Wildlife conservation expert Dr. Jessica Roberts sits down with me as we unravel the history of the extinct Carolina parrot of North America. Jess discusses Wild Virginia’s projects, her personal inspirations, and what you as a citizen can do to advocate for the preservation of our natural world. This interview has laughs, professional insights, and eerie history that will make you sweat. Big thank you to Wild Virginia & Dr. Jessica Roberts for making this possible!

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Virginia’s Habitat Connectivity Hub → https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7d09dfd6b426487eb50ac75bb01d81ef

Wild Virginia: 

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Find Your Representative → https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Audubon’s Birds of America, Carolina Parrot : https://www.audubon.org/art/birds-of-america/carolina-parrot

Audubon’s Birds of America, Passenger Pigeon : https://www.audubon.org/art/birds-of-america/passenger-pigeon

Brooch made of Carolina Parakeet: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2021/july/reviving-the-cold-case-of-the-carolina-parakeet-extinction.html

Courtney of Natural Museum of History and the Cornell Fashion & Textile Collection

Carolina Parakeet Eggs, Credit of Joel Sartore https://www.joelsartore.com/bir038-00037/

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Join host Elisha and special guest Kaylene as they delve into the rich history of Richmond, Virginia's iconic Byrd Park Pump House. This Gothic Revival masterpiece, once served dual purposes: pumping water from the James River to the Byrd Park Reservoir and hosting elegant social gatherings in its open-air ballroom. Learn about its architectural significance, its role in Richmond's development, and the ongoing restoration efforts led by the Friends of Pump House organization. Discover how this historic landmark is poised to become a vibrant community space once again. Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and GHOSTS?​

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We’re talking real advice, personal projects, a little sass, and a whole lot of facts. Because yes, your resume can have personality without getting you in trouble.

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Step aboard for a haunting tale of speed, tragedy, and folklore as Elisha's Eerie History takes on the infamous story of Ol' 97, the train that met its doom in Danville, Virginia. Recorded live at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, this special episode features our incredible guest, Barbara Rypkema, who brings her expertise and storytelling flair to this chilling piece of history.

Shoutout to the amazing Alicia Hollingsworth for making this event possible—your support means the world!

Virginia Museum of Transportation website. https://www.vmt.org/

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Ahoy! In this episode, Elisha delves into the daring exploits of Blackbeard and other infamous pirates who roamed the waters off Virginia's coast, uncovering tales of treasure, intrigue, and high-seas adventure. Join Elisha as we navigate through history to reveal the thrilling stories that have shaped Virginia's pirate lore.

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Brittany and Elisha discuss the tragedy of the Court Street Baptist Church Stampede of 1878. In this episode we discuss how a tragedy lead to one of "the finest religious structures in the South" being built that held housed the likes of major civil rights activists including Martin Luther King Jr. 

Sources:

• Critograph, Volume 83, Number 19, 21 March 1996
• Court Street Baptist Church Website
• Court Street Baptist Church Wiki
• R C Burkholder Wiki
• The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920
• Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper  1878-11-09: Vol 47 Iss 1206
• Alexandria gazette. [volume], October 18, 1878, Image 2
• The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]), 17 Oct. 1878. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
• Duiguid Burial Record
• What Happens During a Stampede and How to Stay Safe?
• Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 - http://www.wdl.org/media/2714/service/thumbnail/6000x6000/1/1.jpg Gallery: http://www.wdl.org/en/item/2714/
• https://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/hhh.va1127.photos.160137p/1
• https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Court_St_Bapt_Rear_Lynchburg_Nov_08.JPG
• https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Court_St_Bapt_Lynchburg_Nov_08.JPG

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Join hosts Arlo and Elisha as they delve into the depths of one of the worst geographic events in Virginia’s history. 

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Sources:

Nelson County Sheriff William Whitehead Honored for Actions During 1969 Floods. 1971.

Bodies Recovered After the Intensive Flooding In Nelson County. 1969.

Organizations and Individuals Donate Cars, Tires, Gasoline, and Labor to Nelson County Residents Who Lost Their Transportation In Recent Floods. 1969.

Emery Fitzgerald of Nelson County and His Horse Receive a Commendation From the Red Cross for Saving His Mother-in-law From the Flooding of the Tye River. 1969.

https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/hurricane-camille-august-1969/

Farmville Herald, Volume 80, Number 70, 27 May 1970

 https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/hurricane-camille-august-1969/

Southwest Times, Volume 66, Number 155, 27 August 1969

https://nelsonhistorical.org/cpage.php?pt=21

YouTube: Living in Virginia: Remembering Hurricane Camille

Lebanon News, Volume 89, Number 4556, 3 September 1969

Southwest Times, Volume 66, Number 156, 28 August 1969

https://open.spotify.com/episode/35KiDY1f8uOuRIEcfl9emc?si=bd7ee102bf874dc0

Southwest Times, Volume 66, Number 152, 24 August 1969

Yellow Jacket, Volume 84, Number 6, 13 November 1998

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Get ready for some wicked vibes on Elisha's Eerie History podcast, where hosts Elisha and Brooke spill the tea on Grace Sherwood, aka the Witch of Pungo! 🧙‍♀️ Brooke spills the deets on her own fam's spooky witchy moments – 

A supercharged tale of feminine power, this episode is serving major spellcaster realness, so don't sleep on it! 🕯️✨ 
#WitchPlease 

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@rsander051010, et al. “Grace Sherwood Statue, Namesake of Witchduck Rd.” Instagram, www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1009857865/grace-sherwood-statue-namesake-of-witchduck-rd/?img_index=1.

