History in the Haversack

New England Civil War Museum
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Hosts and colleagues Matt Vallier, Dan Hayden, and Cara Kaminski take you behind the scenes of the New England Civil War Museum. This podcast aims to connect the people of today with the experiences and lives of the people during the American Civil War.

  1. 10/14/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 17: Mindset of a Soldier

    Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are joined by returning guest Chris Biggs to discuss the letters of Sergeant Benjamin Hirst of the 14th Connecticut Infantry. CW: gore, blood In this episode, we'll talk about: Soldiers' expectations before the war, confronting the brutality of war, and Victorian honor. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/

  2. 09/03/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 16: Young Civil War Scholars

    Hosts Dan and Cara to learn from Jacob Bates and Daniel Gleason about their experience in the American Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team. In this episode, we'll talk about: ABT Youth Leaders, history content creation, and how social media intersects with education. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/

  3. 03/18/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 15: Life in the Federal Navy

    Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara along with guest, Dan Walls, shipwright and naval reenactor, explore the lives of sailors during the Civil War. In this episode, we'll talk about: life aboard sailing and ironclad ships, grog, and New England's contributions to the Navy. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you'd like to help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435

  4. 03/04/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 14: Historic Flag Preservation

    Join Matt, Wayne, and Cara in a deep dive on preserving Connecticut's Battle Flag Collection in Hartford. Matt Vallier serves at the Historic Flag Preservationist for the state capital and shares his experiences in managing such a complex and important collection. In this episode, we will talk about: challenges with textile conservation, agents of deterioration, and how to best display a historic textile collection. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you'd like to help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435

  5. 02/19/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 13: The C.S.S. HUNLEY

    Hosts Dan and Cara are joined by guest, speaker and enthusiast of all things below water, Phil Vitiello. Phil shares the mysteries of the sinking of the H. L. HUNLEY and the 130 year journey of retrieving her. In this episode, we'll talk about: the vessels that came before the HUNLEY, theories of her disappearance, and conservation of waterlogged artifacts. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you'd like to help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435

  6. 02/05/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 12: Monuments and Memory

    Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are joined by guest and monument scholar, Dave Pelland. Dave shares his knowledge on Connecticut Civil War monuments and they discuss the legacy of statues across America. In this episode, we'll talk about: how monuments honor soldiers, the controversy surrounding removing monuments, and how we can add context to these memorials Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you'd like to help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435

  7. 01/22/2024

    History in the Haversack Ep. 11: Reenacting and Living History

    Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara are back for Season 2, and kicking it off with two familiar guests, Wayne Buckmir and Frank Niederwerfer. They explore the nitty-gritty of the reenacting world and discuss their personal experiences as living historians. In this episode, we'll talk about: why we reenact, ins-and-outs of the hobby, and criticisms of reenacting Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ If you'd like to help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435

  8. 10/02/2023

    History in the Haversack Ep. 10: Graves, Ghosts, and Witches, Oh My!

    Hosts Matt, Dan, and Cara wanted to really get into the spirit of spooky season. In our "Halloween special" we investigate spiritualism, séances, and the attitude towards death during the Civil War. CW: Death and dying In this episode, we'll talk about: Emanuel Swedenborg's theories on the soul, the Fox Sisters of New York, Mary Todd's paranormal ventures, and monuments. Visit us at: https://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/ To help bring Seth Plumb's uniform home, visit and share this link: http://gofund.me/1435d435

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Hosts and colleagues Matt Vallier, Dan Hayden, and Cara Kaminski take you behind the scenes of the New England Civil War Museum. This podcast aims to connect the people of today with the experiences and lives of the people during the American Civil War.

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  • Creator
    New England Civil War Museum
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © New England Civil War Museum
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    History in the Haversack