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View Baker’s Banner Lecture on Video

Did you miss the VHS lecture about the Theater fire on December 6th? Lucky for you, the most recent Banner Lectures delivered at the Virginia Historical Society may be streamed from their website! You can use this link to hear … Continue reading

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“The Burning” documentary just released! A new film about the Richmond Theater fire

Videographer and Richmond native Darryl Johnson has crafted a compelling documentary on the story of the Richmond Theater fire and its aftermath. Blending interviews with historians, authentic early nineteenth century images, and his own impressive footage, he weaves together a … Continue reading

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Upcoming Documentary…

“Richmond’s Theater Fire: The Movie”? I’ve long thought that the 1811 Richmond Theater fire would make for a great movie or a documentary. It has it all:  ill-fated romance, bravery, daring escapes, tragedy, and even comedic moments.  There’s a backdrop … Continue reading

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Video: Meredith interviewed by the Junot Files

Jim Junot, a Richmond journalist, recently started a youtube channel focusing on local history. He interviewed me about the Richmond Theater fire book while I was in town to give a talk at the Library of Virginia.  You can watch … Continue reading

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