Burns, Preston, et al. “Grace Sherwood Statue.” Google Reviews, g.co/kgs/VwY3SjZ. Accessed 1 Mar. 2024.

Gambony, Gina. “Open Channel: The Legacy of Grace Sherwood, the Alleged ‘Witch of Pungo.’” WHRO.Org, 28 Oct. 2021, whro.org/radio/23942-the-legacy-of-grace-sherwood-the-alleged-witch-of-pungo.

“Grace Sherwood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Dec. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Sherwood#.

Matteson, T H. “The Examination of a Witch (Painting).” Wikipedia, Peabody Essex Museum , 4 Sept. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Examination_of_a_Witch_(painting).

“Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society .” Political Arena, 25 June 1833, p. Page 2.

“Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society .” Virginia Free Press, 11 July 1833, p. Page 1.

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Dive into the mysterious and haunting history of a forgotten community nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, now concealed within the bounds of the Shenandoah National Park. Join hosts Elisha and Kaylene on a riveting journey as they unveil the dark and twisted tales that unfolded in what would later become known as the Bible Belt. Together, they embark on an exploration of the abandoned remnants, stumbling upon a family cemetery that whispers secrets of a bygone era. Tune in for a spine-tingling episode that delves into the forgotten stories and lingering echoes of a community etched into the shadows of the Appalachian mountains.

Archdeaconry of the Blue Ridge, 1904-1935, Episcopal Church. Diocese of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. 

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Kendall, Kristie. “Pocosan: The Land of Whoops and Whippoorahills.” The Piedmont Virginian, 25 Feb. 2016, piedmontvirginian.com/pocosan-the-land-of-whoops-and-whippoorwills/#:~:text=Established%20in%201908%20by%20Archdeacon,beautiful%20log%20and%20frame%20cabin. 

Kendall, Kristie. These Hills Were Home: A Walking History Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Greene and Western Madison County, Virginia. Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 2019. 

Lee, William  F. Southern Churchman. 

1837-1940, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

M, Jeff. “Shenandoah’s Pocosin Hollow Trail.” Shenandoah’s Pocosin Hollow Trail, 3 Oct. 2014, www.wanderingvirginia.com/2014/10/shenandoahs-pocosin-hollow-trail.html. 

Neve, Frederick  W. Papers of Frederick W. Neve. Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, 2023. 

Photographs of parishioners and churches in Albemarle and Greene counties. Charlottesville, Va. 

“Pocosin Trail.” AllTrails, AllTrails, www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/pocosin-hollow-trail. Accessed 2023. 

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, www.patc.net/PATC/Cabins/PATC/Cabins/Cabins.aspx. Accessed 2023. 

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Elisha and Sydney uncover Virginia's spooky secrets, embarking on a chilling journey that begins with the eerie legend of Bunnyman Bridge. Join us as we delve into the mysterious tales, unearthing the haunting histories and inexplicable phenomena that lurk in the shadows. From whispered ghost stories to unexplained encounters, each episode promises a spine-tingling exploration into the unknown. So, buckle up and prepare to unravel the unexplainable with us on this thrilling inaugural episode of our podcast.

Sources

“Bunny Man.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man.

Chaos, Chris. “The Legend of the Bunny Man.” Academia.Edu, 11 Apr. 2015, www.academia.edu/11898723/THE_LEGEND_OF_THE_BUNNY_MAN.

Conley, Brian A. “THE REAL LIFE ORIGINS OF AN URBAN LEGEND.” The Bunny Man Unmasked: The Real Life Origins of an Urban Legend, www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/read/2/624234. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.

“Man in Bunny Suit Sought in Fairfax. .” Washington Post, 22 Oct. 1970, p. B2.

Pugh, Kari. “Bunny Man Bridge: Fact or Fiction? The Truth behind The Chilling Legend.” INSIDENOVA.COM, 30 Oct. 2021, www.insidenova.com/headlines/bunny-man-bridge-the-scary-truth-behind-an-infamous-urban-legend/article_a27c7000-dca4-11e8-ad84-af51d935cbcb.html.

“Scariest Places on Earth.” Fox, 2001.

“The ‘Rabbit’ Reappears.” Washington Post, 31 Oct. 1970, p. B1.

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