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A monthly podcast series that looks into Southwest Virginia from the first pioneers up through the 21st Century. Every episode discusses about the different individuals, places, and events that change... more
FAQs about History from Southwest Virginia:How many episodes does History from Southwest Virginia have?The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.
December 08, 2021The Attack on Pearl Harbor: 80th AnniversaryThis 40 minute episode breaks down the events and timeline of before, during, and after December 7th, 1941 “A day which will live in Infamy” (sorry that this was posted late, but I hope you still enjoy it regardless. Bless our veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸...more42minPlay
November 13, 2021Top 10 most haunted sites and places in SWVA (part 2)Here’s the second-half to our top 10. Enjoy and Happy Halloween 🎃 👻...more54minPlay
November 01, 2021Top 10 most haunted sites and places in SWVA (part 1)Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 This episode is all about spooks, ghost sightings, and paranormal activity that dwells within the valley. There will be a second part later this week since this episode is very long. Stay tuned....more23minPlay
October 03, 2021Traditions in SWVA’s Autumn 🍂Southwest Virginia is truly an unique area of the commonwealth especially in the fall. In this 30 minute first episode of season 4, we look at to traditions that Or as old as the trees in the valleys and see the importance and role in defining the heritage and culture of the Appalachia and Blue Ridge regions....more31minPlay
July 18, 2021Traveling through the Countryside, Part IIThis 28-minute finale episode is a continuation to the series looking at the Valley Region and SWVA and how they moved in new and improved ways that changed traveling in society forever. It is recommended to watch part one (S:2 E:2) before this....more27minPlay
June 27, 2021Roanoke‘s “Other” railroad stationThis Lost but not Forgotten episode features a truly amazing piece of railroad history in the heart of Southwest Virginia. Not only one of a kind, but also one of only a few remaining pieces of a long gone and lesser known railroad in Virginia. Listen in to this 11-minute segment about this site’s interesting story....more12minPlay
May 30, 2021Baseball in a SWVA countryThis 25-minute episode looks back at one of America’s most popular summer sports since the late 19th century. Hear about the many teams that once played in their communities across the valley and the change of baseball over the years with the existing teams. If you like baseball and history (or just one of those) than this episode recording is for you....more28minPlay
May 16, 2021Western Virginia’s first soldiersHappy Military Appreciation Month! This 23-minute episode special features SWVA’s first taste of war as many here made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and home....more24minPlay
May 02, 2021Lost but not Forgotten: ShawsvilleA small town but a big history. Travel back in time to this first lost community, learn of Shawsville’s origins, and the buildings that displays the town’s height of progress. BTW: sorry that the episode in long. It’s meant to be shorter than 20 minutes. Enjoy though. 😁...more25minPlay
April 18, 2021A plague in Progressive SWVAAs we are entering month 14 of COVID-19, we still need to be safe and strong through these tough times like those who are surviving through a similar crisis in the late 1900s. Otherwise known as the Spanish flu, it like the entire country had greatly affected Southwest Virginians in the many urbanized areas and backwater communities enclosed within the valley and plateau regions. This 15-minute featurette looks into the first major pandemic in Southwest Virginia and the lives that were affected during this period....more15minPlay
FAQs about History from Southwest Virginia:How many episodes does History from Southwest Virginia have?The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.