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Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore
Billy Flora: An American Hero
Free Black hero Billy Flora’s bravery at Great Bridge helped turn the tide for Virginia.
Grace Sherwood: The Witch of Pungo
Hampton Roads played a vital role in America’s founding. This series highlights the people and institutions from our region that helped shape who we were in 1776, and who we’d become 250 years later. Featuring patriots of diverse backgrounds, who have often been omitted from our history books, their bold contributions were immeasurable in igniting a revolution that reshaped the world.
Grace Sherwood: The Witch of Pungo
Season 1 Episode 7 | 8m 50s | CC
A captivating exploration of Grace Sherwood, the “Witch of Pungo,” whose 1706 witchcraft trial became legend in Virginia Beach. Using historic documentation, author Scott Moore lays out the facts, and then explores the lore, to reveal how the story has evolved, from accused witch to symbol of resilience, becoming the region’s enduring folk hero.
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