Alison Herring
@historyherring.bsky.social
Studying the Powell Family Papers held at W&M - an unconventional 19th century family from Loudoun County, VA.
BLM; LGBTQIA+ Ally; Pro-Choice; Jesus Follower; Former Big Four Audit Sr Mgr; Pronouns: She/Her
http://alisonherring.com
BLM; LGBTQIA+ Ally; Pro-Choice; Jesus Follower; Former Big Four Audit Sr Mgr; Pronouns: She/Her
http://alisonherring.com
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Okay, historians! How would you rate the first episode of Ken Burns’ AMERICAN REVOLUTION? (I’m a 20th c. historian so am not an expert but I thought overall, it hit the mark). #HATM
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Okay, historians! How would you rate the first episode of Ken Burns’ AMERICAN REVOLUTION? (I’m a 20th c. historian so am not an expert but I thought overall, it hit the mark). #HATM
Huzzah to @herberthistory.bsky.social, @lizcovart.bsky.social, @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social, and @michaelhattem.bsky.social for the live chat tonight!! Thank you all for your time, scholarship, and hard work to make this happen. I learned a lot!!
#HATM #AmericanRevolution #RevWar
#HATM #AmericanRevolution #RevWar
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Huzzah to @herberthistory.bsky.social, @lizcovart.bsky.social, @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social, and @michaelhattem.bsky.social for the live chat tonight!! Thank you all for your time, scholarship, and hard work to make this happen. I learned a lot!!
#HATM #AmericanRevolution #RevWar
#HATM #AmericanRevolution #RevWar
November 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
My favorite voice in the #AmericanRevolution documentary is Amanda Gorman’s voice as she reads the words of Phillis Wheatley. It’s powerful.
#HATM #RevWar #KenBurns
#HATM #RevWar #KenBurns
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
My favorite voice in the #AmericanRevolution documentary is Amanda Gorman’s voice as she reads the words of Phillis Wheatley. It’s powerful.
#HATM #RevWar #KenBurns
#HATM #RevWar #KenBurns
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The whole Tea Party and part about the boy being beaten with a stick was cribbed straight from George Hewes memoir, fwiw.
I used to use excerpts from Hewes in class.
#HATM
I used to use excerpts from Hewes in class.
#HATM
George Robert Twelves Hewes - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The whole Tea Party and part about the boy being beaten with a stick was cribbed straight from George Hewes memoir, fwiw.
I used to use excerpts from Hewes in class.
#HATM
I used to use excerpts from Hewes in class.
#HATM
Regarding the Boston Massacre: a comment by @phdrachel.bsky.social on tiktok has stayed with me. A student in her class asked why it was considered a massacre when only 5 were killed. That’s quite a statement on where we are in America.
#HATM #RevWar #AmericanRevolution #KenBurns
#HATM #RevWar #AmericanRevolution #KenBurns
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Regarding the Boston Massacre: a comment by @phdrachel.bsky.social on tiktok has stayed with me. A student in her class asked why it was considered a massacre when only 5 were killed. That’s quite a statement on where we are in America.
#HATM #RevWar #AmericanRevolution #KenBurns
#HATM #RevWar #AmericanRevolution #KenBurns
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
My big question for tonight’s debut of Ken Burns’ American Revolution is whether the scholar’s name and credentials will appear EVERY TIME they’re on the screen or only the first time? We don’t have photographic memories, film folks.
#RevWar #AmericanRevolution #Skystorians
#RevWar #AmericanRevolution #Skystorians
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My big question for tonight’s debut of Ken Burns’ American Revolution is whether the scholar’s name and credentials will appear EVERY TIME they’re on the screen or only the first time? We don’t have photographic memories, film folks.
#RevWar #AmericanRevolution #Skystorians
#RevWar #AmericanRevolution #Skystorians
"A nation that treats its workers, its hungry and its sick like hostages tempts a fate it can’t control." 👀🔥🔥🔥🔥
Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Michael Paul Williams is on fire in his op-ed about the Dems who caved in today's Richmond Times Dispatch.
richmond.com/opinion/colu...
Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Michael Paul Williams is on fire in his op-ed about the Dems who caved in today's Richmond Times Dispatch.
richmond.com/opinion/colu...
Williams: America's 'hostage' situation won't end with the shutdown
Upon learning of the Democrats' defection in the government shutdown vote, my first thought was, "Leave it to this party to kill its own Election Day momentum." Just when the party seemed finally will...
richmond.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"A nation that treats its workers, its hungry and its sick like hostages tempts a fate it can’t control." 👀🔥🔥🔥🔥
Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Michael Paul Williams is on fire in his op-ed about the Dems who caved in today's Richmond Times Dispatch.
richmond.com/opinion/colu...
Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Michael Paul Williams is on fire in his op-ed about the Dems who caved in today's Richmond Times Dispatch.
richmond.com/opinion/colu...
I've been calling Tim Kaine’s office. His line to talk to staff has been busy all morning. I left a voicemail, but I'll continue to call all day.
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I've been calling Tim Kaine’s office. His line to talk to staff has been busy all morning. I left a voicemail, but I'll continue to call all day.
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
A FIGHTER JET buzzed the protestors in Williamsburg, & the crowd near me agreed it felt intentional & ominous. THEN I found out about the trump AI video. Did anyone else experience this - particularly locations near an airforce base? Little Rock?
October 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A FIGHTER JET buzzed the protestors in Williamsburg, & the crowd near me agreed it felt intentional & ominous. THEN I found out about the trump AI video. Did anyone else experience this - particularly locations near an airforce base? Little Rock?
I think Spanberger was strong and demonstrated good leadership and good sense, but Earl-Sears was off the rails with her appalling behavior and irrational comments.
#VaDebate
#VaDebate
October 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I think Spanberger was strong and demonstrated good leadership and good sense, but Earl-Sears was off the rails with her appalling behavior and irrational comments.
#VaDebate
#VaDebate
Interesting!! Now do FB & IG! 👀
Also interesting - no mention of the role US Gov't will have in this. The omission seems conspicuous and suspicious.
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/int...
Also interesting - no mention of the role US Gov't will have in this. The omission seems conspicuous and suspicious.
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/int...
How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day
Washington Post reporters analyzed data from over 800 TikTok users to learn how the app turns people into power users, some of whom spend hours per day scrolling.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Interesting!! Now do FB & IG! 👀
Also interesting - no mention of the role US Gov't will have in this. The omission seems conspicuous and suspicious.
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/int...
Also interesting - no mention of the role US Gov't will have in this. The omission seems conspicuous and suspicious.
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/int...
This is a great read!!! I never thought about all the services needed to support the people fighting forest fires. This was really enlightening on a lot of levels. I recommend this!!!
September 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is a great read!!! I never thought about all the services needed to support the people fighting forest fires. This was really enlightening on a lot of levels. I recommend this!!!
I'm looking forward to hearing from Dr. @kawulf.bsky.social
the Virginia Museum of History and Culture this week! If you're in Richmond, I recommend this! #RVA #SkyStorians #HistorySky #Twitterstorians
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the Virginia Museum of History and Culture this week! If you're in Richmond, I recommend this! #RVA #SkyStorians #HistorySky #Twitterstorians
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September 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
I'm looking forward to hearing from Dr. @kawulf.bsky.social
the Virginia Museum of History and Culture this week! If you're in Richmond, I recommend this! #RVA #SkyStorians #HistorySky #Twitterstorians
secure.virginiahistory.org/3934/4196?fb...
the Virginia Museum of History and Culture this week! If you're in Richmond, I recommend this! #RVA #SkyStorians #HistorySky #Twitterstorians
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I worked on my research today at @thevalentinerva.bsky.social in #RVA!! They have great archives in addition to being a museum. I was in a rabbit hole on the portrait artist William J. Hubard. The museum has a newly renovated reading room for researchers, and it's great!! I recommend it!
September 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I worked on my research today at @thevalentinerva.bsky.social in #RVA!! They have great archives in addition to being a museum. I was in a rabbit hole on the portrait artist William J. Hubard. The museum has a newly renovated reading room for researchers, and it's great!! I recommend it!
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“Papers, please”
DC police are now harrasssing people on metro bus stops. This is Fascism.
August 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“Papers, please”
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White woman puts Mexican flag on her truck to waste ICE’s time.
August 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
White woman puts Mexican flag on her truck to waste ICE’s time.
Yikes!!
A young person on TikTok had an experience with the older guardsman and catcalling.
I imagine this is happening often.
I imagine this is happening often.
August 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Yikes!!
Mrs. Fish is so messy! But actually, she’s calling out the hypocrisy of Mrs Astor & the rules of high society. She’s the hero!! She’s advocating for Aurora Fain, Mrs Astor’s daughter, and sooo many other women. Three cheers for Mamie Fish!! 👏🤩😎
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
@ashlieatkinson.bsky.social
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
@ashlieatkinson.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Mrs. Fish is so messy! But actually, she’s calling out the hypocrisy of Mrs Astor & the rules of high society. She’s the hero!! She’s advocating for Aurora Fain, Mrs Astor’s daughter, and sooo many other women. Three cheers for Mamie Fish!! 👏🤩😎
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
@ashlieatkinson.bsky.social
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
@ashlieatkinson.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM