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“Cardinal News 250” tells the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in our country’s march to independence. As we head toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we examine the events, people and places that shaped the Commonwealth and the nation—beyond what’s in the history books. Cardinal News publishes “Cardinal 250” features at least once a month; this podcast is made possible in part by funding from the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA 250). Cardinal News https://cardinalnews.org/ Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission https://va250.org/
Dutchie M Jessee hosts Cardinal News 250, a society show with 28 episodes published.
Think you know Virginia’s Revolutionary War history? Think again. In Part 2 of our Cardinal 250 trivia series, host Dutchie Jessee and founding editor Dwayne Yancey uncover more surprising stories from Virginia’s path to
What happens when you put Cardinal News founding editor and columnist Dwayne Yancey on the spot with live Revolutionary War trivia? In this special and very fun episode of “The Cardinal: News of Virginia,” host Dutchie J
Montgomery County is turning 250, and its story stretches far beyond today’s borders. In this episode of the Cardinal News 250 Podcast, host Dutchie Jessee sits down with Montgomery Museum Executive Director Sherry Wyatt
Host Dutchie Jessee sits down with Christina Vida, curator at the The Valentine in Richmond, to explore the museum’s powerful exhibit “Descent: Liberty and Loyalty in Early Richmond.” Their conversation dives into the co
History lovers, Virginia buffs and myth-busters alike, this episode of Cardinal News 250 digs into one of central Virginia’s most persistent legends: the claim that 70 French soldiers are buried in Kingsville near Hampde
Dive into the Battle of Great Bridge and its significance in the American Revolutionary War. Host, Lisa Rowan, is joined by Richard Fisher, a volunteer with the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation.
Take a front-row seat to one of the most consequential moments of the American Revolution. Host Lisa Rowan and journalist Andrew Lawler revisit Norfolk’s dramatic winter of 1775–76, when Black soldiers fought for Lord Du
Host Lisa Rowan sits down with Virginia-born journalist Andrew Lawler to discuss Lord Dunmore's Emancipation Proclamation which offered freedom to some enslaved people... but there was a catch. Listen now to learn more.
Host Lisa Rowan sits down with local historian Eric Monday to explore western Virginia’s surprising role in the American Revolution. From frontier skirmishes to the communities that shaped the fight for independence, dis
The role of women changed in early American history, but what was the biggest change at our nation’s founding? Renowned historian, author and professor Rosemary Zagarri talks to Cardinal 250 host Dutchie Jessee about the
If you’re a Virginian, there’s a good chance you live in a burned county. That’s the term used when a city or county suffers significant losses of official records, especially as a result of military targeting. Join host
We’re a year away from the country’s 250th birthday, or semiquincentennial. What are some key moments for the head of Virginia’s 250 Commission, and what’s coming up in the next twelve months to mark this important date?
Cardinal News is a few years into our 250 project – the aim of which is to shine a light on lesser known Virginians who played a part in our nation’s birth. We look back at the history we knew and what we've learned thro
It’s one of the most recognized sites within Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, and figures prominently in a major turning point in our history. The Magazine has a unique structure and history, and is currently under
A fake name, perhaps a fake accent, and rum. All figure into an examination of John Wyatt. Host Dutchie Jessee talks about this fascinating character with Michael Hudson, Executive Director of the Smithfield-Preston Foun
It’s considered one of the ten greatest speeches in American history. Patrick Henry’s “give me liberty or give me death” address has been a part of our national story for 250 years. Join host Dutchie Jessee and her guest
Billy Flora was a Black Revolutionary War hero from Virginia. His heroics in one particular battle were nothing short of extraordinary. Hear his story in this episode of the Cardinal News 250 podcast. Host Dutchie Jessee
When you picture our “founding fathers,” do you picture older white men? Most of us do, but it’s more accurate to picture them as young or middle-aged. In this Cardinal News 250 episode, Dutchie Jessee talks with James M
Before downloads, before CD’s and records, music was played live only. So what kind of music was played in the years around the Revolutionary War, and who played it? Cardinal News 250 host Dutchie Jessee talks with journ
Did a 16-year old Virginia girl sneak out of her house in the middle of the night and save a Revolutionary War general from capture? Nobody knows for certain, but a lot of people think so. Cardinal News 250 host Dutchie
Richard Fisher
Principal Team Teach trainer · Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Lawler
Best Selling Author
1 appearance on this show
Cheryl Wilson
nursing education expert · Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission
1 appearance on this show
Michael Hudson
Retired Marine Corps Colonel · Smithfield-Preston Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Stephen Wilson
Inside Account Executive · Above the Bar Marketing
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