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny opened the show, and following his performance later in the night, App State's Luke Combs performed on the awards show's stage for the first time. Beyoncé broke the record for now owning the most Grammy awards, Harry Style won the award for best album of the year for his album “Harry's House”, Lizzo won record of the year, and Bonnie Raitt won song of the year, all according to the New York Times. Today's weather is courtesy of Booneweather.com. Today is a sunny day with a high of 50 degrees and a low of 28.

I can't remember a time when so much history has been so concentrated in one "Fort" like it is at Fort Monroe in Virginia. This 400 year old army fort was the site of some of the first ever Africans that landed in America as well as a safe haven for enslaved during the American Civil War. Jefferson Davis was imprisoned there, Edgar Allen Poe served there, Robert E. Lee helped build it...the history is endless.

New draft legislation would create a Chesapeake Bay National Recreation Area – including Fort Monroe as the southern anchor site.

On this segment of We Are Living Healthy we stop by YMCA of the VirginiaPeninsulas.Learn the basics of strength training, proper form, muscle groups, and safety inan entry-level group personal training format. Join other women in learning theproper use of free weights, resistance tubing, and other fitness equipment.Available at Tom & Ann Hunnicutt, Hampton, Northern Neck, Richmond County,R.F. Wilkinson, Victory, Luter, Fort Monroe, and the YMCA Health & WellnessCenter.For more information go to: https://www.ymcavp.org/Watch the Interview on Youtube HereFor more great, We Are Living Healthy content, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on all major podcasting platforms. https://livinghealthy.buzzsprout.comAlready subscribed? Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast so that we can reach as many people that need the help as we can: https://3cstvshow.buzzsprout.com Follow us on Facebook: @WeAreLivingHealthyTVDISCLAIMER: THE CONSULTATIONS OR INTERACTIONS OFFERED ARE NOT MEANT TO REPLACE A CONSULTATION WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN. THE CONSULTATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT STRUCTURED IN A WAY TO PROVIDE HEALTH COUNSELING / DIAGNOSING OF ANY KIND. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE LIVING HEALTHY IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING HEALTH COUNSELOR, PHYSICIAN, ATTORNEY, LEGAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYER, MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. We offer no guarantees or promise of results from event nor assume liability for any information provided. 

With a new grant from the National Park Service, the Fort Monroe Authority plans to prepare Building 14 for residential use once again.

Another View is back on the road - this time broadcasting LIVE from the Fort Monroe Visitors Center, in Hampton, VA. In front of a live audience, we explore the history of Harriett Tubman and the time she spent at Fort Monroe. Did you know that in 1865, she served as a nurse at the Fort, treating wounded Black soldiers and those held as contraband of the Civil War? This fascinating history is told by renowned historian Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander; Joseph Rogers, Manager of Partnerships & Community Engagement-Virginia Museum of History & Culture, in Richmond; and Deanna Mitchell, Superintendent at the Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Church Creek, Maryland.

William and Jeff share a flight of drinks with Russell Tinsley (Founder/Owner) at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending (Brewery).  Russ and the Oozlefinch team are sour beer experts with a genuine passion for not just great beers but also serving their community.  Check out the interview to learn how the history of Fort Monroe, VA; the funny things Russ' son has said and even awkward pick up lines the staff has been subject to have influenced their beer names.  Do yourself a favor and try their beers the first chance you get.  We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.@namesontaps@oozlefinchbeers

Lexi sits in on our beer review this time and we bring out the big guns. Oozlefinch Beers and Blending's Smashmello. A milkshake IPA with an ABV of 6% and IBUs that are nonexistent. Oozlefinch Beers & Blending 81 PATCH ROAD, FORT MONROE, VA 23651 Website - https://oozlefinchbeers.com/ Facebook - @oozlefinchbeer Twitter - @oozlefinchbeer Instagram - oozlefinchbeer Name a beer you would like us to try. Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail.com. We will take on most any topic with Our Take On the World! We are part of the Deluxe Edition Network .... Check out The Other Great Shows on our network at http://www.theden.show #TakeOnTheWorld #theden #Oozlefinchb #smashmello #beerreview On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4v6bFimpr1SSNg7xmvjBSt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oGE5LyUQHSnK1Bt5p_k2gor Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-1178413 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takeontheworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeontheworld/support

