Virginia Humanities

Minority Millennials and the Rise of “Religious Nones”

A Q&A with April Manalang

By Nora Pehrson April Manalang is an assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Norfolk State University, where she teaches classes on citizenship, race, religion, and immigration. As a Virginia Humanities Resident Fellow, Manalang spent this summer researching the decline of churchgoing in minority millennial populations. In 2016, she spent time with Virginia Humanities researching Filipino-American […]

In Search of Virginia’s Maritime Heritage

On Saturday, August 24, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources (DHR) will introduce a series of presentations focusing on how the Commonwealth’s extensive network of bays and rivers has influenced and impacted the lives and commerce of Virginia’s citizens for more than 400 years, and how the public can become […]

A Culture to Care

The History of Filipino Nurses in Virginia Exhibition

In the United States, the impending million nurse shortage brings to light the ethical and economic issues concerning the recruitment of internationally educated nurses (IEN). Within the last quarter of the twentieth-century, the Philippines has established itself as the preeminent sending country of nurses, and unsurprisingly, Filipino nurses constitute the majority of the U.S. IEN […]

Cancelled: Tastes & Tales from Tangier

Sept. 5 - The Hermitage Museum & Gardens, Norfolk

Join us Thu. Sep. 5 in Norfolk at The Hermitage Museum and Gardens for an exploration of the compelling stories, environmental challenges, and cultural traditions of one of Virginia’s⁠—and the world’s⁠—most unique places.

Share a Meal Share a Story

Roanoke Valley Changing the Narrative Project presents: Share a Meal – Share Stories of Your Neighborhood Get Know Your Neighbors Meet your neighbors from other areas of the Valley Listen to and share personal stories Enjoy a free catered meal Breakdown stereotypes/false perceptions of other neighborhoods Build pride in your neighborhood You must RSVP to: […]

This is Our Service

As part of a celebration commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and in acknowledgement of the contributions and sacrifices of vets from all American military conflicts staged on battlefields the world over, Bower Center for the Arts presents artwork by a group of local and regional artists who are also veterans of the US armed […]

Jews in Virginia: New Lives, Old Fears

What roles have Jewish families played in Charlottesville’s history? For the Jewish people, America has always been viewed as a land of opportunity — a place where Jews can thrive without fear of discrimination. What are the limits of that opportunity? How are anti-immigration sentiments linked to anti-Semitism? And how should we respond to the […]

Sea Change

As Tangier disappears, Virginia Humanities thinks about how to preserve the island and why that’s important.

Sharing Spiritual Journeys

The next in a series of events from our “Changing the Narrative” project. Meet Roanoke neighbors from different religions/faith backgrounds Listen and Share personal faith stories Enjoy a meal catered by Temple Emanuel Breakdown Stereotypes/false perceptions of others’ religions Find commonalities in what we believe This event is free and open to the public, but […]

The Saving Grace of Spring Rolls

A Story of Food, Place, and Family

Join Virginia Humanities Research Fellow Kim O’Connell, an independent scholar from Arlington, for a talk on her research using her own story of mixed-race heritage—half-Caucasian, half-Vietnamese—to explore Vietnamese immigrants and refugees who came to Virginia in the wake of the Vietnam War. Her work is for a forthcoming book that shares a title with this […]

Mexican Son Meets the Music of Appalachia – Charlottesville

Join us on Sunday, May 12 at the McGuffey Arts Center in Charlottesville for a presentation of New Mexilachian Sones, with Lua Project, a Charlottesville based folk roots ensemble featuring Luray native Estela Knott, performing with son jarocho master Zenen Zeferino. This concert will be a multi-media presentation, highlighting their Virginia Humanities grant supported project, […]

Mexican Son Meets the Music of Appalachia – Luray

Join us on Saturday, May 11 at the Warehouse Arts Gallery in Luray, VA for a presentation of New Mexilachian Sones, with Lua Project, a Charlottesville based folk roots ensemble featuring Luray native Estela Knott, performing with son jarocho master Zenen Zeferino. This concert will be a multi-media presentation, highlighting their Virginia Humanities grant supported […]