Todd Long
toddvahistory.bsky.social
Todd Long
@toddvahistory.bsky.social
Colonial Virginia Historian. Book lover. Blogger at Todd's Archives (www.toddsarchives.com). Genealogist. Writer. Historical Researcher.
60% of librarians and 40% of faculty say students struggle with primary source literacy.

In a recent blog post, Rumika Suzuki Hillyer breaks down why primary source literacy is essential in the 21st century.

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Primary source literacy is a necessary 21st century skill
Primary sources offer direct, unfiltered access to the voices, images, and documents that shape our understanding of the world and its history. And yet, despite their value, primary source literacy re...
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June 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reading is fundamental!
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Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
May 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
🎉 May 29, 1736 🎉

Patrick Henry, one of America’s most passionate patriots, was born in Studley, Virginia. A gifted orator and leader of the American Revolution, Henry is best known for his fiery speech declaring, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
May 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Well, the last link to a bygone era has passed!!! It was amazing that a man born 235 years ago still had one remaining grandson living today...

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Last living grandson of 10th U.S. President John Tyler, a link to a bygone era, dies at 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler's grandfather left the Oval Office more than 179 years ago.
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May 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Making unknown history known...all aspects of history need to be told, even the bad and hard stuff of history.

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Kennon Family History Research Group - Kennon Family History Research Group
Welcome to the Kennon Family History Research Group!!! We hope you enjoy reading about the illustrious history of this family which has been in Virginia since at least 1670 and now, has thousands of d...
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May 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM