Category: Ric Murphy
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New Release – The Revolutionary War Legacy of Cuffee’s Lane
The American Revolution was fought by individuals from every walk of life, yet many of their stories remain untold. One such story is… read more
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2025 Annual: 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing
August 23, 2025 – Hampton, VA The 2025 Annual 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing featured acclaimed actor Djimon Hounsou as… read more
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Sharing History on an International Stage: Speaking at the National Council on Public History Conference
Historical scholarship reaches its greatest impact when it is shared with diverse audiences. In March 2025, historian and author Ric Murphy was invited… read more
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Kicking Off Black History Month at the International African American Museum
Few opportunities are more meaningful for a historian than sharing history in a place dedicated to preserving and honoring the African American experience.… read more
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National Recognition for Arrival of the First Africans in Virginia
Recognition from respected institutions is often a reflection of both scholarly excellence and public impact. Ric Murphy’s Arrival of the First Africans in… read more
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Award-Winning History: Recipient of the Phillis Wheatley Book Award
The best historical works do more than present facts—they inspire readers to see the past through a new lens. Ric Murphy’s contributions to… read more
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Historian and Author Ric Murphy Receives the Prestigious 2021 Frederick Douglass Service Award from the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage
May 21, 2021 Trenton, New Jersey – It is with great pleasure that we announce Mr. Ric Murphy, scholar, author, activist – the Sons… read more
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New Release: Arrival of the First Africans in Virginia
History is often told through broad events and famous names, but some of the most important stories are hidden within the lives of… read more
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Ric Murphy: Receives 2020 National Genealogical Society President’s Citation
May 20, 2020 — Arlington, Virginia. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) awarded its prestigious 2020 President’s Citation to Ric Murphy in recognition of… read more
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Exploring Hidden Chapter of Arlington National Cemetery
Most Americans know Arlington National Cemetery as the final resting place of military heroes and national leaders. Few, however, are familiar with the… read more