Recently retired Museums Executive Director Scott Harris was featured by Loudoun Now in an article titled “Aldie Mill Historic Park Hosts ‘President Monroe.’” The article highlights Harris’s participation in the Monroe at the Mill series at Aldie Mill Historic Park, where he portrayed Joseph Gales Jr., co-publisher of the National Intelligencer, in a historical conversation […]
UMW Museums Director Scott Harris joined News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to discuss “Bringing Eliza Home,” the remarkable story of the repatriation of Eliza Monroe Hay, daughter of President James Monroe. Harris spoke with local historian Kathryn Willis about the years-long effort to recover Hay’s remains from Paris and return them to Virginia. On October […]
Executive Director of University Museums Scott Harris provided an informative take on the historic legacy of Stafford County for FOX 5 in a segment called “In Your Hometown.”In the piece, Harris highlights George Washington’s legacy in Stafford County and the many historic attractions located there. He also provides information on UMW’s Museums: Gari Melchers Home […]
Executive Director of University Museums Scott Harris appeared on News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to discuss upcoming programs at the James Monroe Museum and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. He reviews events like Art After Hours, Sketchy History, History Trivia and Cars and Coffee and bringing Eliza home. Listen to the episode.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 1-4 p.m.Update: The symposium is now FULL, except for UMW students, but a waitlist has been started in case seats open up.This is a free, public symposium that explores the ecological, historical, and cultural significance of the Rappahannock River Fall Line, by examining its role in shaping both the region’s natural environment […]
