History with the Hills
We are all surrounded by history, especially here in Virginia and in particular the Shenandoah Valley. You don't have to travel far to find a historical marker or an interesting small town. The Hills, Carrie and Lonnie, are both curious about local history and those that made it. Listen for a new episode of History With The Hills every other Tuesday as they give you a glimpse into the past.
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Show overview
History with the Hills has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 32 episodes. That works out to roughly 4 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 8 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 5 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The River 95.3.
From the publisher
We are all surrounded by history, especially here in Virginia and in particular the Shenandoah Valley. You don't have to travel far to find a historical marker or an interesting small town. The Hills, Carrie and Lonnie, are both curious about local history and those that made it. Listen for a new episode of History With The Hills every other Tuesday as they give you a glimpse into the past.
Latest Episodes
View all 32 episodesHistory With The Hills Washington and Jefferson
The Presidents of Virginia – Washington & Jefferson
Mother Of Presidents
Virginia isn’t called the “Mother of Presidents” for nothing. Eight U.S. presidents were born in the Old Dominion, a record that still stands today. In this podcast, Lonnie and Carrie have a lively discussion concerning the breakdown of the “Virginia Dynasty” and the leaders who followed. Mother of Presidents
Riverton General Store & Post office
Constructed by the Carson Lime Company, the Old Riverton Post Office and Grocery is one of just two commercial buildings still standing from Riverton’s heyday.
The Duncan Hotel
It served as a hotel and a doctor’s office and changed hands many times, but if those walls could talk, imagine the stories they would tell.
Duck Street
The only mystery more compelling than ‘who done it?’ is ‘why name it?’ Discover the bill behind Duck Street. Duck, Duck, Goose! You’re it!
Killahevlin
Samuel Carson, an Irish immigrant who established the dominant Carson Lime Company in Riverton in 1868, commissioned this home as a physical symbol of his success.  
Riverton Village
Nestled at the northern edge of Front Royal, Virginia, where the North and South Forks of the majestic Shenandoah River converge, lies a hidden gem of history and architecture: the Riverton Historic District. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/sample-nominations.htm  
The CRC, Conservation and Research Center
Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Warren County, a site that has cared for military horses to endangered species. This is the story of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, as it is known today.
Hero or Villian?
Lord Dunmore was the last Royal Governor of Virginia. Abolitionists loved him, but Patriots thought of him as a terror. He used his strategies before their time.
We are going down, down, down
A timeless song is sung for the first time publicly at a local festival. Clarke County Historical Society TBT
Front Royal receives a home run!
It’s April Fools Day 1950, but Front Royal is getting ready for one of its biggest events in history.   https://blueridgecountry.com/newsstand/magazine/curios-star-struck-in-front-royal-virginia/
The Moonshine Trail
During the Prohibition era, this quiet valley was home to countless homemade distilleries, producing spirits that would go on to become as legendary as the mountains themselves.
Was it love or business?
Laura Ratcliffe had “royal” blood in her veins, but did she fall for the bad boys or was it just a business arrangement?
The Valley Turnpike
Ever heard the saying if those walls could talk, imagine if this road could talk. It has been traveled by the Natives of the area, the colonists, and now us. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/valley-turnpike.htm
Igloo, the faithful friend
We are all familiar with Admiral Byrd from Winchester, but did you know his friend Igloo? Learn about how this friendship came to be and grew and its tragic ending. https://americacomesalive.com/admiral-
Camp Roosevelt
Camp Roosevelt, located in Virginia’s George Washington National Forest, is a site rich in history and intrigue. Established in the 1930s as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, it played a vital role during the Great Depression by providing jobs for young men while also working on conservation projects.
Indian Alley
Indian Alley in Winchester is a hidden gem steeped in rich history and captivating stories. Originally a meeting place for Indigenous tribes, this narrow passageway is not just a physical space; it’s a cultural crossroads that has witnessed centuries of change.
The Legend of Molly May
The Legend of Molly May is a cold case from the 1700’s. She lived in the area of Warren County that is now called Harmony Hollow and witnessed a crime, but why didn’t she come home?
The Vanderhydts
They came to the valley for a better life and ended up building what would become a popular historical property in Frederick County.