History from Southwest Virginia

This special commemorative episode talks about D-Day and how it changed WWII but at the cost of so many lives. Its success turned the war in the Allies' favor and was the beginning of liberating Europe from Nazism.

Among those their on the beaches, hundreds if not more Southwestern Virginians were present. Whether storming the beaches or dropping in behind enemy lines, they helped to liberate Europe from Nazism. This episode discusses four separate stories: 2 infantry units and 2 individuals, all from SWVA.

Sorry it has been awhile since the last posting and that this is late, but kick back and enjoy this Special recording!

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This 24-minute birthday special episode talks about one of the finest, Roanoke-built steam locomotives to traverse the rails of Southwest Virginia.

*Sorry if there is any miss steps in the recording, this is the first time using the brand-new Riverside platform to make this episode. I couldn't be able to edit the recording at this time. Will work on it next go around.

New Town was a Neighborhood Community like no other. Similar to Roanoke's Gainsboro community, New Town - located north of Downtown Blacksburg - was the center of African American life and culture, along with social and community pride. The neighborhood dates very far back and and many were in high spirits and happy despite the many hardships of discrimination. Tune in to this 20-minute episode about one of the oldest African American Communities in Montgomery County and its nearly 100 year history.

This (not actually an) episode will give you a sneak peek at what can be expected for this year regarding episodes and lecture content. Several celebrations, birthdays, and commemorative events will be discussed. But listen in to hear what's in store for this new season of "History from Southwest Virginia."

In the American Civil War, nearly 15,000 men from Southwest Virginia went off to fight for the Confederacy. Of all the units that many Southwest Virginians served in, the 4th Virginia Infantry Regiment is one of the more recognized and well-known units. They were part of the infamous "Stonewall Brigade" and have quite a unique story about themselves. The 4th endured the worst of the war, yet they stayed strong to the end. Watch this 1-hour episode to learn more about them and perhaps be shocked at something you never thought they were known for.

*Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only, not to promote any political or social tensions.

Sorry that this is late being posted, but Happy Halloween anyway. :)

Ever wonder how a small, 9-mile spur rail line got its name? How far back in time does its story go? How big of a deal was the Huckleberry line to the area? Listen to this 30-minute episode to learn about the history of coal in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg area, the early founding of the first coal company, its later run under N&W, and the fate of the singular rail line that ultimately connected Blacksburg to the rest of Montgomery County prior to the arrival of automobiles.

This 1-hour episode looks deeper into some of the oldest college football programs to exist in SWVA, and how they continue to carry a school tradition, despite many setbacks and issues some due to events happening in US History. Some colleges began a football team for money, others prestige. Listen to hear why and how these college teams began, where many fell, become delayed, and rise again, and when or how they made school history; (the number of championships, a origin of on-going tradition(s), and/or impressive season records).

Hi everyone. Yeah, sorry its been a very longtime since my National Women's Month Episode in April. However, I am making some major plans to comeback and made some epic changes that will hopefully grow my listener numbers. Listen now to hear what's new for "History from Southwest Virginia" and let me know what you think if you get the chance.