Our Department of History publishes cutting-edge historical research, trains students to become critical thinkers and strong researchers, and shares our passion for history with the community. Classes are small, and our close-knit History majors and faculty hold regular social events and service activities through our award-winning history honor society.
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Civil War Weekend to explore the power of place
The stillness of a long-ago battlefield, the suffering of soldiers in a prison camp, and the unexpected origins of a historic cemetery will all be explored at the 27th annual Civil War Weekend.
This year’s event — to be held at The Inn at Virginia Tech on March 16 to 18 — will focus on significant Civil War sites. View More History Stories.
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