Veronica Alease Davis

Veronica Alease Davis is an American author, historian, and preservation advocate celebrated for her dedication to safeguarding African American heritage. Educated at Hampton University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Virginia Commonwealth University, Davis has combined scholarship with action—leading preservation efforts at historic cemeteries, including Richmond’s Woodland, Evergreen, and East End.

Her career spans decades of service, from lecturing on African American history to advising community leaders across the East Coast. Davis has served in roles such as docent at Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion, member of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Subcommittee, and appointee to Virginia’s COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force.

She is the author of Hampton University, Inspiring African American Women of Virginia, and Here I Lay My Burdens Down. Her upcoming work, Memoirs of Hampton, adds to her mission of sharing powerful stories that connect past and present.

Beyond writing, Davis is a speaker, preservationist, entrepreneur, and proud mother of two servicemen. She is also the founder of Echoes of Hampton and holds a patent for an educational game, blending creativity with a lifelong passion for education. Through her work, Davis continues to honor history, uplift communities, and inspire future generations.