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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
Now for one of my favorite parts of #HATM: the bedtime scrolling through all the content I missed!! Y’all are amazing!!
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
NYT map showing Virginia shifting BLUE statewide!!!
#Election2025 #Spanberger
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
No Kings Williamsburg, VA
#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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...
September 10, 2025 at 4:57 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!
September 10, 2025 at 4:42 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
August 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
July 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Mrs. Fish is challenging the great Lina Astor on matters of society!! Who’s really in charge here?! I think it’s Mrs. Fish!!

Actress @ashlieatkinson.bsky.social is outstanding in this role!!

#TheGildedAge #GildedAge #HBOMax
July 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Who else gasped out LOUD at the end of the latest episode of #TheGildedAge?! #GildedAge #HBOMax
July 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hahahaha!!! Like I said… the best lines are reserved for Mrs. Fish! Season 3 of The Gilded Age does not disappoint!!

#TheGildedAge #GildedAge #HBOMax #MAX
July 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Gilded Age gives Mrs. Fish the BEST lines and @ashlieatkinson.bsky.social always delivers!!! 🤩 She shines in every scene!!

#TheGildedAge #GildedAge #HBOMax #MAX
July 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Henrico County has posted on FB that they are investigating a water pressure issue in the Richmond area’s west end. #RVA
July 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Tonight I got to meet a #SkyStorian in the wild!! @ww2historygal.bsky.social and I attended a Board dinner for William & Mary Libraries. It was wonderful to hang out in person and hear about her WWII research!! #SkyStorians #HistorySky

Y’all don’t judge my hair - it was humid and rainy!
April 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Hey Arkansas fans! I’ve donated to #1Day1UofA!! If you’re an alum or friend of the university, please join me in giving back. They have 21 featured projects, but you can donate anywhere you’d like (scroll to the bottom).
fundrazor.uark.edu/g/oneday

#OneDayOneUofA #WPS #GoHogs
@uarkansas.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
For those who have read “James” by Percival Everett, had you read Huckleberry Finn recently? I started “James” and decided to check out Huck Finn to read alongside it. How are others doing this?
April 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I want to watch "Becoming Katharine Graham," but it's only available on Prime. Anyone else find that entirely inappropriate considering what's happened to the Washington Post and by whom???
April 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hi #SkyStorians! I need help from friends of William & Mary @wm.edu. It’s #OneTribeOneDay, and Swem Library has set a goal of 750 donors. As of 9pm EST, we’re at only 380😬. Can I humbly ask for some tiny gifts? I’ll “sheepishly” tag @kawulf.bsky.social who might help with a quote post. Link below.
April 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
It's #OneTribeOneDay at William & Mary!! If you're an alum, please donate, & consider carving out a piece for Swem Library. A board member has agreed to give $120k to Swem if they reach a goal of 750 donors. So, even a small gift counts. 💚💛
#OneTribeOneDay

www.givecampus.com/schools/Will...
April 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
A photo by Margo Wagner in today's Richmond Times Dispatch from the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's speech. I see a contrast between a group that is performatively posturing against tyranny vs a person enduring a far worse tyranny authored by said group.
#SkyStorians #HistorySky
March 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Look what I just got at the library!! I’ve been so excited about “Until Justice be Done” by Dr. @katemasur.bsky.social!! It has been a popular book at my library. I’m probably going to buy it, but I always start off with a library copy.
#SkyStorians #BookSky
March 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hey #Skystorians and former #Twitterstorians. Who's going to the Virginia Forum later this week? I'm presenting on day 2 at 8:30am!!

virginiaforum.net/2025-virgini...
March 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Fixed it!!
February 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM