Cardinal News 250
“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).
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Podcasting since 2024 • 25 episodes
Cardinal News 250
Latest Episodes
Ep. 25: The Dissent Exhibit
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 complicated stories ...
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Ep. 24: The Legend of Kingsville
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 Hampden-Sydney College after d...
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Ep 23: The Battle of Great Bridge
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.
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Ep. 22: The Burning of Norfolk
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 Dunmore, Patriots du...
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Ep. 21: Lord Dunmore's Emancipation Proclamation
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.
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