Liberty University professors share views on preventing genocide at Israel conference
Four Liberty University professors representing Liberty University School of Law, Helms School of Government, and Department of History participated in a timely conversation about the history, Christian philosophy, and modern-day prevention of genocide in different parts of the world as…
Archaeology, restoration work at Liberty-owned properties reveal clues to 18th century life
The ongoing work by Liberty University’s Department of History at two sites in the historic community of New London just a few miles from campus has led to deeper discoveries about the town that dates to the 18th century. Led…
Liberty University professors receive 2021-22 Provost Award for Excellence in Research Mentorship
Two Liberty University faculty members, Dr. Gene Sattler (Department of Biology and Chemistry) and Dr. David Snead (Department of History), have been presented the Provost Award for Excellence in Research Mentorship by Liberty’s Center for Research & Scholarship (CRS). The…
History Department unveils plaque designating colonial-era property a national historic site
The afternoon of Thursday, Feb.10, served as a time of recognition for the work by Liberty University over the last seven years to preserve a significant part of our nation’s history. A plaque was installed at the colonial-era property of…
History alumna restores name of local school and creates highway marker in honor of African American teacher
In an effort to promote the significance of local history and those who form it, Liberty University alumna Jennifer Thomson (’07) has worked in recent years to acknowledge the work of Susie G. Gibson, an African American woman whose work…
UPDATE: Colonial-era property designated a national historical landmark
UPDATE: On Nov. 17, Liberty was informed that Mead’s Tavern is now officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sept. 27, 2021: The Liberty University-owned property of Mead’s Tavern, located in the nearby historic community of New London,…
Graduate student from long line of military members participates in distinguished military history program in D.C.
Having come from a family with five generations of military service but medically disqualified to join the armed forces herself, Liberty University graduate student Stephanie Wright said that studying history with a focus on military studies is her way of…
History students win awards from Archeological Society of Virginia for recent findings
Liberty University Department of History seniors Stephanie Wright and Grace Hoisington presented research on recent survey at the nearby Bedford Alum Springs Hotel, a historic 19th century resort property, for the virtual Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV) Conference, and they…
Liberty professor outlines history of Santa Claus and Christmas tradition in upcoming documentary
As a featured guest in an upcoming Fox Nation documentary news segment outlining the history of Santa Claus and the Christmas holiday, Liberty University Department of History professor Dr. Carey Roberts is sharing how the man with the long white…
Liberty mourns passing of longtime history professor and chair Dr. Cline Hall
Dr. Cline Hall, who served for 34 years as a professor and administrator in Liberty University’s Department of History, passed away on Oct. 19 at the age of 83. Beginning at Liberty in 1977, Hall faithfully led students and staff…