Rose Greenhow was born in 1814 in Maryland, USA. She was a socialite and a well-known political hostess in Washington D.C. during the 1850s. In 1853, she married Dr. Robert Greenhow, and they had four daughters together. During the American Civil War, Rose Greenhow became a Confederate spy. She used her social connections to gatherContinue reading “Rose Greenhow: Confederate Spy”
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She was a Civil war spy
Mary Louvestre (1812-1883) was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination who lived in Southside Hampton Roads, Virginia during the American Civil War. She was a spy for the Union Army, risking her own life to help the cause. 1812: Mary Louvestre is born1861: The American Civil War begins1862: Louvestre begins her service as anContinue reading “She was a Civil war spy”
Historic figures in Alexandria National Cemetery
Before Arlington National Cemetery there was the cemeteries in Alexandria, Virginia. The Alexandria National Cemetery holds the graves of many notable figures, including Samuel Cooper, James Mason, Julius Campbell, Dennis Ramsey, Robert Allison Jr., and Wilmer McLean. Each of these individuals have had an impact on history, whether through their service in the military, theirContinue reading “Historic figures in Alexandria National Cemetery”
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings at Monticello
Monticello is an absolute must for any fan of history. Thomas Jefferson was not only a forward thinker responsible for the Declaration of Independence, but he is also considered the prime example of the American Paradox. Join us as we tour Monticello and talk about Thomas Jefferson’s impact on history. Intro: 0:00Front: 0:13Back: 0:58Martha Jefferson:Continue reading “Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings at Monticello”
Top History Videos of 2022
Your favorite history videos of 2022 was fun to see and talk about. This will become an annual tradition for Walk with History and hopefully all of these videos and our community will continue to grow! Top Videos of 2022: Transcript Episode 91 – Top 10 videos of 2022 [00:00:00] [00:00:06] Scott: Good evening, happyContinue reading “Top History Videos of 2022”
Podcast Ep 46: Top 10 Walk with History videos of 2022
We recap the most popular Walk with History videos published in 2022. From Colonial Williamsburg to Arlington National Cemetery…we walk through 10 history videos of ours that caught everyone’s interest! 1. Staying in a colonial home in Williamsburg: https://youtu.be/qzjVmLVHJhY 2. Historic Jamestown Virginia: https://youtu.be/UGvaW8b5Ras 3. Arlington House Tour with The History Underground: https://youtu.be/l7q-QRdYZj4 4. TheContinue reading “Podcast Ep 46: Top 10 Walk with History videos of 2022”
Merry Christmas and 2023 Plans
Scott and I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone! (and give a preview of next week’s podcast episode if you’re curious) This year of Walk with History has been such a great experience…quite the roller coaster if we’re telling the truth. I wouldn’t say there were downs…but there were a ton ofContinue reading “Merry Christmas and 2023 Plans”
Our first live stream of the Talk With History Podcast
A while back, we alluded to trying something new…and you all are the first to hear us talk about it. Live Streaming our Interviews that eventually become a Talk with History podcast episode! We didn’t advertise this first one because…well…honestly I (scott) didn’t know if it was going to work or how it would turnContinue reading “Our first live stream of the Talk With History Podcast”
Podcast Ep26: Sleepy Hollow – The legend, the facts, and the history in between
We visit the REAL Sleepy Hollow and tell you all about it! We compare the real world locations to the Disney cartoon as well as with the history! For more visit us at: talkwithhistory.com Want to have a question featured on our next podcast? We will be leading off each of our shows with a 5-starContinue reading “Podcast Ep26: Sleepy Hollow – The legend, the facts, and the history in between”
Podcast Ep25: Elvis’ first homes and life in Memphis
We lived in Memphis for 3 years and got to visit not just Graceland but his home before the famous mansion we all know and love. YouTube video: Elvis Presley Home Life For more visit us at: talkwithhistory.com Want to have a question featured on our next podcast? We will be leading off each of ourContinue reading “Podcast Ep25: Elvis’ first homes and life in Memphis”