Virginia Humanities

Last chance to register for Wednesday’s EntryPoint on Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson’s wife!

On June 10, 2026, join EV Managing Editor Patti Miller and Nicole Brown of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello for a free online talk uncovering the life and legacy of Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, as new research brings her contributions into focus.

Register here: https://loom.ly/v19NmnU

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Did you know that Thomas Jefferson's wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, was Sally Hemings' half sister? On June 10, 2026, join Encyclopedia Virginia Managing Editor Patti Miller and Nicole Brown of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello for a free online talk uncovering the life and legacy of Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, as new research brings her contributions into focus.

Register here: https://loom.ly/v19NmnU

Join us in Staunton for an evening with author Jeffrey Dale Lofton as he reads from and discusses his acclaimed debut novel, “Red Clay Suzie.” Set in 1970s rural Georgia, Lofton's powerful coming-of-age story explores family, faith, identity, and the search for belonging.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the author and join the conversation!

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Reading and Author Talk with Jeffrey Dale Lofton in Staunton, VA - Virginia Center for the Book Join author Jeffrey Dale Lofton for a conversation with Nat Slater about his book Red Clay Suzie, the coming-of-age story of Philbet, gay and living with a disability, battling bullying, …

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Only a handful of her writing survives—including this charming sketch of some ducks—but new research has uncovered fascinating insights into the life of Thomas Jefferson's wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson.

On June 10, 2026, join Managing Editor Patti Miller and Nicole Brown of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello for a free online talk uncovering the life and legacy of Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, as new research brings her contributions into focus.

Register here: https://loom.ly/v19NmnU

Sign up for our next EntryPoint!

Only a handful of her writing survives—including this charming sketch of some ducks—but new research has uncovered fascinating insights into the life of Thomas Jefferson's wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson.

On June 10, 2026, join Managing Editor Patti Miller and Nicole Brown of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello for a free online talk uncovering the life and legacy of Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, as new research brings her contributions into focus.

Register here: https://loom.ly/v19NmnU

Did you know that a rent strike among tenant farmers in 1775–1776 threatened to undermine the Revolution in Virginia? Learn more in managing editor Patti Miller's new blog post about our entry, Tenant Revolts in Virginia During the American Revolution: https://loom.ly/dJRQn8E

Join acclaimed sportswriter S. L. Price during the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament for a special conversation on the origins, cultural significance, and evolution of one of America’s oldest sports.

Presented by our , this event explores the history and enduring impact of lacrosse through the lens of Price’s latest work, “The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse.”

🥍 Learn more: https://loom.ly/_4SjyY8

in 1776, Virginia gave Congress a push towards declaring independence. The Fifth Virginia Convention unanimously adopted a resolution that instructed the Virginia delegates in Congress to introduce a motion “to declare the United Colonies free and independent states.” Young James Madison joined the twenty-eight-member committee to prepare a new plan of government.

Learn more about Virginia's dramatic Revolutionary Conventions here, part of 's commemoration of America's 250th: https://loom.ly/9fwf7nI

We’re grateful to Lynchburg Living for spotlighting the vibrant music culture of Lynchburg in “The Living Music of the Hill City” — and for highlighting the work of our grantee helping keep these creative traditions thriving. Stories like these remind us how local arts and culture strengthen communities and connect people across Virginia. Thank you for the thoughtful coverage!