Past Director's Series Guests

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In 2022, Christy S. Coleman, executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, engaged in lively and enlightening conversations with some of the nation’s prominent scholars and public figures. The six-part series took place in Jamestown Settlement’s Robins Foundation Theater, exploring a range of topics and bringing JYF’s mission to raise awareness and understanding of the shared legacies of American history into full view.

These conversations continued in 2023 with another slate of esteemed guests. In its second year, attendees enjoyed these thought-provoking evening conversations in person and virtually. Continue reading to learn more and, when available, view recordings of these illuminating conversations.

2024 Director's Series

Dr. Julian Zelizer - October 16, 2024
Dr. Ned Blackhawk - September 18, 2024
Ruth E. Carter - May 11, 2024
Joseph McGill Jr. - March 20, 2024
Sec. Aimee R. Guidera - January 17, 2024

2023 Director's Series

Susan Devan-Harness - November 15, 2023
Michael W. Twitty - October 18, 2023
David M. Givens - September 20, 2023
Alexis Coe - May 17, 2023
Dr. Kimberly Gilmore - March 15, 2023
Bill Barker - January 18, 2023

2022 Director's Series

Shannon LaNier - November 16, 2022
Winona LaDuke - September 21, 2022
Dr. Keisha Blain - July 27, 2022
Lonnie G. Bunch III - May 25, 2022
Dr. Joanne B. Freeman - March 2, 2022
Jason Herbert - January 19, 2022

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown are administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. These world-class museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days). Museum daytime admission is not included in evening event ticketing. Parking is free. For more information, call (757) 253-4572.

TowneBank is presenting sponsor of the 2023 and 2024 Director’s Series. The 2022 Director’s Series was supported in part by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. Discover how you can support our mission.