In this March 2022 episode we celebrate the life of Harriet Tubman during the month of her 200th birthday. Tubman was, of course, one of the most prominent “conductors” on the Underground Railroad and a woman who self-emancipated from the bondage of slavery. But she was also the first American woman to lead a major military operation in wartime (as a volunteer), a nurse/healer, and recruited black soldiers for the Union war effort. She led humanitarian efforts to bring freedom seekers health services at Fort Monroe. These African Americans were among the Civil War's refugees who found themselves at a site known as "Freedom's Fortress." We hear the voices of Harriet Tubman through Pauletta Jackson and Frederick Douglass through Isaac Points. Writer: Janice Pugh. Producers: Vincent Hostak and Janice Pugh. With thanks to our additional Producer: Susan Billotte.

As we continue our road to the first Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), this episode features two battles. The first one, The Battle Of Pig Point, not really much happened as the Union gunboat USS Harriet Lane attempted to attack Confederate forces at Pig Point, but due to shallow water was unable to accomplish anything. That bring us to one of the first land battles in the war, The Battle Of Big Bethel. Confederate Col. John B. Magruder was sent down the Virginia peninsula to deter any advance on the state capital Richmond by Union troops based at the well-defended post of Fort Monroe, commanded by Maj Gen. Benjamin Butler. Lot's to go through in this one!

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is allowing a large hotel development to push forward without review of impact to the wetlands.

This episode brought to you by the Crypt Keeper. Rebecca Cohen finds the deadly and lonely tale of Joyce Carol Vincent.Lisa recounts a 5 limbed monster in Enfield, the haunted Hotel del Salto in Colombia, and the story behind the term "saved by the bell."Whitney scales the walls of Fort Monroe, Virginia. A base so haunted that the U.S. Army acknowledges its existence. 

This week on the podcast Matt and RJ discuss what they did with their two week break. Matt gives us a breakdown of the Brew Ska Ska music festival he went to on September 11, 2021. Matt and RJ discuss ska music's association with beer and drinking. RJ tells us about a ska band from Costa Rica in Ska Around The World. Lastly, they also give you ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat Ska News….. -2021 Supernova Ska Festival - Livestream Festival Pass The Supernova International Ska Festival is the largest festival dedicated to ska music in the United States. The 2021 festival will be its biggest festival yet with nearly 40 bands and 30 hours of ska including Hepcat, The Skatalites, The Slackers, The Pietasters, Buck-O-Nine, Mustard Plug, The Toasters, Bim Skala Bim, The Skunks, Chris Murray, Mephiskapheles, Half Past Two, Catbite, Stop the presses and many more. The festival will take place on September 17-19 and will be held at the Oozlefinch Brewery at historic Fort Monroe, Virginia on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. All three days $34 One day is $15 https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/products/2021-supernova-ska-festival-livestream-festival-pass?utm_source=halfpasttwo&utm_medium=artistsocials&utm_campaign=supernova-ska-festival -Half Past Two This Wednesday, September 15, half past two is dropping a new video and song called Scratched CD. Death Of Guitar Pop On September 10th Death Of Guitar Pop dropped a new album called Pukka Sounds. https://open.spotify.com/album/3SqelYQs93aWVkVthtibYp?si=5ono1S1fS2aGHY2I7Lv5cA&dl_branch=1 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

Discussing trending topics on Racism in America , how whiteness attempts to stop the education system from the history of racism, and why is Rachel Dolezol starring in a documentary about Black Beauty? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html In late August, 1619, 20-30 enslaved Africans landed at Point Comfort, today's Fort Monroe in Hampton, Va., aboard the English privateer ship White Lion. In Virginia, these Africans were traded in exchange for supplies. Several days later, a second ship (Treasurer) arrived in Virginia with additional enslaved Africans. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 Critical race theory (CRT) is an academic movement of civil rights scholars and activists in the United States who seek to critically examine the law as it intersects with issues of race and to challenge mainstream liberal approaches to racial justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/untoldracism/message

Episode Notes This week in 1861... Civil War loomed in in America. South Carolina troops had fired on Charleston's Fort Sumter. President Abraham Lincoln sent reinforcements to Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia and put Major General Benjamin Butler in charge. When three enslaved Virginia men escaped and showed up at the fort to take refuge, Gen. Butler wasn't sure what to do at first. He ended up making "Freedom's Fortress."

