Historians in Lederhosen Frankenmuth Historical Association

Next on tap: a discussion of prohibition in Frankenmuth! How did a German-American town, one steeped in the art of brewing, react to the 18th Amendment? How did Frankenmuthers quench their thirst while the sale of alcohol was illegal? And what sorts of trouble bubbled up? Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www.FrankenmuthMuseum.org.

Malcolm and Nathan are joined by a special guest, Masters student and FHA intern, Sonya Friese, from Germany! Discussion centers around artifacts, especially colonial and/or stolen artifacts, and what museums should do with them. Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www.FrankenmuthMuseum.org.

Frankenmuth Insurance has been a vital part of our community for over 150 years. Before policies, premiums, and deductibles, Frankenmuth Insurance was there. As "Neighbor Helping Neighbor." Listen in to learn about how the idea of insurance came to be, how Frankenmuth Insurance began, and how it continues to fulfill its motto: "Neighbor Helping Neighbor." Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www.FrankenmuthMuseum.org.

The Historians in Lederhosen are privileged to be joined by Dr. Paul Teed - a distinguished scholar, writer, professor, and Civil War historian. On tap for this episode is a special discussion about the Civil War in Michigan. Without many sources on how Frankenmuthers experienced the Civil War, our historians situate Frankenmuth through a broader discussion on how various groups experienced the war. Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www.FrankenmuthMuseum.org.

Social media can be a fun & entertaining way for museums to grow their audience. But can also be a monster to master. Our historians explore best practices on major platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. How might content vary on each platform? What are ways in which it can help to educate the public about the past? How can small staffs utilize it effectively and efficiently? Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www.FrankenmuthMuseum.org.

Bier! We needn't say more, but we will! The Historians in Lederhosen happily (and "hop-pily") discuss the history of bier in Frankenmuth! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www.FrankenmuthMuseum.org.