Book Review: “Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South”
UVA’s Varon expertly navigates the life and times of the enigmatic general, raising questions that tie into Washington and Lee’s history.
The Generals Redoubt Celebrates Founders’ Day at Fancy Hill
The alumni organization celebrated “one of the most significant traditions at W&L.”
Professors Discuss Jim Crow and Colonialism in Virginia
Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act of 1924 is part of a long history of dehumanizing legislation.
Naming Commission Historian Rationalizes Name Changes in Campus Talk
Robert E. Lee “truly led to the deaths of I think more American soldiers than any enemy we have faced,” said historian Connor Williams…
Whom does the Board think they’re convincing?
The university no longer honors George Washington and Robert E. Lee, so stop telling us you do…
Being “Faithful to ourselves:” Frederick Douglass’s Prescription for Black America
The advice of the 19th-century Black abolitionist bridges the modern racial equity debate.
The Burt Folsom Interview
We discuss the modern criticism of historical figures, in particular W&L’s namesakes, and we explore the value of viewing American history through a more positive lens.
