Scott and Jenn celebrate their 100th podcast episode by interviewing Christopher Jackson, the original George Washington in the musical ‘Hamilton.’ Jackson shares his journey into the role, his connection to history, and the impact of portraying such an iconic figure. They delve into Jackson’s personal history, his early life in southern Illinois, and how hisContinue reading “Christopher Jackson on History, Hamilton, and Humanizing Icons”
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Podcast Episode 100: An Interview with Chris Jackson of Hamilton
In the 100th episode of ‘Talk with History’, hosts Scott and Jenn celebrate this milestone by inviting Christopher Jackson, known for his role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’, to discuss his career, passion for history, and the portrayal of historical figures. Jackson shares his journey from first thoughts on portraying George Washington to deeply researchingContinue reading “Podcast Episode 100: An Interview with Chris Jackson of Hamilton”
Podcast Episode 51 – Aaron Burr historian tells us what most people never knew about Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr is a name that is often associated with one event: the infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton that led to Hamilton’s death. However, Burr was a complex figure whose impact on American history extends far beyond that one tragic incident. In this blog post, we will delve into the life and legacy of AaronContinue reading “Podcast Episode 51 – Aaron Burr historian tells us what most people never knew about Aaron Burr”
Is the “Female Stranger” actually Dear Theodosia?
Theodosia Burr Alston was supposedly lost at sea in 1813. Yet 3 years later, a mysterious man and woman arrived in Alexandria, Virginia shrouded in secrecy and oaths to not reveal her identity just before she passed away. Her gravesite is know as the “Female Stranger” and some speculate that she is actually the lostContinue reading “Is the “Female Stranger” actually Dear Theodosia?”
Podcast Ep20: Hamilton, Yorktown, and Battlefield Sunsets
Broadway brought us Hamilton and with it an amazing and entertaining peek in to American history. How then could we not be excited to walk in the footsteps of so many famous historical figures at the Yorktown Battlefield? Jenn talks about the lead up to one of the most important battles fought in American History,Continue reading “Podcast Ep20: Hamilton, Yorktown, and Battlefield Sunsets”
Walking with George Washington: The Battle and Surrender at Yorktown
We visit the Yorktown Battlefield on the 240th anniversary of the surrender at Yorktown. We will take you through the visitor’s center, and the stops around the battlefield. Plan your visit:https://www.nps.gov/york/index.htm Intro 0:00Visitors Center 0:11Victory Monument 6:03Stop A British Inner Defense Line 8:30Stop B Grand French Battery 9:49Stop C Second Allied Siege Line 12:08Stop DContinue reading “Walking with George Washington: The Battle and Surrender at Yorktown”