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Alison Herring
@historyherring.bsky.social
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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
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Now for one of my favorite parts of #HATM: the bedtime scrolling through all the content I missed!! Y’all are amazing!!
Woman happily scrolling her phone all cozy in bed.
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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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
Shadow image if a man on horseback waving a quill pen like a flag against an image if the Declaration of Independence. It’s the marketing image for Ken Burns’ American Revolution documentary.
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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NYT map showing Virginia shifting BLUE statewide!!!
#Election2025 #Spanberger
NYT map showing Virginia shifting BLUE statewide!!! All arrows are blue. No red arrows.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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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?
Ridiculous video showing trump wearing a crown flying a fighter het that’s dropping feces on protestors.
October 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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No Kings Williamsburg, VA
#NoKings
Protestor with “decide your place in history” sign Honk for Democracy No Kings protestors Crowds in Williamsburg for No Kings
October 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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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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An image of the cover of Dr. Wulf's book titled, "Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America."
September 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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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!
A sign welcoming visitors to The Valentine, the Richmond Region Tourism Visitor Center. It Says "Welcome" and "Bienvenidos!"
September 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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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
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Acclaimed actress Ashlie Atkinson portraying Mamie Fish in “The Gilded Age.” She’s pointing out the divorce of Mrs. Astor’s daughter whole sipping tea mischievously.
August 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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What?!?!??!!!?
#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
“The Gilded Age; Season 3, Episode 7;” followed by emojis of a shocked face.
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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#TheGildedAge #GildedAge
“I Gasped louder this week than last at The Gilded Age” followed by several screaming emojis.
July 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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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
Gilded Age character Mrs. Fish staunchly faces down Mrs. Astor about her behavior.
July 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Who else gasped out LOUD at the end of the latest episode of #TheGildedAge?! #GildedAge #HBOMax
Actress portraying Bertha Russell looks horrified and shocked in HBO Max’s The Gilded Age.
July 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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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
Esteemed actress Ashlie Atkinson in the Gilded Age is saying, “I think of the Opera as a place to wear my jewels and talk to people I like.”
July 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The Gilded Age gives Mrs. Fish the BEST lines and @ashlieatkinson.bsky.social always delivers!!! 🤩 She shines in every scene!!

#TheGildedAge #GildedAge #HBOMax #MAX
Esteemed actress Ashlie Atkinson as Mrs. Fish in The Gilded Age saying, “so many heiresses, so little time.”
July 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Henrico County has posted on FB that they are investigating a water pressure issue in the Richmond area’s west end. #RVA
Public Utilities is looking into multiple reports of low or reduced water pressure in the area of John Rolfe and Ridgefield parkways in western Henrico County. Residents are encouraged to report any unusual conditions by calling 804-727-8700.
July 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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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!
Alison Herring and Melissa Amateis Cover of book titled “Nebraska POW Camps.” Cover of book titled “World War II Nebraska.”
April 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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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
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An image of the Old Main building at the university of Arkansas with the title “One Day One UofA.
April 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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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?
An image of 2 books: “James” by Percival Everett and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. The two books are next to each other.
April 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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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???
A cover image for the documentary "Becoming Katharine Graham." It also says "The only woman in the room."
April 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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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.
Image describing the number of donors needed to unlock a gift from a board member. 375 = $60k, 500 = $40k, and 750 = 20k. So, 750 donors gets us a total of $750k. Each level has a designated yellow cartoon sheep.
April 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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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...
Image of spire of the Wren Building at William & Mary. The logo for One Tribe One Day is superimposed over a tree.
April 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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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
A man photographs two other men: one interpreting the role of Patrick Henry, and the other holds a sign that says "1775: King George; 2025: Donald Trump; Both: Mad With Power." Meanwhile, a Black woman in 18th century attire walks by. Photo is by Margo Wagner of the Richmond Times Dispatch
March 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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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
Book “Until Justice Be Done: America’s First Civil Rights Movement, From the Revolution to Reconstruction” by Kate Masur
March 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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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
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Fixed it!!
Katharine Graham is labeled as a “strong leader.” Jeff Bezos is labeled as a “weak coward.” Both have been owners of the Washington Post during crises.
February 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM