Reconstruction brought both hardship and hope. Virginians rebuilt lives from the ashes of conflict, navigating the new social fabric. The Reconstruction era, following the devastating Civil War, was a time […]
Author Archives: Sharon Virts
The Influence of African Culinary Traditions on Southern Cuisine
The Reconstruction Era in Virginia was a melting pot of flavors. Freedmen introduced African culinary traditions, influencing Southern cuisine. The Reconstruction Era in Virginia marked a period of profound transformation […]
Education in Reconstruction Era Virginia
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Virginia became a stage for an unprecedented transformation in the realm of education. The abolishment of slavery opened the doors to a revolution […]
Virginia’s Freedmen’s Bureau
The establishment of the Freedmen’s Bureau in the aftermath of the Civil War marked a significant intervention by the federal government to address the immediate needs of the newly freed […]
Virginia Reenters the Union in 1871
In early 1871, as part of changes brought about by the Reconstruction Acts, Virginia reentered back into the Union. These Acts, a series of legislation aimed at restructuring the Southern […]
Virginia’s First Black Legislators
The Reconstruction period in Virginia heralded a seismic shift in the political arena, introducing changes that were both radical and restorative. For the first time in American history, African Americans […]
Veil of Doubt: A Virtual Book Tour Adventure
In the age of digital, a book tour doesn’t always require a suitcase, a map, and long hours on the road. Thanks to the wonders of technology, we can embark […]
Unveiling the Dark Side of Fiction: How I Created the Character of Emily Lloyd in Veil of Doubt
Creating a female serial killer character is a challenging endeavor for any writer. It involves delving into the darkest corners of the human psyche, exploring motivations, and building a multi-dimensional […]
Unveiling the Past: Research Methods for Crafting a Historical Legal Thriller with 1800s Medical Forensics as Evidence
When writing a historical fiction novel, the task of weaving an enthralling legal thriller set in the 1800s demands more than just literary prowess; it requires meticulous research to authentically […]
The First National “Decoration Day”
The First National “Decoration Day” In the last years of the Civil War and immediately afterward, communities in the Southern states decorated soldiers’ graves with flowers during the springtime “decoration […]