The James River Association will once again provide its annual ‘Kids in Kayaks’ programs to get students in the Middle and Lower James River Watershed on the water for several days of adventure, appreciation, and education. The program began at the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Baltimore National Heritage Area in 2015. In 2018, Fort Monroe created a new chapter in collaboration with the James River Association and National Parks Conservation Association. Kids in Kayaks exposes a diverse group of middle school age students to kayaking while they also learn environmental topics covered in the eighth grade...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Step on up to the buffet and don’t be afraid to go back for seconds, ‘cause this week the BnB crew are getting their nosh on with some Food Ghosts! Melissa take the first helping with the story of the Whitney House, a restaurant known for fancy windows and drunk children. Then Vanessa serves up the tale of Fort Monroe, which is lousy with “morose looking” ghosts peen and a boozy Oozlefinch. Our beer this week is Caramel Current Imperial Pastry Stout from Coronado Brewing Company. Who will win in the battle of sexy lumber vs confederate tits? Listen and find out!

In this episode, we discuss our paranormal investigation of the famous Fort Monroe. If you'd like to submit your own story to be shared on The Ghosties Podcast, email us @ theghostiespodcast@gmail.com You can also submit a story to us on our website @ https://theghostiespodcast.yolasite.com/ You can connect with us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostiespodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theghostiespodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theghostiespodcast/support

This week we left Washington DC and Northern Virginia and made our way to the military bases at the mouth of the James River, then to Fort Bragg and ultimately into South Carolina. We stayed with family friends at the beginning of the week and visited with the Scott family in Raleigh. So far on the tour, we had been with friends most days, but this week we began to have some days to ourselves. The cadence of the tour is beginning to be established.

This episode tells the legends surrounding Taps and explores the ghostly tales surrounding Fort Monroe.

Welcome to this week’s show and welcome to Halloween in a year that has been definitely one of the annals of human history. This year I thought maybe it might be kind of fun to inject a little Poe back into everyone’s life. So instead of doing something about writing, I thought it could be fun to recite a couple of my favorite works by Edgar Allen Poe. Edgar Allen Poe, or Poe as we call him, was born on January 18th 1809 in Boston. In 1811, the family moved to Richmond, Virginia and forever he would be associated with that city. As a matter of fact, if you go to Richmond Virginia today you can visit the Poe museum. In 1826 he began his studies at the University of Virginia where he studied ancient and modern languages. He would eventually join the Army and you can see a small display to him at the casemate museum at Fort Monroe. You can visit the entire fort today. I remember having to go the Fort Monroe when it was still an active installation.Poe wrote and had several positions in magazines and literary journals. Always having issues with gambling, he was constantly in debt. Though he still managed to amass quite a stable of literary pieces while alive. On October 7th 1849, he passed away. And although many people had provided accounts of his last days, no one is really sure how he died.If you ask me what pieces of his work I love the best, I would have to tell you the poem the bells and the story, A Cask of Amontillado are my favorite.The Bells is one of his works which was not published in his lifetime. Published in November of 1849 (one month after his passing), it is evocative of the movement through life. Each of the stanzas gets longer until the reader gets to the final tolling of the bells, so to speak.Speaking of bells, did you catch the bells at the end of The Cask of Amontillado? They are jingling on the hat of a jester which is supposed to be a source of merriment. You have to ask yourself if the bells were Fortunato’s true character or was it just a disguise and Montresor murdered someone who did him little harm? Speaking of symbols, the Cask of Amontillado certainly has tons of it. Published in 1846 in the magazine Godey's Lady's Book, it is dripping with irony. It chronicles the murderous intentions of Senior Montresor and his adversary, Fortunato. Fortunato was said to have caused him a thousand insults. Thank you very much for listening. Happy Halloween everyone! This is Bryan the Writer, signing off.Support the show (http://paypal.me/BryanNowak)

William and Jeff share a flight of drinks with Russell Tinsley (Founder/Owner) at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending (Brewery). Russ and the Oozlefinch team are sour beer experts with a genuine passion for not just great beers but also serving their community. Check out the interview to learn how the history of Fort Monroe, VA; the funny things Russ' son has said and even awkward pick up lines the staff has been subject to have influenced their beer names. Do yourself a favor and try their beers the first chance you get. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.@namesontaps@oozlefinchbeers

