Thea Marshall
Thea Marshall
Thea Marshall is the author of “Neck Tales: Stories from Virginia's Northern Neck,” published in June, 2009. Along with her professional writing assignments, she is a broadcaster, actor, and producer, with life long experience in all forms of communication – from print to theater to radio and television. She writes and broadcasts original commentaries on and about the people, places, history, culture and current issues relating to the Northern Neck for WCVE Public Radio (heard on both WCVE in Richmond and WCNV for the Northern Neck).

Stories from Thea Marshall...

The Strange Tale of Aaron Burr

Thea Marshall reaches back into our history to remember a founding father more hated than loved.

Northern Neck Room on View in New York

Thea Marshall discovers a grand Northern Neck room that has been sitting in the heart of New York City since 1915.

A Revolutionary Mother's Day

Thea Marshall wonders about mothers day cards, mother love, and our founding fathers...

The Rosenwald Coincidence

Thea Marshall's update to the Rosenwald school story highlights what is , to her mind, a remarkable coincidence..

Crime and Punishment in 18th Century Northern Neck

Thea Marshall takes a look at 18th century crime and punishment ...and wonders if its time to bring back the pillory...

MARSHALL: "Our national treasure"

Thea Marshall remembers the man who has been called "our national treasure".

Northern Neck: The Dahlgren Affair

Thea Marshall discovers The Dahlgren Affair, which may have been the cause of one of the most horrific acts in our nation's history.

Holly Ball

Commentator Thea Marshall reminds us of one of the most enduring of Northern Neck holiday traditions ... and it took place last night...

Saving the stack

Thea Marshall comments on the progress to save a 130 foot tall piece of history in the historic town of Reedville.

The curiosity of the Northern Neck

Thea Marshall takes a look at what one author has called "Curiosities of the Northern Neck"