Hilltop History: A Fort Henry Podcast

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Hilltop History: A Fort Henry Podcast Podcast

Meet the magnificent people who make history come alive at Fort Henry National Historic Site. Hear untold stories, learn something new and dive into Kingston's and Canada's rich history with your host JJ.

29/12/2021

Episode 15 - Defensive Towers On The Water

In this episode of Hilltop History, we take a deep dive into defensive towers on the water. Small but mighty and known as Martello Towers - they stand along the shorelines of Kingston, Ontario. Why are they there? How are they all connected? What was it like for those living inside them in the 1800s? Could they be haunted?

26 min
11/08/2021

Episode 14 - An Unbroken Bond

It's a relationship that has continued for generations across our borders. Hear untold stories and learn about an incredible bond that the Fort Henry Guard holds near and dear to their hearts with the incredible United States Marine Corps from 8th and I Barracks, Washington, D.C.

26 min
23/06/2021

Episode 13 - Love and Rivalry

Who would have thought two rivals would end up... getting married! In today's episode, we speak with Dan and Justine Lord, former Fort Henry Guard, about life, love, and rivalry. Al shares some special news, don't miss it! Photo By: Nicole Couture-Lord

35 min
09/06/2021

Episode 12 - The First Fort

The Fort Henry that stands today was built in the 1830s. But did you know that it wasn’t the original fortification located on Point Henry? Tune in with JJ and Al as they welcome Ron Ridley, a locally proclaimed Fort Henry expert and retired Curator.

36 min
26/05/2021

Episode 11 - Transforming The Fort

From a magical land to a waterfront concert, there's more than meets the eye at Fort Henry. Co-host JJ dives deep into how this national historic site is transformed into distinct experiences and explains what it takes to host special events at such a unique site.

35 min
12/05/2021

Episode 10 - A Curator’s Curiosities

We're back for season 2! How do you preserve heritage, animate history, and care for artifacts that are over a hundred years old? Join co-host Alex McLean, Curator & Program Support Officer, as he delves into his important work at Fort Henry National Historic Site.

31 min
14/10/2020

Bonus Episode - Military Melodies

Tune into this special bonus episode featuring the talented Fort Henry Guard Chamber Choir! You'll get to hear hymns and military songs by Nick Lennox, Anthony Pacheco, Ethan Krause and Colin Watts. In addition to the amazing acapella songs, JJ and Al sit down with Nick Lennox who shares the joys of musical performance!

31 min
30/09/2020

Episode 8 – Working Women

As a Victorian British fortification, Fort Henry was a military centre garrisoned by male British soldiers – but what about the women living at the Fort? In this episode, we chat with Domestic Interpreter Hailey Leslie and discover the integral role that women played in keeping the garrison running smoothly and the pivotal role they play in the Guard of today.

25 min

11/05/2020

Trailer - Hilltop History: A Fort Henry Podcast

Meet the magnificent people who make history come alive at Fort Henry National Historic Site. Hear untold stories, learn something new and dive into Kingston's and Canada's rich history with your hosts JJ and Al. See you in June for our first episode!

11/05/2020

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Meet the magnificent people who make history come alive at Fort Henry National Historic Site. Hear untold stories, learn something new and dive into Kingston's and Canada's rich history with your host JJ.

Creator

Fort Henry
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

16
Rating

Clean
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© Fort Henry
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Hilltop History: A Fort Henry Podcast