This bonus episode accompanies episode 2.2, If people saw that slavery was getting started, why didn't they stop it? In our conversations surrounding the questions in the show, we sometimes encounter stories that don’t fit within the main episode, but are compelling enough that we don’t want to keep them to ourselves. In talking through this question, several of our guests shared with us stories about their personal experiences encountering race and the other legacies of slavery. You'll hear from Robin and Terry from Fort Monroe, and Catherine and Andre from Point Made Learning. www.lincolncottage.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know the year that Christopher Columbus landed in America and the year that Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth. But too few know that in 1619, a slave ship arrived in Hampton, Virginia carrying human cargo. While slavery had existed previously, this was the first time in the colonies. This week's episode is about the "Contraband Decision" at Fort Monroe that created a refuge for escaped slaves. Enjoying the podcast? Visit patreon.com/thisismysouth For more stories and show notes, visit thisismysouth.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/ThisIsMySouth Instagram: instagram.com/ThisIsMySouth

As we learn about Harriet Tubman, we not only peer into the incredible life of one of our country’s most iconic heroes, we also get a better understanding of the broader experience for African Americans in the 19th Century.In this episode, we travel to museums throughout Virginia and to the presidential homes of Thomas Jefferson (Monticello) and James Madison (Montpelier) to hear how the stories of that African American experience are being told today.We hear from Eola Dance and Robin Reed from Fort Monroe, historians Ed Ayers of the Backstory history podcast and Elvatrice Belsches, Niya Bates and Gayle Jessup White from Jefferson’s Monticello. Christian Cotz from Madison’s Montpelier and Stephanie Arduini of the American Civil War Museum. If you’d like to learn more about visiting places that tell the story of Harriet Tubman, The Underground Railroad and the 19th Century African American experience, especially in the state of Virginia, go to Virginia.org/Harriet.“Following Harriet” was produced by INGREDIENT with Tanner Latham as executive producer and Tanya Ott as the writer and director.”Following Harriet” is sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Film Office. Special research thanks to the Black History Museum in Richmond and the City of Petersburg, Virginia and the Petersburg Preservation Task Force.

Dr. Alex Gee talks to Joseph Rogers about his experience of bringing his ancestors and historical figures to life. Rogers does living historical interpretation work by acting as slaves at public and private historical sites around the country. Recently, he took part in a federal 1619 commemorative event at Fort Monroe.  alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

In late August 1619, twenty or more enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia at what’s now called Fort Monroe. They were the first Africans documented in British North America. We speak with Terry Brown, Fort Monroe’s park superintendent about how the park--and America--are commemorating their arrival. We hear from the Tuckers, the descendants of the very first African-American baby, and learn about their work to uncover the stories of their ancestors. Hear more from the Tuckers on our sister show, BackStory. Poet Synnika Lofton (Norfolk State University) reflects on 1619 and shares how he channels his political thoughts into art. When Ana Edwards (Virginia Commonwealth University) first heard the story of Gabriel, an enslaved blacksmith who attempted a rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, she knew she needed to share it. She explains how new efforts to commemorate the lives and rebellions of enslaved Virginians in this Confederate capital are reshaping Richmond today. Richmond poet Joshua Poteat shares how he has been inspired by Gabriel’s story.

This month is the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to English North America. For years, history books taught us they arrived in Jamestown, but now we know they actually arrived at Point Comfort - today's Fort Monroe. We broadcast from Fort Monroe with a live audience! Our guests include historian Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander and National Park Superintendent Terry Brown.

Naro Expanded Video, a treasure to many in the Norfolk and Ghent community, will sadly close its doors at the end of August. You can join them for a final farewell celebration on August 25th. Also, we speak with the Outreach Coordinator for Norfolk's Women, Infants and Children Program. We then hear from Kathy Spangler about the 1619 Commemoration at Fort Monroe. We end the show by checking in with what's happening This Week in Mal's World.

What does Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, Edgar Allan Poe, and a cat all have in common? They are all speculated to be ghosts at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Join us as we dive into the rich history and ghost stories to find out exactly what does lie behind the Freedom Fortress' Walls. 

THE FORT MONROE STORY 400 Years of History

This week author Joel Moore and I will be joined by Terry Brown, a leading authority on Fort Monroe. The Shithsonian starts its entry about the fort: As a white child in southern Virginia, I thought his first name was “Beast” because everyone called him that. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler was our nemesis—the Union commander of Fort Monroe, at the entrance to southeastern Virginia’s vast natural harbor; the churl who ordered the women of New Orleans to yield the sidewalk whenever Yankee soldiers approached; the officer who returned to oversee the occupation of Norfolk. But I was never told how Butler and Fort Monroe figured in one of the pivotal moments of the Civil War. I hope that you will join us for what I am sure will be a great program This is an encore presentation

In which I interview Fort Monroe's superintendent Terry Brown.

