Civil War Series

With Dr. James Robertson, Jr..

The Trust Company of Virginia is proud to sponsor the Civil War Series with Dr. James Robertson, Jr.

A note from the producer of our Civil War series WVTF news director Rick Mattioni:

Thanks for visiting this page on our web site. We are continuing the digitizing from master recordings of this popular series first broadcast on WVTF September 3, 1993 and on subsequent Fridays for nearly 14 years. We will make segments from our archives available to you each week so you can listen through our web site or via the Civil War series podcast.

The process of revitalizing these radio treasures, in order to make them available to an international audience over the Internet and podcasts, is a labor intensive undertaking. We would greatly appreciate your financial support to sustain the series on line and through podcasts. To become a supporter of the series please click this link that will take you directly to our pledge form: https://www.wvtf.org/support/ind_support_form.php

A new CD set by Dr. James Robertson, Jr. entitled "The Many Faces of the Civil War" available now.

The Civil War Series is a production of the WVTF News Department.

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The Battle at Shiloh - 3.4.10

In part 31 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson recounts the April battle at Shiloh. It was the commencement in earnest of war in the west.

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General A.P. Hill - 2.25.10

In part 30 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles General Ambrose Powell (A.P.) Hill, who was in command of the Petersburg sector of the Confederate defenses. He describes the fateful events of the morning of Sunday, April 2, 1865.

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Civil War Music - 2.18.10

In part 29 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson talks about the profound effect the Civil War had on our body of music.

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General Phillip Sheridan - 2.11.10

In part 28 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson examines the stormy career of Union General Phillip H. Sheridan and his scorched-earth campaign in the lower Shenandoah Valley.

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March 9, 1862 - 2.4.10

In part 27 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson explains why a Sunday March 9, 1862 naval battle made every other navy on earth obsolete.

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Lincoln's Inaugural Addresses - 1.28.10

In part 26 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson says that Abraham Lincoln's two inaugural addresses were unforgettable, unlike those of many of his predecessors.

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The Tragedy of the Civil War - 1.21.10

In part 25 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson discusses the underlying tragedy of the Civil War.

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General Robert E. Lee - 1.14.10

In part 24 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles General Robert E. Lee.

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Phoebe Pember - 1.7.10

In part 23 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles Phoebe Pember, the female nurse and administrator of Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond.

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Abraham Lincoln - 12.30.09

In part 22 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles war-time President Abraham Lincoln.

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