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Religious Violence in America: The Gnadenhutten Massacre
In this article, we discuss the 1782 Gnadenhutten Massacre and the violence that occurred against minority religious groups during the Colonial period and into our American Republic.
Born from Conflict: The Pamphlet Wars
Today we throw around the terms propaganda and fake news rather zealously. But did you know that the first use of propaganda in the English language concerned the English Civil Wars? “Join us at St. Luke’s on Saturday, April 6, at 1 PM, where Public Historian Hunter Willis will present on this topic, ‘Born from Conflict: The Pamphlet Wars.'”
The Great Enigma: Oliver Cromwell
During a recent trip to England, St. Luke’s Education Department stopped by the Oliver Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon. During this visit, the Curator of the Cromwell Museum, Stuart Orme, shared his opinions about the man, the many myths associated with him, and more.
Born from Conflict: Cavaliers and Puritans of Newport Parish a Documentary
In March of this year St Luke’s Education Department will be going on the road to the UK. We will be filming for a documentary to be released later this year entitled; “Born from Conflict: Cavaliers and Puritans of Newport Parish.”
Honoring our Veterans
Join St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum in a day of appreciation and community as we honor Veterans and their families.
Huguenots in Early Virginia
This article discusses the Huguenots, a group of Protestants who fled Catholic France to escape persecution and their settlements in early Virginia.