RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_338104d0-d21a-4bfe-8b21-67f8a46d0d94 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:35:41 +0000 Treasures of Virginia https://redcircle.com/shows/treasures-of-virginia en-US All rights reserved. Virginia Museum of History & Culture In the Treasures of Virginia ™ podcast, delve deep into the stories behind the remarkable objects on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition ( https://virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/treasures-virginia ) at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Each episode in this mini-series is a journey through time, guided by the artifacts that have shaped Virginia's rich and diverse history. Interviews with expert historians and curators offer listeners a comprehensive understanding of Virginia's past and its enduring impact on the present. © 2025 Virginia Museum of History & Culture 338104d0-d21a-4bfe-8b21-67f8a46d0d94 In the Treasures of Virginia™ podcast, delve deep into the stories behind the remarkable objects on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Each episode in this mini-series is a journey through time, guided by the artifacts that have shaped Virginia's rich and diverse history. Interviews with expert historians and curators offer listeners a comprehensive understanding of Virginia's past and its enduring impact on the present.

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]]> episodic no Virginia Museum of History & Culture podcast@virginiahistory.org no full The Lead Plate that Started a World War The Lead Plate that Started a World War 2 Virginia Museum of History & Culture In the second episode of this mini-series, learn about the Céloron Plate, one of the most important artifacts to survive from Virginia’s colonial period and a catalyst for a world war, featured in the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Treasures of Virginia exhibition. Hear the multi-layered story behind this object, its impacts on American history at large, and what is required to preserve such a delicate object. In the second episode of this mini-series, learn about the Céloron Plate, one of the most important artifacts to survive from Virginia’s colonial period and a catalyst for a world war, featured in the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Treasures of Virginia exhibition. Hear the multi-layered story behind this object, its impacts on American history at large, and what is required to preserve such a delicate object.

Guests:

  • Andrew Talkov, Senior Director for Curatorial Affairs at the VMHC


Episode Resources:

  • See the Céloron Plate on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition at the VMHC in Richmond. Plan your visit. 
  • Read more about the Céloron Plate in this article from the VMHC. 
]]> <p>In the second episode of this mini-series, learn about the Céloron Plate, one of the most important artifacts to survive from Virginia’s colonial period and a catalyst for a world war, featured in the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture’s (VMHC) <em>Treasures of Virginia</em> exhibition. Hear the multi-layered story behind this object, its impacts on American history at large, and what is required to preserve such a delicate object.</p><h4><strong>Guests:</strong></h4><ul><li>Andrew Talkov, Senior Director for Curatorial Affairs at the VMHC</li></ul><p><br></p><h4><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></h4><ul><li>See the Céloron Plate on display in the <em>Treasures of Virginia</em> exhibition at the VMHC in Richmond. <a href="https://virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/treasures-virginia" rel="nofollow">Plan your visit.</a> </li><li>Read more about the Céloron Plate in <a href="https://virginiahistory.org/learn/celoron-plate" rel="nofollow">this article</a> from the VMHC. </li></ul> 1d2b097b-19d3-4e18-8d8f-b871ce9acf9c https://virginiahistory.org/learn/treasures-virginia-podcast/lead-plate-started-world-war Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 1890 no full A Virginia Luminary and Her Writing Desk A Virginia Luminary and Her Writing Desk 1 Virginia Museum of History & Culture In the first episode of this mini-series, learn about a writing desk owned by the Lynchburg poet and civil rights activist Anne Spencer, featured in the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Treasures of Virginia exhibition. Hear a reflection on the life and career of Anne Spencer, her literary and societal contributions, and the significance of this unique object.


Guests:

  • Dr. Karen Sherry, (former) Senior Curator at the VMHC
  • Shaun Spencer-Hester, granddaughter of Anne Spencer and the Executive Director and Curator of the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum


Episode Resources:

  • See Anne Spencer’s writing desk on display in the Treasures of Virginia exhibition at the VMHC in Richmond. Plan your visit. 
  • Learn more about Anne Spencer at the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia. Book a tour.
]]> <p>In the first episode of this mini-series, learn about a writing desk owned by the Lynchburg poet and civil rights activist Anne Spencer, featured in the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture’s (VMHC) <em>Treasures of Virginia</em> exhibition. Hear a reflection on the life and career of Anne Spencer, her literary and societal contributions, and the significance of this unique object.</p><h4><br></h4><h4><strong>Guests:</strong></h4><ul><li>Dr. Karen Sherry, (former) Senior Curator at the VMHC</li><li>Shaun Spencer-Hester, granddaughter of Anne Spencer and the Executive Director and Curator of the Anne Spencer House &amp; Garden Museum</li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></h4><ul><li>See Anne Spencer’s writing desk on display in the <em>Treasures of Virginia</em> exhibition at the VMHC in Richmond. <a href="https://virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/treasures-virginia" rel="nofollow">Plan your visit.</a> </li><li>Learn more about Anne Spencer at the Anne Spencer House &amp; Garden Museum in Lynchburg, Virginia. <a href="https://www.annespencermuseum.org/" rel="nofollow">Book a tour.</a></li></ul> e027fccd-c805-48c0-9071-d9c0faad5d3c https://virginiahistory.org/learn/treasures-virginia-podcast/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2090 no