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In this episode, we’ll talk with Christina Vida from the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Va, who talks about Frances Branch Scott, founder of Sheltering Arms Hospital, who organized a meeting in her home in 1909 to address the lack of quality treatment for tuberculosis patients in Richmond. And we’ll hear about what preceded Pine Camp.

In the late 19th century, the 160 acres along the northern border of the city of Richmond was known as the City Farm or City Jail Farm. Later on, Richmonders who were battling contagious diseases, including smallpox and tuberculosis, were isolated on the property.

But because this was the post Civil War South and the Jim Crow era, only white patients were treated (pause) until eventually a separate house was built for the city’s Black population. When vaccinations were finally able to stem the diseases, the land and buildings began to take on new life. And while the whites only building remained, the Black ward was torn down.

It’s here where mysteries are being uncovered and the history of those patients and the land itself is being rediscovered. And it’s here where the land is taking on a new life which will allow new stories to emerge.

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In this new season of History Reinvented we’ll uncover stories of Pine Camp.

In the late 19th century, the 160 acres along the northern border of the city of Richmond was known as the City Farm or City Jail Farm. Later on, Richmonders who were battling contagious diseases, including smallpox and tuberculosis, were isolated on the property.

But because this was the post Civil War South and the height of the Jim Crow era, only white patients were treated until eventually a separate house was built for the city’s Black population. When vaccinations were finally able to stem the diseases, the land and buildings began to take on new life. And while the whites only building remained, the Black ward was torn down.

It’s here where mysteries are being uncovered and the history of those patients and the land itself is being rediscovered. And it’s here where the land is taking on a new life which will allow new stories to emerge.

Stay tuned for new episodes to start dropping in the next few weeks.

But in the meantime, I could surely use some help from you. History Reinvented is created solely by me, Ian Stewart. I’m a freelance journalist, and a longtime, former public radio reporter. I’ve got no sponsors at this time–so, if you’d like to sponsor this podcast series, let me know.

You can also Venmo me a few dollars at Ian-Stewart-82 to buy me some coffee or gas. And more importantly, you can also support the show by rating it and sharing it on your social media platforms.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called The Mechanics of Transportation in which I talk to local Richmond and national experts about all things transportation. And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station.

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad–

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Hey—I’ve got an update on a new season of History Reinvented.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to figure out what area of Richmond, Virginia I can take another dive into the history and future of.

Well, I’ve landed on one–but I don’t want to say what it is yet, until I get some recordings and interviews done.

That said, I’m dropping this little teaser to keep you all updated and interested in the podcast and to ask you to please continue sharing episodes on all your social media platforms. Plus, rate it and leave some comments–they all help.

And, if you’d like to sponsor my work, then please let me know. You can also Venmo me a few dollars at Ian-Stewart-82 to buy me some coffee or gas. Or you can become a subscriber too.

Be sure to check out my other podcast, called The Mechanics of Transportation in which I talk to local Richmond and national experts about all things transportation. And, if you like music, check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station.

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

History Reinvented is a Big Soap Production.

Support the show

History Reinvented is a Big Soap Production.
Email me: Ian07stewart@gmail.com. Venmo: Ian-stewart-82
Follow me on Blue Sky at Ianstewartcycles.bsky.social; Threads & Instagram at just_ianstewart