By the People: The Inclusive Story of Revolution in Virginia, 1763–1800

FAIN: PW-285169-22

University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA 22903-4833)
Peter M. Hedlund (Project Director: July 2021 to April 2022)
Peter M. Hedlund (Project Director: April 2022 to present)

The addition of 200 entries to Encyclopedia Virginia to make more inclusive its coverage of the Revolutionary era (1763–1800), and the addition of primary sources, artifacts, lesson plans, and digital public history experiences, all in preparation for the 250th anniversary of American independence. 

This project proposes to develop content about the American Revolution and Early Republic (1763–1800) for Encyclopedia Virginia, a free, online resource about the history and culture of Virginia. In partnership with leading cultural institutions, a consulting group that specializes in collaborating with Native communities, and an educational consultant, Encyclopedia Virginia will develop and publish entries, primary resources, media objects, virtual tours, and leveled content that addresses Virginia history from 1763 to 1800—with a particular focus on the experiences and contributions of Indigenous people, Black people, and women.

Associated Products

Encyclopedia Virginia (Web Resource)
Title: Encyclopedia Virginia
Author: multiple authors
Abstract: Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) is a reliable and user-friendly resource on the history and culture of Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia anthologizes the best and most current scholarship that exists on a given topic. A project of Virginia Humanities in partnership with the Library of Virginia, EV publishes topical and biographical entries written by scholars, edited to be accessible to a general audience, and vigorously fact checked. Content creation is a work in progress, with new entries published regularly.
Year: 2008
Primary URL: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/
Primary URL Description: Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) is a reliable and user-friendly resource on the history and culture of Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia anthologizes the best and most current scholarship that exists on a given topic. A project of Virginia Humanities in partnership with the Library of Virginia, EV publishes topical and biographical entries written by scholars, edited to be accessible to a general audience, and vigorously fact checked. Content creation is a work in progress, with new entries published regularly.
Secondary URL: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/category/revolution-and-early-republic-1763-1823/
Secondary URL Description: Published content related to the American Revolution and Early Republic in Virginia

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