This episode of Talk With History traces the origins and legacy of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, from its 1845 founding by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at Fort Severn to its growth into a defining institution of American sea power. Scott (a 2004 Naval Academy graduate) and Jenn share why sheContinue reading “History of the U.S. Naval Academy: Memorial Hall, the Chapel, and Cemetery”
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Buried Beneath Baltimore | The Men Who Made the Flag Famous (George Armistead / Francis Scott Key)
At St. Paul’s Burial Ground (Old St. Paul Cemetery) in Baltimore, Jenn explores the story behind the Star-Spangled Banner by focusing on two men directly connected to it: Fort McHenry commander George Armistead, and Francis Scott Key, the lawyer negotiating Dr. Beanes’ release who saw the flag that morning. She visits Armistead’s grave and highlightsContinue reading “Buried Beneath Baltimore | The Men Who Made the Flag Famous (George Armistead / Francis Scott Key)”
The REAL Edgar Allan Poe: His Military Service, Reputation, and Mysterious Death
Hosts Scott and Jenn, discuss Edgar Allan Poe while visiting Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, covering the mysterious circumstances of his 1849 death after being found delirious in the streets. They trace Poe’s early life (orphaned, taken in by the Allan family), his Army service and brief West Point stint, and his strugglingContinue reading “The REAL Edgar Allan Poe: His Military Service, Reputation, and Mysterious Death”
Edgar Allan Poe: The Story Behind His Grave
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”
The History of Harriet Tubman
In this video, we travel to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to explore the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the iconic conductor of the Underground Railroad. We visit the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge, Maryland, to delve into exhibits that tell the story of her daring escapes, unwavering courage, and fight for freedom.Continue reading “The History of Harriet Tubman”
What did Francis Scott Key see?
At Fort McHenry, in September of 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “The Star Spangled Banner”…and in 1931 President Hoover made that the American National Anthem. Forever cementing the significance of that fateful day and Francis Key’s legacy. I have always wanted to visit this historic location…and it didn’t disappoint! plan your visit: https://www.nps.gov/fomc/Continue reading “What did Francis Scott Key see?”