10.29.10 Rick Britton joins Coy for another segment on Civil War battles in Virginia, where he discusses the decisive Battle of Cedar Creek.
Charlottesville Right Now–Rick Britton
John Brown’s Harpers Ferry Raid
Ron Wilson speaking before a packed house at the Charlottesville Senior Center. This is the sixth and final part in this series for 2010.
Regular listeners of our podcasts might know Rick Britton. He’s a historian and cartographer and a frequent guest on WINA’s Charlottesville Right Now with Coy Barefoot. Rick also organizes a Civil War lecture and day-trip series in conjunction with the Charlottesville Senior Center.
On Wednesday October 20, 2010, Ron Wilson, who served for 25 years as historian at Appomattox Court House national park, delivered a presentation on John Brown’s Harpers Ferry raid. On October 16th, 1859, fanatical abolitionist Brown, with an "army" of 21 men, captured the Harpers Ferry-located U.S. Armory & Arsenal with the hope of inciting a slave rebellion. Instead he was captured by U.S. Marines under then Lieut. Col. Robert E. Lee, tried for treason by the State of Virginia, and hung in nearby Charles Town.
On Wednesday October 27th, Rick Britton & Ron Wilson will conduct a tour of Harpers Ferry, an absolute must see for every history enthusiast. The bus tour departs from the Charlottesville Senior Center at 8:00 am. There is a fee for the tour. Call 974-6538 for more information
This is the sixth and final part in this series for 2010.
Charlottesville Right Now: Historian Rick Britton joins Coy to discuss The Civil War Battle of the Crater
Rick Britton joins Coy live in studio to continue his countdown of The 25 Most Important and Significant Virginia Civil War Battles. Today’s discussion begins with Number 19, the Battle of Petersburg.
Charlottesville Right Now– Rick Britton discusses Civil War battles with Coy
09.30.10
Local historian, Rick Britton joins Coy on the program to continue their countdown of famous Virginia based Civil War battles.
Charlottesville Right Now– Rick Britton discuss Virginia battles with Coy
09.23.10
Local historian Rick Britton joins Coy to discuss important Virginia battles in the Civil War.
Charlottesville Right Now– Rick Britton talks history with Coy
09.15.10
Local historian, Rick Brittion, joins Coy Barefoot to discuss The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Preview: Virginia History 101: The Old Dominion’s Early History
Rick Britton
Regular listeners of our podcasts might know Rick Britton. He’s an award-winning historian and cartographer and a frequent guest on WINA’s Charlottesville Right Now with Coy Barefoot.
This fall the Senior Center, Inc. is offering a new class entitled "Virginia History 101." Hosted by award-winning Historian Rick Britton, the lecturers include William & Mary Professor Susan Kern, Monticello Research Historian Leni Sorensen, U.Va. Professor of History Ed Lengel, Associate Editor of the Papers of George Washington David Hoth, and U.Va. Professor of Architecture Ed Lay. The series in being offered in conjunction with the Charlottesville Senior Center.
Designed for recent Albemarle County transplants and retirees—as well as for those just now delving into Virginia’s fascinating past—this class focuses on the big topics in our state’s early history. The most populous of the original 13 states, the Old Dominion flourished thanks to an addictive weed. Virginia witnessed the Revolution’s final major campaign, and gave rise to an architectural style that set the standard for the nation. While Virginia-born politicians dominated our young republic’s first four decades, the state also left behind painful legacies regarding its treatment of both Native Virginians and African Americans. Join us as we explore some of the big issues in Virginia’s early history!
The Class—At the Senior Center Inc. on six Thursdays (except on October 12th, see below). Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Charge: Senior Center members: $45.00—guests: $55.00. (Travel Session is a separate charge.)
* THURS. Oct. 7th – The Monacan Nation – Rick Britton
* TUES. Oct. 12th – Tobacco, The First Cash Crop – Susan Kern
* THURS. Oct. 21st – Foodways of the Enslaved – Leni Sorensen
* THURS. Oct. 28th – The Yorktown Campaign – Ed Lengel
* THURS. Nov. 4th – Washington’s Presidency – David Hoth
* THURS. Nov. 11th – Architecture in the Jeffersonian Period – Ed Lay
* THURSDAY Nov. 18th – Travel Session: A day-trip featuring two of Virginia’s Presidential estates: Berkeley & Sherwood Forest. (Separate charge.)
For more information call the Senior Center Travel Office at (434) 974-6538, or visit the Charlottesville Senior Center Web site or e-mail Rick Britton at
We will present the entire series here beginning December 2, 2010.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Britton Continues His Discussion of Important Civil War Battles
8.24.10- Local Historian Rick Britton continues his countdown of the 25 most important Virginia Civil War Battles. Today he discussed the Battle of Chancellorsville with Coy.
Virginia Military Institute in the Civil War
Col. Keith Gibson speaking before a packed house at the Charlottesville Senior Center.
Regular listeners of our podcasts might know Rick Britton. He’s a historian and cartographer and a frequent guest on WINA’s Charlottesville Right Now with Coy Barefoot. Rick also organizes a Civil War lecture and day-trip series in conjunction with the Charlottesville Senior Center.
On Wednesday, August 18th, Col. Keith Gibson, V.M.I.’s Director of Museum Operations, delivered a presentation on the Virginia Military Institute in the Civil War. Founded in 1839 in Lexington, Virginia, V.M.I. supplied the fledgling Confederacy with a large number of military leaders. Almost 2,000 V.M.I. grads eventually served in the Southern army. During the war the cadet corps drilled volunteer infantry regiments as they arrived to defend Virginia, and played a significant battlefield role at the May 15th, 1864, Confederate victory at New Market. When a gaping hole appeared in the Confederate front line, the youngsters were ordered in. The price? Ten dead and forty-seven wounded.
On Wednesday, August 25th, Rick Britton will lead a bus tour to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley town of Lexington. The tour will see the Stonewall Jackson House (the only home the general ever owned), and Jackson’s final resting place nearby. Following lunch the tour will visit Lee Chapel (Robert E. Lee’s final resting place), and the fabulous V.M.I. Museum (where Colonel Gibson promises us a behind-the-scenes tour). Bus tour departs from the Charlottesville Senior Center at 9:00 am. There is a fee for the tour. Call 974-6538 for more information.
This is the fouth in a six part series for 2010.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Britton Continues His Civil War Countdown With Coy
8.17.10- Local Historian, Rick Britton, continues his countdown of the 25 most important Civil War Battles in Virginia with Coy.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick and Coy Continue Their Countdown of the Civil War Battles
8.3.10- Rick Britton, local historian and cartagropher, joins Coy live in studio. He continues his countdown of the th 25 Most Important and Signfigant Civil War Battles in Virginia. Todays discussion began with Number 10, The Battle of Fredricksburg.