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Seizing – and Speaking Out for – Freedom
By John M. Coski, Historian The Museum’s April “House 200” program, “Seizing Freedom,” offered an immersive tour of the Confederate White House …
House 200 | Seizing Freedom
By Dr. Lauranett Lee University of Richmond Every day and in every way, enslaved people sought freedom – often times seizing it as opportunities …
On Monument Avenue | Beyond Dali and Sally: Monument Avenue at a Crossroads, 1965-1966
By John Coski, Historian In 1966, a group of prominent Richmonders turned thumbs down on a proposed statue by artist Salvador Dali …
House 200 | “Youth and Beauty” in the Confederate White House: Margaret Graham (“Maggie”) Howell
In honor of International Women’s Day, a look at Varina’s younger sister, Maggie. Confederate “First Lady” Varina Howell Davis and her …
On Monument Avenue | When Sally Met Dali: Richmond Contemplates the Future of Monument Avenue
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney created the Monument Avenue Commission in June 2017 to provide context for the Confederate statues that he believes …
Freedom Fighters at Rest
By Brian Palmer and Erin Hollaway Palmer Welcome guest bloggers, Brian Palmer and Erin Hollaway Palmer. The Palmers moved to Virginia in 2013 from …
House 200 | The Architecture of 1201 E. Clay St.
The White House of the Confederacy turns 200 this year, so what better time to take a look back at the design …
House 200 "From the Attic" | Mutual Assurance Records
By John Coski Historian The first photos and detailed descriptions of the building known to history as the White House of the …
Myths & Misunderstandings | The Confederate Flag
“Heritage, not Hate” is the familiar bumper sticker defense of the Confederate flag. It has evoked equally pithy responses, such as “Your …
House 200 Program Preview | The House's First Owner
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist On December 26, 1811, Bank of Virginia President Abraham Venable died in a fire in the …