History and Culture Podcast on PCN

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Discover the people, places, and events that shaped Pennsylvania with PCN's History and Culture podcast series.

  1. 3d ago

    John Dickinson's Role in the Revolution

    Join us as we explore John Dickinson's role in the American Revolution and why he abstained from the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We are joined by Jane Calvert, Founding Director and Chief Editor of The John Dickinson Writing Project, who will guide us through Dickinson's experiences during the revolution. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    28 min

  2. May 27

    Thomas Paine's Common Sense, History & Culture

    In 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published & quickly became a sensation, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Harvey J. Kaye explains what inspired Paine to write Common Sense, what he argued within its pages, & how the public responded. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    28 min

  3. May 13

    The Pottsville Maroons of 1925 with David Fleming

    David Fleming joins us to talk about the legendary Pottsville Maroons football team that dominated the league in 1925 and won the NFL championship only to have the title taken away on a technicality. Fleming is the author of "Breaker Boys: The NFL's Greatest Team and the Stolen 1925 Championship." Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    27 min

  4. May 5

    Edward Hand, Washington's Adjutant General

    Edward Hand had a distinguished military career as George Washington's Adjutant General during the American Revolution. He eventually went into business and politics, and moved into a mansion on a thirty-three acre property in Lancaster County which can be visited by the public. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    30 min

  5. Apr 28

    Lydia Darragh, Patriot Spy

    During the American Revolution, Lydia Darragh eavesdropped on British generals and snuck through army lines to pass information to American troops. Robert Fanelli, author of Lydia's Tale: The Mystery of Lydia Darragh, Irish Quaker, Patriot Spy, breaks down this legend and finds historical context to this piece of American mythology. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    27 min

  6. Apr 27

    It's History! A Place for All

    Learn about the "Place for All" exhibit featured at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. The exhibit tells the stories of three integration efforts in Pennsylvania in the years following WWII. Curt Miner, Chief of Interpretation and Senior History Curator at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, provides information about the exhibit and these integration efforts. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    1 hr

  7. Apr 22

    Anna Wilstach's Art Collection, History & Culture

    Jennifer Thompson joins us for a conversation about the life and legacy of Anna Wilstach, highlighting key works from the collection and exploring her lasting impact on today's art community. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    28 min

  8. Apr 14

    Mennonites in Colonial Pennsylvania

    Joel Horst Nofziger, Executive Director of the Mennonite Heritage Center, joins us to talk about the lives and culture of the Mennonite community in colonial Pennsylvania. Donate | Signup | pcntv.com

    22 min
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Discover the people, places, and events that shaped Pennsylvania with PCN's History and Culture podcast series.

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  • Creator
    PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2013-2026, PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network
  • Show Website
    History and Culture Podcast on PCN

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