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Into the Wilds



Engaging Local History at Clarion University and Beyond

Jeffrey Diamond | Marc Sanko





On episode 19 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Clarion University history professors Jeffrey Diamond and Marc Sanko about teaching history and using podcasting to creatively engage students and community members around local history at Clarion University and throughout the great northern region of Pennsylvania.  





Clarion Communications professor Matt Albright helps produce the "Stories from the Pennsylvania Wilds" podcast, which launched in March 2020.  The podcast draws in topics and guests of interest to the north west and central part of the state, including Erie, Warren, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Lycoming, Clinton, Elk, Cameron, Forest, Clearfield, Clarion, Jefferson and northern Centre counties.







This episode was recorded September 29, 2020 in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Host: Kevin Farkas. Guests: Jeffrey Diamond, Marc Sanko. Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Photography: Mary Fogle Loveland. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Old Scratched Vinyl (“02 Burning Alexandria), Grapefruit Clinton (“Blues Backing Track 1”). Other sounds: Intro from “Stories from the Pennsylvania Wilds (Episode 1). TSVP (“What is History Sound Montage”). ©℗ Beaver County History Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved.



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BCH Podcast (Ep18): Indigenous



Perspectives on Native Americans and Local History




On episode 18 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with public historians David Holoweiko, Mark Grago, Michael Kishbucher, and Tony Lavorgne about the complicated cultures and histories of Native Americans in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.





According to the latest census data, .2% of Beaver Countians self identify as "American Indian" -- a governmental label defined as persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America). Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 17th century--and dating back to at least 10,000 years ago according to archaeologists, the population of the region was 100% indigenous. 



How did we get from there to here, then and now?



These four local public historians share their perspectives on the social, political, and economic histories of the rich and varied cultures of indigenous peoples of the region, which includes the Ohio River Valley, Western Pennsylvania, and what was once known as the Northwest Territories.

Guests

David Holoweiko



Dave is a long-time local historian, performing artist, and producer with The Social Voice Project. He sits on the board of directors of the Little Beaver Historical Society, located in Darlington, Beaver County. Dave is also the host of the Little Beaver Historical Society Podcast.



Mark Grago



Mark is from Aliquippa. He’s an author, poet, video blogger, and the creator of Beaver County Indians--a website dedicated to indigenous peoples of Beaver County and the Ohio Valley Region.



Michael Kishbucher



Mike is a Darlington native. His latest book, Legends & Lore of Little Beaver Creek, is an entertaining but factual investigation into the origins and history of a variety of local tales including the legends of Esther Hale, White Lady of Sprucevale, Gretchen's Lock, The Pig Lady of Cannelton, and Indian Rock.



Tony Lavorgne



Tony specializes in obscure paranormal and anthropological topics. He is an accomplished researcher, author, and public speaker on the subject of local legends and lore throughout Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio.  His latest book is Eastern Woodland Indians: Lives Legends and Lore. Tony is also the host of Tony Lavorgne's Legends & Lore Podcast.



Contemporary Indigenous Voicesp ...

Lauraly Burnecke & Bob Porter



Beaver County Genealogy & History Center



 



On episode 17 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Lauraly Burnecke and Bob Porter of the Beaver County Genealogy & History Center.



 























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Dave Foster & Judy Foster | Beaver County Bluegrass



On episode 14 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk about bluegrass music in Beaver County with Dave Foster and Judy Foster, whose band East of Enon is part of small but vibrant community of local Americana musicians.  This episode launches our Beaver County Music Heritage oral history initiative.



 























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 Community Storytelling



@ Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Co.



On episode 13 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we celebrate community storytelling with Bethany Canzenella Warren at the Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company. This event’s theme is “renewal,” featuring real-life stories by Jim Adams, Scott Colburn, and Kevin Farkas, with music by Craig Bennett.



 























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Karen Florence & Florence Cuspard Lott | Beaver County Soul Food







On episode 12 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Karen Florence and Florence Cuspard Lott about the African American experience in Beaver County, and why it is important to recognize soul food as a significant part of Black history and heritage.


This episode was recorded April 13, 2019 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Host: Kevin Farkas. Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Guests: Karen Florence & Florence Cuspard Lott.  Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Guillaume CAMPS (“Suspense”), The Daily Loops Project (“20-03-13 Daily Loops”), Prism Shard (“My Hip Does Not Hop”), TSVP (“What is History Sound Montage”), Nicolai Heidlas and Stefan Schaulinski;  (“Sunny Acoustic Rock”), David Hyde (“30th July”), Josiah Savary (“Flight Delays”).  Stack Shot Billy (“Intro”), Grapefruit Clinton (“Blues Backing Track 1”), Asthmatic Grapefruit Clinton (“Blues Won’t Go Away”).  Other sounds (available on YouTube): !channel888 (“Chitterlings – Before and After”), Black Excellence Excellist (“12 Delicious Soul Food Restaurants”), madamejones247 (“Put Yo Foot In It”). ©Beaver County History Podcast/The Social Voice Project.  All rights reserved.




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