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John Gresham

John is a native of the York River watershed. He grew up in King William County and spent many summers in Gloucester fishing and swimming. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education from Virginia State University.
John is a National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide, Virginia Master Naturalist, and Watershed Educator. His hobbies include blogging, photography, kayaking, and reading.
John resides in West Point, VA with his wife Brenda and serves as a Reader at St. Basil Orthodox Church in Hampton.
Rebellion & Refuge: Maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp
Posted October 11, 2022
Learn about the stories of courageous conspirators and runaways who overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors.