Many Americans remember food rationing, shortages, and victory gardens during World War II, but few realize the powerful role food played during the war. Virginia Commonwealth University professor Emilie Raymond will discuss new research and her experiences teaching...
Bootleggers, bandits, and the history of Prohibition in Virginia
This year marks around the 100th anniversary of Prohibition, also known as the Temperance Movement. Prohibition was an early 1900s social movement against alcohol and the Library of Virginia (LVA) is hosting a new exhibit called, Teetotalers & Moonshiners:...
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