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Rick Britton

Rick Britton

Rick Britton (rickbritton.com) is an award-winning author and historian. With over 200 articles under his belt—the vast majority on the history of Virginia—Rick is also the author of Albemarle & Charlottesville: An Illustrated History and Jefferson: A Monticello Sampler (which was awarded a bronze medal at New York City’s Book Expo). He also teaches classes on the history of Albemarle County, conducts Civil War battlefield tours, hand illustrates maps for history books, and is a frequent radio commentator.

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The War Years (1775-1783) March 5, 2013 August 28, 2016

From Cuckoo to Charlottesville: Jack Jouett’s Overnight Ride

Because the heat was oppressive, and perhaps because the dinner and drink sat heavy in his gut, John Jouett Jr. curled up beneath the…

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People January 31, 2013 August 28, 2016

James Monroe: Bona Fide Hero of the American Revolution

“It may be doubted whether so small a number of men ever employed so short a space of time with greater and more lasting…

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