Barton’s Jeff Broadwater Honored by Virginia Historical Society

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WILSON, N.C. — September 9, 2016 —  Dr. Jeff Broadwater, professor of history in the School of Humanities at Barton College epitomizes bold thinking on campus. A renowned scholar, historian, and author, Dr. Broadwater was one of nine individuals recently honored by the Virginia Historical Society with special awards at a celebratory luncheon held in Richmond, Va. Recognized for their significant contributions to research, education, and the mission of the Society, the awardees included students, educators, authors, historians, and volunteers. The William M. E. Rachal Award was presented to Dr. Broadwater at the luncheon. Honoring the long-time editor of the “Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,” the Rachal Award was established […]

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Book Signing With Historian Jeff Broadwater on Sept. 18 at Hackney Library

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WILSON, N.C. — Plan to join the Barton College Friends of Hackney Library on Tuesday, Sept. 18, for a book signing with author Dr. Jeff Broadwater at the College. The book signing will be held from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in Hackney Library. Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public at no charge, and the community is invited to attend. Broadwater, a professor of history at Barton, will sign copies of his latest book, “James Madison: A Son of Virginia and a Founder of the Nation” (University of North Carolina Press, 2012). This book, available for purchase that evening, is a selection of the History Book […]

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