Join Jenn, as she visits Oak Grove Cemetery in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to honor William H. Carney, the first African American Medal of Honor recipient. Learn about Carney’s brave escape from enslavement, his education, and his heroic actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner that earned him this prestigious award. This episode also explores theContinue reading “Gravesite of William H. Carney”
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Unveiling an Untold Civil War Spy Story | Rachel Prewitt Richardson’s Secret
In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jen reveal a little-known Civil War story about Confederate spy Rachel Prewitt Richardson. The story, told through a combination of historical research, family accounts, and a metal detecting adventure, explores the dramatic events on the Prewitt Farm in 1862 near Memphis, Tennessee. The podcast divesContinue reading “Unveiling an Untold Civil War Spy Story | Rachel Prewitt Richardson’s Secret”
Honoring a Hero: The Story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy
In this episode of Walk with History, historian and veteran Jenn visits the Lieutenant Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in Long Island, New York, to honor the story of Michael Murphy, a Penn State graduate and Navy SEAL who sacrificed his life during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. The video explores his valor,Continue reading “Honoring a Hero: The Story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy”
Unlocking FDR’s Leadership: The Hyde Park Connection
Join us on a detailed tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s family home, Springwood, in Hyde Park, NY. Learn about the Roosevelt family’s history, including FDR’s birth and upbringing, the legacy of his parents, and his remarkable journey to becoming the 32nd President of the United States. Discover the personal stories, unique artifacts, and significant momentsContinue reading “Unlocking FDR’s Leadership: The Hyde Park Connection”
Exploring Historic Block Island: From Prohibition to Hidden Treasures
Join Jenn for an engaging tour of The Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, an essential filming site for ‘The Gilded Age.’ Explore the mansion’s grand spaces, gardens, and historical relevance, while gaining insights from an employee about the filming process and its pivotal scenes, including the season three finale’s grand ball.
Filming Locations of Jaws | 50 years later
Join historian Jenn, as she takes you on a detailed tour of Martha’s Vineyard, the iconic filming location for Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic, ‘Jaws’. Learn about the various locations used, including Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and the famous Jaws Bridge. Discover fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, such as the challenges faced with the mechanical shark, Bruce, and howContinue reading “Filming Locations of Jaws | 50 years later”
Step Inside a Real Gilded Age Castle! | Lyndhurst Mansion
Join Jenn for an engaging tour of The Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, an essential filming site for ‘The Gilded Age.’ Explore the mansion’s grand spaces, gardens, and historical relevance, while gaining insights from an employee about the filming process and its pivotal scenes, including the season three finale’s grand ball.
Exploring The Elms: Iconic Filming Locations of ‘The Gilded Age’
Join Jenn for an engaging tour of The Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, an essential filming site for ‘The Gilded Age.’ Explore the mansion’s grand spaces, gardens, and historical relevance, while gaining insights from an employee about the filming process and its pivotal scenes, including the season three finale’s grand ball.
Inside the Most Famous Mansion in Rhode Island! | The Historic Breakers
Join historian Jenn from Walk With History as she delves into The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island, a grand Vanderbilt mansion. The content covers its history, stunning architecture, and the lavish lifestyle of the elite in the Gilded Age, alongside insights into the Vanderbilt family’s role and a detailed tour of the estate.
Exploring Nantucket: Whaling History and the Inspiration Behind Moby Dick
In this episode of Walk with History, join Jenna in Nantucket, Massachusetts, as she explores the rich whaling history of the island. Starting at the Whaling Museum, Jenna delves into the significance of Nantucket as a former whaling capital. She explains the whaling process, the economic impact of whale oil, and the dramatic story ofContinue reading “Exploring Nantucket: Whaling History and the Inspiration Behind Moby Dick”