Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches New Virginia Civil Rights Podcast

The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has launched a new Virginia Civil Rights podcast series that explores the Commonwealth’s central role in the Civil Rights Movement while elevating the voices of individuals and communities who helped shape the fight for equality. The Virginia-focused episodes are part of the nationally recognized U.S. Civil Rights Trail Podcast, known for its narrative storytelling and historical depth.

The series highlights pivotal moments and movements across Virginia, sharing powerful stories of everyday citizens whose courage and resilience drove lasting change. Through a combination of firsthand accounts, expert commentary, and historical context, the podcast examines key events in Farmville, Fredericksburg, Danville, and Richmond. Listeners will hear directly from those who lived this history, alongside insights from historians and scholars who continue to study its enduring impact.

The City of Fredericksburg’s episode:

Virginia: The Movement Arrives in Fredericksburg
Listen to the inspiring stories of individuals who sparked real change in Fredericksburg, Virginia, through school protests and department store sit-ins.