This week author Joel Moore and I will be joined by Terry Brown, a leading authority on Fort Monroe. The Shithsonian starts its entry about the fort: As a white child in southern Virginia, I thought his first name was “Beast” because everyone called him that. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler was our nemesis—the Union commander of Fort Monroe, at the entrance to southeastern Virginia’s vast natural harbor; the churl who ordered the women of New Orleans to yield the sidewalk whenever Yankee soldiers approached; the officer who returned to oversee the occupation of Norfolk. But I was never told how Butler and Fort Monroe figured in one of the pivotal moments of the Civil War. I hope that you will join us for what I am sure will be a great program

The beginning of African American contributions to this nation began in 1619 right here in Virginia, specifically at Fort Monroe in Hampton, where the first Africans to English North America arrived. On the next Another View, we'll talk about that first landing, and about the pivotal role Fort Monroe played in slavery and emancipation. Our guests include Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Ph.D, Historian and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University, and Terry Brown, Superintendent, National Park Service Fort Monroe National Monument. Join us as we look back at the history...and look forward as Virginia prepares to commemorate the 400th year of the beginning of our nation.

On this edition of Another View, we gear up for our next "Race: Let's Talk About It" discussion - the topic this time is "The Talk"... the often difficult, but important discussion that Black and Latino families have with their children about avoiding confrontations with police officers. Our guests for this discussion include Dwayne Bryant, author of "The Stop" a book designed to improve police and community relations. For years, Bryant has shared his real life personal encounters with police, some humorous and some dangerous, to teach young people how to interact with law enforcement. Also joining the discussion is Amos Jones, Associate Professor of Law at Campbell University, who will share his personal narrative and talk about rights both during and after a police stop. We invite you to tune in on Friday, February 17th at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us live on this blog. Then join us on Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30 - 8P for a town hall discussion at Fort Monroe Theatre, 42 Tidball Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651. The town hall is FREE and open to everyone, but we'd appreciate it if you would register. Visit www.whro.org/TalkAboutRace to sign up.

Signed Books by the Author: Link Similar Authors: Steve Martini, Richard North Patterson, Alex Berenson, Michael Palmer. His Website: www.Davidbaldacci.com Follow him on Twitter: Link Like his Facebook: Link About "No Mans Land" by David Baldacci. Two men. Thirty years. John Puller's mother, Jackie, vanished thirty years ago from Fort Monroe, Virginia, when Puller was just a boy. Paul Rogers has been in prison for ten years. But twenty years before that, he was at Fort Monroe. One night three decades ago, Puller's and Rogers' worlds collided with devastating results, and the truth has been buried ever since. Until now. Military investigators, armed with a letter from a friend of Jackie's, arrive in the hospital room of Puller's father—a legendary three-star now debilitated with a deepening senility—and reveal that Puller Sr. has been accused of murdering Jackie. Aided by his brother Robert Puller, an Air Force major, and Veronica Knox, who works for a shadowy U.S. intelligence organization, Puller begins a journey that will take him into his own past, to find the truth about his mother.

Los primeros esclavos africanos fueron traídos a la comodidad del punto, de hoy Fort Monroe en Hampton, Virginia, 30 millas río abajo de Jamestown, Virginia en 1619. Los colonos ingleses trataron estos cautivos como sirvientes y los pusieron en libertad después de varios años. Esta práctica fue reemplazado gradualmente por el sistema de la esclavitud basada en la raza utilizada en el Caribe. En 1700 había 25.000 esclavos negros en las colonias continentales de América del Norte, alrededor del 10% de la población. La Proclamación de Emancipación fue una orden ejecutiva emitida por el presidente Abraham Lincoln el 1 de enero de 1863. En un solo golpe que cambió el estatus legal, como lo reconoce el gobierno de Estados Unidos, de 3 millones de esclavos en áreas designadas de la Confederación de "esclavo" para "Liberto" Las leyes de Jim Crow eran las leyes estatales y locales en los Estados Unidos promulgaron entre 1876 y 1965. Encargaron la segregación de jure en todas las instalaciones públicas, con un estado supuestamente "separados pero iguales" para los estadounidenses negros. La mano ejecutora de tanta represion social siempre fue la policia, que curiosamente, en su mayoria suele tener una plantilla de miembros blancos anglo-sajones. Hoy vamos a hablar de los origenes historicos de la policia y de la poblacion AfroAmericana, y explicar como la tension racial obedece a un sistema que esta feliz implantando tension y creando un ambiente hostil a toda costa. VIAS DE CONTACTO: Email: laclave45@mail.com Web: clave45.wordpress.com Google+ : podclave45@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/laclave45 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clave45/

