Thanks to the Library of Virginia for highlighting "Queer Virginia" this month!

New Books – July 2026

New books available at the Library of Virginia.

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Man not accustomed with idea of consequences

Saul Staniforth@saulstaniforth.bsky.social · last mo.

"this ref who is a little bit suspect if you check his past.. he gave him a red card.. that means he cant play in the next game.. thats very unfair.. how do they penalise him for a game that hasnt been played yet.. you cant do that" Smearing the ref & saying red cards are unfair

I was nine in the summer of 1976. Bicentennial, Olympics, Bad News Bears — still the most memorable summer of my life

Such an excellent experience at Alexandria Pride on Saturday! Met many interested people, sold 30+ copies of "Queer Virginia" and shared much info on local transgender history and researching Virginia queer history. Thanks to the Library of Virginia and @afrocharities.bsky.social for their support!

We can't wait to see you on Saturday, June 27, for the 9th annual Alexandria Pride! Visit alexandriava.gov/LGBTQ for all the deets. See you at John Carlyle Square Park from 2 to 6!

Alexandria Pride is this Saturday, June 27, rain or shine! Proud among 100+ exhibitors participating! Free magnets, stickers & zines, including items from the Library of Virginia. "Queer Virginia" from @uvapress.bsky.social available at 30% off #pridemonth www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...

On Saturday I’ll be at Alexandria Pride sharing local LGBTQIA+ history, selling “Queer Virginia” book and giving away queer and trans history freebies, including mini-zines. #pridemonth #queerhistory #alxpride #transhistory www.alexandriava.gov/LGBTQ

This evening I’ll be at Oatlands discussing the life and legacy of Hannah Nokes, a Black transgender woman who testified in a high profile murder trial in the 1930s. Free and no reservations required! oatlands.org/event/pride-... #TransHistory

June is Pride Month! Explore incredible stories, outstanding scholarship, and beautiful books Take 30% off select titles using promo code <10PRIDE26> at checkout www.upress.virginia.edu/title/10093/ #booksky #readUP

In 1983 an Alexandria woman's USPS job offer was withdrawn after she told them she was transgender. Attorney Victor Glasberg took Jane Doe's case and won the first successful discrimination case by a transgender person against the govt. #PrideMonth #TransHistory alextimes.com/lifestyle/ou...

Out of the Attic: The landmark case of a transgender Alexandrian - Alexandria Times

In 1985, a local woman named Jennifer Casoni achieved what is widely regarded as the first successful federal discrimination challenge by a transgender person. Her case, Jane Doe v. United States Post...

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Appreciate @fairfaxcounty.gov Public Library including “Queer Virginia” from @uvapress.bsky.social on its Voices of Pride and Progress book list www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/news... #PrideMonth #QueerHistory

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Appreciate Julie Carey covering this and the Thomas Balch Library for hosting us! “Queer Virginia” is published by @uvapress.bsky.social

NBC4 Washington@nbcwashington.com · 6mo ago

How Hannah Nokes, a Black, transgender woman in 1930s Virginia, stole the show and captured headlines as a witness in a high-profile murder trial.

Loved seeing these books featured as new additions to the collection at the Thomas Balch Library! Special surprise was seeing @goberle.bsky.social too!

Registration is open for 2026 Virginia Forum history conference! I'm presenting "Unclaimed but No Longer Unnamed: Recovering Identities of Prisoners Buried at Stoney Lonesome Cemetery" and excited for papers from @historyherring.bsky.social and @goberle.bsky.social virginia-forum.org/2026-confere...

I completely understand that mistakes happen but I’m always curious to find out what went wrong. Where in the research or writing process did the misunderstanding occur? How did a fact get botched? 1/

During a 1998 visit to DC, Vaclav Havel went to the Brickskeller, known for its massive beer menu, for dinner. My girlfriend and I were there with friends and she bought the President of the Czech Republic a Pilsner Urquell.

Blunderbolt@bolt451.bsky.social · last yr.

Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction

Big thanks to the Thomas Balch Library for inviting me to talk about Hannah Nokes, a Black transgender woman who testified in a high profile murder case Loudoun County in 1933 #TransHistory #QueerHistory youtube.com/watch?v=WS1J...

Beyond "Red-Wigged Boy-Girl" Researching the Life of Hannah Nokes with Amy Bertsch

YouTube video by Thomas Balch Library

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Thrilled to be discussing my research on Hannah Nokes Dec 13 at Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg. "Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion" from @uvapress.bsky.social will be available for purchase. #QueerHistory #LGBTQHistory #TransHistory #Loudoun www.leesburgva.gov/Home/Compone...

Author Jay Watkins' research offers proof of Richmond's rich queer history, especially in the world of theatre.

The Queer South

Author Jay Watkins' research offers proof of Richmond's rich queer history, especially in the world of theatre.

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Proposals for 2026 Virginia Forum history conference due tomorrow, Nov 2 virginia-forum.org/2026-confere...

I decided to see if ChatGPT could help with some transcribing, probably just getting a few words here and there to get me started and maybe save some time. Instead of it saying it couldn't read a PDF of faded handwriting, it completely made stuff up.

Alexandria hosting public meeting on improvements to Douglass Memorial Cemetery

Alexandria hosting public meeting on improvements to Douglass Memorial Cemetery | ALXnow

Alexandria will provide an update later this month on stormwater solutions for the historic, and flood-prone, Douglass Memorial Cemetery (1421 Wilkes Street). The city says that the cemetery, named after...

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Many thanks to the Arlington Public Library for hosting our “Queer Virginia” author event for LGBTQ+ History Month! We definitely appreciated the insightful, engaged audience! #queerhistory @uvapress.bsky.social

Historian and NSU professor Charles Ford to discuss “Queer Virginia” from @uvapress.bsky.social at Library of Virginia this Tuesday

Transgender people made headlines in Loudoun County almost 100 years before becoming a political topic

"We do have a history, all of us, in all parts of Virginia,” historian Charles Ford said.

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Author Talk: “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion” | ARLnow www.arlnow.com/events/autho...

Author Talk: “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion” | ARLnow

In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, come learn about Queer history in the Commonwealth. Join us for an engaging discussion of the new book, “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion" and…

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On September 27, George Mason student Andrew Snowman is presenting "Policing of Black Bodies in Antebellum Fairfax County" librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15195106

Historical Society of Fairfax County Presents: Policing of Black Bodies in Antebellum Fairfax County

George Mason University student Andrew Snowman will speak about his research into critically investigating 19th century white policing of Black bodies which acknowledges the...

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Reservations are now open for Halloweddings on Oct 31 at historic Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Det... #halloween

Halloweddings, Fri Oct 31, 2025 10 a.m.-3:20 p.m. | Calendar | City of Alexandria, VA

The Clerk of Court is offering Halloween-themed wedding services at historic Gadsby's Tavern Ballroom. Appointments must be booked in advance.

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#DMV friends, hope you can join me Oct 9 at this Arlington Library event with Charles Ford and Jay Watkins, co-chair of @lgbtqhistorya.bsky.social, as we discuss our new book “Queer Virginia” from @uvapress.bsky.social arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/15366220

Author Talk: "Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion" in celebration of LGBTQ History Month

Celebrate and learn about Queer history of the Commonwealth Join us for an engaging discussion of the new book, “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion" and learn about V...

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Twenty years ago, I took a historical archaeology class in the Public History and Historic Preservation program at @novacommcollege.bsky.social that changed my life. My program classmates were brilliant and continue to do amazing research and I still work on the project I was assigned that semester.