This episode tours Baltimore’s Westminster Burial Ground, founded in 1786 by local Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, and highlights it as a “who’s who” of merchants, military figures, and writers. 📍 Visit this location 00:00 Famous Graves00:51 Cemetery Origins02:13 Poe Death and Burial03:24 McHenry and Fort Namesake04:05 Phillip Key Scandal05:12 Poe Original Grave Site05:58 Poe Family Plot06:23 StarContinue reading “Edgar Allan Poe: The Story Behind His Grave”
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Congratulations to The History Underground
JD over at The History Underground on YouTube just posted his 500th History Traveler video! 🤯 A massive congrats to him for hitting this milestone that very few achieve (and really that’s only about half of his total video count). His 500th episode is now mapped on History or Drive and is the 900th locationContinue reading “Congratulations to The History Underground”
Gettysburg 1863: A Civilian View of the Battle | Bo Brinkman & Samuel Rogan Interview
At the Gettysburg Film Festival, Scott and Jenn interview director Bo Brinkman (Gettysburg, 1993; upcoming Gettysburg 1863) and actor Samuel Roukin (Turn: Washington’s Spies) about portraying the Battle of Gettysburg through the experiences of civilians—especially women and children—rather than traditional battlefield spectacle.
Gettysburg Film Festival: Behind the Scenes Where History Meets Hollywood
Scott and historian Jenn recap their Easter weekend 2026 trip to the Gettysburg Film Festival, describing Gettysburg’s high-energy atmosphere, panels, and meetups with the history community. They organized a Thursday-night gathering of 10–15 content creators at The Gettys Burger, then attended a “Turn” panel about Washington’s Culper Spy Ring with actors including Samuel Roukin (CaptainContinue reading “Gettysburg Film Festival: Behind the Scenes Where History Meets Hollywood”
Inside the mind of Hamilton’s George Washington: A Chat with Chris Jackson!
We just got back from the Gettysburg Film Festival, where Chris was one of the featured guests, and we couldn’t resist revisiting our past chat with him. We’re diving into a juicy convo with Chris Jackson, the original George Washington from Hamilton! 🎭 This episode is all about how Chris connected with history and whatContinue reading “Inside the mind of Hamilton’s George Washington: A Chat with Chris Jackson!”
Discovering Family at Shiloh with Vlogging Through History
From Shiloh National Cemetery, Jen of Walk with History meets Chris Mowery of Vlogging Through History to visit graves connected to Chris’s family and discuss his upcoming book on Company H of the 20th Ohio. They tour the cemetery, including the 16th Wisconsin color guard monument, and explain how markers list only states. Chris sharesContinue reading “Discovering Family at Shiloh with Vlogging Through History”
A Civil War “Band of Brothers”? | The Trumbull County Boys with Chris Mowery
Scott and Jenn interview YouTuber Chris Mowery (Vlogging Through History) about his background in history, youth ministry, and speaking for Rachel’s Challenge, and how COVID led him to popular at-home history reaction videos. Chris discusses his new 500-page book, “Trumbull County Boys,” focused on Company H of the 20th Ohio Volunteers and built largely fromContinue reading “A Civil War “Band of Brothers”? | The Trumbull County Boys with Chris Mowery”
The Woman Who Made Helen Keller Possible | Annie Sullivan
Jenn visits, Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the birthplace of Helen Keller, highlighting the famous water pump where Annie Sullivan helped seven-year-old Helen connect the spelled word “water” to its meaning after Helen became blind and deaf at 19 months. 📍 Google Maps to Hellen Keller birthplace 00:00 Welcome to Ivy Green00:54 The Water PumpContinue reading “The Woman Who Made Helen Keller Possible | Annie Sullivan”
Meet the Miracle Worker: Annie Sullivan’s Role in Helen Keller’s Life
Scott and Jenn dive into the inspiring story of Annie Sullivan, the woman who opened up the world for Helen Keller. Imagine living in complete silence and darkness—yikes, right? But then, bam! Annie shows up and changes everything with her teaching magic. We chat about our visit to Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, where that moment at the water pump went down. It’s a tale of grit, determination, and the incredible bond between a teacher and her student, proving that miracles can happen when someone refuses to give up. Buckle up for a heartwarming journey through history! 📍 Google Maps to Hellen Keller birthplace
Discovery Park of America Revealed | Historic Exhibits & Collections
I visit Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee, exploring exhibits spanning American, military, Native American, and dinosaur history. You can visit too! 📍 Google Maps to Discover Park of America 00:00 Welcome to Discovery Park01:05 Liberty Bell Replica01:43 Davy Crockett Legacy02:08 Military Machines and Aircraft02:59 Museums and Social Media03:25 Ark of the CovenantContinue reading “Discovery Park of America Revealed | Historic Exhibits & Collections”