The year 1619 is a landmark for the United States and especially for Virginia. Three cultures - American Indian, English and African - began forging the seeds of democracy, diversity and opportunity." That quote comes from Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr., co-chair of the 2019 Commemoration. The official launch of "American Evolution Virginia to America 1619-2019" begins this weekend with the commemoration of African Arrival Day at Fort Monroe in Hampton.Another View will be LIVE from the Gazebo at Fort Monroe on Friday, August 19 at noon and you are invited to attend! Come watch us live as we discuss the history of the landing of the first Africans to English America and the significance of that landing at Fort Monroe. Our guests include Glenn Oder, Executive Director, Fort Monroe Authority; Terry Brown, new Superintendent of the Fort Monroe National Monument; Tina Rollins, Director of the Hampton University Library; and Vanessa Thaxton-Ward, Director of the Hampton University Museum.

Adam Goodheart’s keynote address at the 2011 AASLH Meeting. Goodheart identifies Fort Sumter and Fort Monroe as significant places of memory for the American people. He first equates the attack on Fort Sumner in 1861 to the present day September 11th attacks as an event that struck Americans across the nation. He then discusses Fort Monroe and the role it played in slavery. He says that while it was the beginning of slavery in America, it was also the place of its end; which certainly makes it a significant place of remembering. Download at: http://resource.aaslh.org/view/adam-goodheart-keynote-speaker-2011-aaslh-annual-meeting/

“Civil War Voices from York County, PA” “Civil War Voices from York County, PA” mixes reminiscences from the inhabitants of York County, Pa., many handed down to descendants, with a strong focus on the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. Authors Scott Mingus and James McClure have uncovered or received dozens of previously unpublished diaries, journals, Civil War letters from the field, and similar first-person accounts that provide glimpses into the hearts of the soldiers and citizens.  We see the loneliness of a Yorker serving as a guard at Fort Monroe, Va., whose mundane routine is broken by a visit from U.S. Grant and President Lincoln. We see the fear and uncertainty expressed by a worried housewife as rumors of the impending Confederate invasion reach northwestern York County. We hear the defiance in the voice of a former soldier who is willing to pick up the musket again in defense of his country. We hear the voice of a young York man who helps in the gruesome field hospitals at Gettysburg, an experience that leads him into a career as a physician. We learn how a frightened child hides silently in a cherry tree as gray-coated soldiers rode through her parents' farm. These voices, and nearly two hundred more, bring to life what it was like to live in south-central Pennsylvania during America's most tumultuous period. Scott Mingus has written “Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863”; “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign” five other Civil War books, an numerous magazine articles. He is a sanctioned Civil War guide for the York County Heritage Trust. He is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, and is a graduate of Miami University n Oxford, OH. James McClure is the author of “East of Gettysburg: A Gray Shadow Crosses York County, PA”; “Almost Forgotten” A Glimpse at Black History in York County, PA”; and three other books on York County history. He earned a master’s degree in American Studies at Penn State Harrisburg and is editor of the York Daily Record/ Sunday News.

Alan Spears is the Cultural Resources Director for the National Parks Conservation Association. Alan Spears and I had the opportunity to sit down together and talk about cultural resources at the Ranger Rendezvous, the annual conference of the Association of National Park Rangers.  Alan got his start in the outdoors chasing frogs at Fort Dupont in Washington DC. Alan's presentation at the Ranger Rendezvous was about Urban Parks. His story shows the impact urban parks can have a child. And in this case, the child who played in nearby woods grew up to help the National Park Service protect and interpret cultural resources.  In this episode, we also talk about Harpers Ferry, Fort Monroe and the National Park Service's role in interpreting slavery as a root cause of the Civil War.  We also talk about why it is important for the National Park Service to tell stories that don't always have a storybook ending, like the Manhatten Project.    Alan reminds us; the National Park Service should be proud of the work they do and what they have collectively accomplished.  While discussing the challenge of enhancing cultural diversity in park staff and visitation, Alan mentions the Greening Youth Foundation as an example of an organization having an impact.  Find Park Leaders on Facebook. 

