Marked! - The Podcast

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With more than 2,000 roadside historical markers spread across our state, we’re zooming in on twelve to explore the people, places, and moments that help to tell the larger Georgia story. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Marked! looks at the unique, complex, and important role the 13th original colony played during America’s revolutionary period.

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  1. 6日前

    How Georgia's Tiny Navy Challenged the British Royal Navy

    The American Revolution was fought on more than battlefields. It was also fought on rivers, sounds, and coastal waterways where local knowledge could overcome overwhelming firepower. This episode explores the remarkable story of the Georgia Navy, the Frederica Naval Action of 1778, and the leadership of Samuel Elbert. Historians Dr. Clay Ouzts and Dr. Kylie Hulbert reveal how Georgia's small fleet helped secure one of the state's earliest Revolutionary victories, how it fit into the larger global conflict unfolding at sea, and why this little-known story still deserves a place in the history of American independence.

  2. 7月1日

    Ebenezer, Georgia: A Town Built on Faith

    This episode explores the remarkable story of Ebenezer, Georgia, founded in 1734 by Salzburgers seeking religious freedom. Historians Dr. Karen Auman and Dr. Russell Kleckley examine the challenges of colonial settlement, the leadership of Pastor Johann Martin Bolzius, and the enduring legacy of one of Georgia's earliest communities.

  3. 6月24日

    The Battle for Fort Morris and Georgia's Forgotten Revolutionary War History

    Fort Morris is remembered for one of the most famous exchanges of the American Revolution, but the story extends far beyond the words “Come and Take It.” Archaeologist Dan Elliott joins us to explore the rise and fall of Sunbury, the strategic importance of Fort Morris, and what archaeology continues to reveal about Georgia's Revolutionary War history.

  4. 6月17日

    George Washington’s Southern Tour: Uniting America in 1791

    In the spring of 1791, President George Washington embarked on a remarkable journey through the American South, including his only visit to Georgia. This episode explores how Washington’s tour helped build trust in the new federal government, connected distant communities to the presidency, and revealed the opportunities and challenges facing the young United States. Through conversations with leading historians, we uncover the lasting impact of this overlooked chapter in Georgia and American history.

  5. 6月10日

    How Joseph Habersham Shaped Georgia, the Revolution, and the U.S. Postal System

    Joseph Habersham played a pivotal role in Georgia's Revolutionary era, helping lead the Patriot movement, arresting Royal Governor James Wright, and shaping the future of the young United States. In this episode, we explore Habersham's remarkable journey from Savannah revolutionary to U.S. Postmaster General, uncovering how his leadership influenced Georgia politics, the founding of the University of Georgia, and the development of America's communications network.

  6. 6月3日

    Nancy Hart: The War Woman of Broad River

    Explore the life and legend of Nancy Hart, one of the most famous figures of the American Revolution in Georgia. Historians Dr. Clay Ouzts and Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell unpack the stories behind Hart’s frontier survival, her role in Revolutionary War folklore, and what her legacy reveals about women living in the Georgia backcountry during the 1700s.

  7. 5月27日

    How Button Gwinnett Became One of America’s Most Controversial Founders

    This episode explores the dramatic life and legacy of Button Gwinnett, one of Georgia’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and one of the most polarizing figures of the Revolutionary era. Historian Stan Deaton and author Colin Gwinnett Sharp unpack Gwinnett’s ambition, financial failures, political maneuvering, and his bitter rivalry with Lachlan McIntosh that ended in a fatal duel outside Savannah. From colonial politics and military tensions to questions of ego, reputation, and opportunity, this episode reveals how Gwinnett’s rise and fall shaped early Georgia history and why his famous signature remains one of the rarest in America.

  8. 3月20日

    Marked! - The Podcast Trailer

    With more than 2,000 roadside historical markers spread across our state, we’re zooming in on twelve to explore the people, places, and moments that help to tell the larger Georgia story. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Marked! looks at the unique, complex, and important role the 13th original colony played during America’s revolutionary period.

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With more than 2,000 roadside historical markers spread across our state, we’re zooming in on twelve to explore the people, places, and moments that help to tell the larger Georgia story. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Marked! looks at the unique, complex, and important role the 13th original colony played during America’s revolutionary period.

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    Georgia Public Broadcasting
  • 配信期間
    26年
  • エピソード
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