Glen Motto talks with Davis Simmons, Contract Historical Researcher and Speaker for John Bannister’s Battersea located in Petersburg, Virginia, helping area residents and visitors better understand Petersburg's Revolutionary‑era roots. Simmons discusses Battersea’s programs including public tours, special events, historical research, and preservation of the 1768 Palladian‑style home overlooking the Appomattox River. Simmons also outlines the organization’s educational mission to teach about the life of John Bannister, a signer of the Articles of Confederation and Petersburg’s first mayor. He also talked about what they are learning about those who were enslaved at the property. One remarkable detail is how Battersea visually reflects multiple centuries of American history in one house. (www.batterseafound.org)
Original airdate: 5/31/2026
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Glen joined K-LOVE in 2025 and he covers parts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.