In which we see the Army of the Potomac disembark at Fort Monroe and start its march up the Peninsula in April, 1862.

Today, World Footprints will explore element of American history from small towns and historic hotels to Fort Monroe. We'll also visit the shanty town of Mondesa which sits just outside of Swakopmund, Namibia. There we will mingle with the locals and witness how black Namibians are preserving their history and traditions. Fort Monroe in Virginia has been defending America since 1607 and today it remains the largest stone fortification in the United States. Tour guide Robin Reed gives us the backstory of the Fort's rich history and the important role it has played in American history. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is on a mission to preserve and share all of America's history. We'll share the work the organization is doing and we'll introduce two interesting historic hotels in Washington, DC--the Mayflower and the Morrison-Clark. Small towns in America are often overlooked as tourist destinations but if you really want to experience real Americana you should go off the beaten path and visit a small town where you can uncover a treasure trove of goodies. Some of the most authentic travel experiences and unique stories can be found in small and rural towns and we will explore a few. The beach resort of Swakopmund, Namibia is an example of German colonial architecture and culture. However, a majority of the population of Swakopmund lives in settlements that were developed for indigenous black Namibians. We will introduce you to some of the locals we met on a walk through the Mondesa district.

Today, World Footprints will explore elements of American history from small towns and historic hotels to Fort Monroe.  We'll also visit the shanty town of Mondesa which sits just outside of Swakopmund, Namibia.  There we will mingle with the locals and witness how black Namibians are preserving their history and traditions. Fort Monroe in Virginia has been defending America since 1607 and today it remains the largest stone fortification in the United States.   Tour guide Robin Reed gives us the backstory of the Fort's rich history and the important role it has played in American history. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is on a mission to preserve and share all of America's history.  We'll share the work the organization is doing and we'll introduce two interesting historic hotels in Washington, DC--the Mayflower and the Morrison-Clark. Small towns in America are often overlooked as tourist destinations but if you really want to experience real Americana you should go off the beaten path and visit a small town where you can uncover a treasure trove of goodies. Some of the most authentic travel experiences and unique stories can be found in small and rural towns and we will explore a few.  The beach resort of Swakopmund, Namibia is an example of German colonial architecture and culture.  However, a majority of the population of Swakopmund lives in settlements that were developed for indigenous black Namibians.  We will introduce you to some of the locals we met on a walk through the Mondesa district.   Photo credit:  Ian Fitzpatrick

Flight to Freedom: "The Fields Family and Freedom’s Fortress”  What would you risk to gain freedom for your family? Martha Ann Fields, her children, and her husband Washington Fields risked all to escape enslavement in Hanover County, VA to reach freedom at Fort Monroe – known as “Freedom’s Fortress” – in Hampton, Va. during the Civil War. “Flight to Freedom” is a dramatic interpretation of their journey, told through dramatic reading, song, and multimedia clips. Presented by Ajena Rogers, historical interpreter and a Fields family descendant and Drusilla Pair, genealogical researcher. Ajena Cason Rogers, a native of Roanoke, VA, has been an impassioned interpreter of the African American experience her entire National Park Service career and is a proud descendant of Washington Fields (1815-1868) and his wife Martha Ann Fields (1813-1891) and their son James A. Fields (1844-1903). She now lives in Hanover County, where the family originated. Drusilla Pair, a native of Newport News, VA, has been tracing her family history since 1994.  She is not a descendant of the Fields family but became interested in researching the history of the Fields family after attending a presentation by Gregory Cherry (1955-2007) who shared how he acquired and restored the James A. Fields House.  She is a member of the Hampton Roads Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) and the Hampton Roads Association for the Study African American Life and History (ASALH). Visit the Fields House Blog for more information about the James A. Fields House at www.jamesafieldshouse.blogspot.com

The nation's newest National Monument is right in our own backyard. Fort Monroe once stood as a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay, but a new battle may be taking shape over the fort and its surrounding land's future. Today on HearSay, Cathy Lewis is speaking with citizens and professionals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the historic site's rich history and ensuring its future as beacon for economic and educational growth. Join us for the conversation!

Hey, Jack Keroua' It was 42 years ago this month that the fabled "King of the Beats," Jack Kerouac, passed away at the young age of 47. On today's broadcast we'll talk with bestselling author Mike D'Orso about Kerouac's legacy, which is still lionized by poets, novelists and musicians today. Ghosts of Virginia's Tidewater From the ghost of Jefferson Davis's iron-willed widow who walks the dank corridors of Fort Monroe to the restless presence of Cornwallis's soldiers killed at the Battle of Yorktown, Hampton Roads is rife with eerie tales of the tragic and unexplained. In this segment of HearSay, paranormal expert and author L.B. Taylor Jr. revisits classic ghost stories from his latest collection.

After 188 years of service, Fort Monroe closed as an Army base. That means a lot of things to a lot of people. From the African American perspective, there's a history that must be preserved. On the next Another View we talk with George Wallace, Vice Mayor of Hampton, and Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, history professor with Norfolk State University, about the closing of the base and the historical implications. Plus, Lisa Godley introduces us to Sheila Arnold who makes history come alive through creative interpretations. It's all on Another View, Friday, September 16 at NOON on 89.5 WHRV-FM.

The clock is ticking on a final decisions about the future of Fort Monroe. The US Army closes the post in Hampton on September 15, 2011. On Tuesday of this week, officials will have hosted two meetings to help wage public support for making Ft. Monroe a National Park. On Wednesday's program, we'll talk with local leaders and advocates about the latest developments on this ongoing story.

In less than six months the U.S. Army will turn over the keys to Fort Monroe to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since the fort sits in the environs of Hampton, the fort finds itself in a federal, state and local mix. Join us Tuesday on HearSay for the very latest on the upcoming hand-over and plan of use for this historic piece of land in Hampton.

Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us the story of Captain Scott Smiley, "Within days of Smiley’s arrival at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, a civilian social worker encouraged his wife to fill out forms to medically retire him. “Instantly, this thing inside me was like ‘No, this isn’t right,’” Tiffany Smiley, now 25, recalled. “It was just this gut feeling.” Through weeks and months to come, as Scott Smiley’s body healed, as he learned how to walk with a cane and read Braille, he and his wife were told by doctors and therapists in Washington; Tacoma, Wash., and Palo Alto, Calif.: Your Army career is over. Smiley – earnest, outgoing, quick to poke fun at himself, devoutly religious – has proved them wrong. Taking advantage of the Army’s new willingness to consider allowing seriously injured soldiers to stay in uniform, and with the backing of superiors all the way up to a three-star general, Smiley has settled into a job at Fort Monroe’s Training and Doctrine Command." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The SYSK archive can be found here and the Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Bruce McQuain from Blackfive joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and he is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. This week Bruce told us the story of Captain Scott Smiley, "Within days of Smiley’s arrival at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, a civilian social worker encouraged his wife to fill out forms to medically retire him. “Instantly, this thing inside me was like ‘No, this isn’t right,’” Tiffany Smiley, now 25, recalled. “It was just this gut feeling.” Through weeks and months to come, as Scott Smiley’s body healed, as he learned how to walk with a cane and read Braille, he and his wife were told by doctors and therapists in Washington; Tacoma, Wash., and Palo Alto, Calif.: Your Army career is over. Smiley – earnest, outgoing, quick to poke fun at himself, devoutly religious – has proved them wrong. Taking advantage of the Army’s new willingness to consider allowing seriously injured soldiers to stay in uniform, and with the backing of superiors all the way up to a three-star general, Smiley has settled into a job at Fort Monroe’s Training and Doctrine Command." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce does an incredible job with the series every week. The SYSK archive can be found here and the Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-8pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

On September 15, 2011, The US Army will close up all operations at Fort Monroe, the Colonial-era fortress at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula. The decision to close was part of the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission aimed at cutting military costs. So what happens when the Army transfers the property to Virginia? Will it become a National Park? Will it be split so parts of the Fort will be preserved, and other parts developed? Join us on today's HearSay to discuss all the possibilities and share your thoughts.

In just over a year the Army will turn control of Fort Monroe over to the state. We'll talk with Kate Wiltrout of The Virginian-Pilot, Historian John Quarstein, William A. Armbruster, the Executive Director of the Fort Monroe Authority, and Mark Perreault, President of Citizens for a Fort Monroe National Park about the future prospects of the historic 570-acre site.