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Talk With History: Discover Your History Road Trip Walk With History
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🧳 What's the one place you've always wanted to visit?
🏞️ Picture yourself standing there...feeling the weight of history all around you.
🤨 What would you do next?
🚕 Explore the world with Talk With History, your one-stop shop for history travel adventures.
⏳ Imagine standing on the blood-soaked soil of Gettysburg or feeling the sand of Normandy beneath your feet.
🔎 Uncover the stories behind history's most fascinating places!
🗺️ Travel with Scott (the host) and Jenn (a historian and former Navy pilot) as they give you the inside scoop on exciting journeys to iconic battlefields, hidden historical landmarks, renowned museums, and more. ️
➡️ 📝 Plan your next history adventure.
➡️➡️ 📖 Brush up on history before your next trip!
➡️➡️➡️ 🎧 Learn fascinating stories from experts and fellow travelers.
📍 Save what you want. Our episode show notes are packed with map links, video resources, and helpful information.
If you made it here...you chose wisely.
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Plan Your Historic Road Trip with Talk With History | Uncover Hidden Stories & Iconic Locations
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Hit that follow button and send some ratings our way to show your support...and plan your next History Road Trip.
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It all falls down at Chancellorsville
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We're coming back on June 24th!! Don't miss it!
We want to know your favorite episode of Talk with History and why...let us know and we'll read the feedback when we return from break.
(it will help us know how to shape the show for the future)
You are the absolute best audience and followers ever...thank you!
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A crack in the stone wall at Antietam
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We're coming back on June 24th...follow us to not miss it!!
We want to know your favorite episode of Talk with History and why...let us know and we'll read the feedback when we return from break.
(it will help us know how to shape the show for the future)
You are the absolute best audience and followers ever...thank you!
😊
📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com
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Want to support the team?
You can buy us a coffee here ☕️
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Explore more of our Walk with History media productions
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A stone wall at Manassas and an Announcement
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We want to know your favorite episode of Talk with History and why...let us know and we'll read the feedback when we return from break.
(it will help us know how to shape the show for the future)
You are the absolute best audience and followers ever...thank you!
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📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com -
The End of John Wilkes Booth at the Garrett Farm
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In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jen dive into the compelling story of John Wilkes Booth's final days, highlighting the Garrett family's significant but often overlooked role.
The narrative begins with a recount of the day Booth was seen at Ford's Theatre and tracks his movements up to his arrival at the Garrett farm, where he ultimately meets his fate. The podcast sheds light on the sequence of events leading to Booth's capture and death, emphasizing the Garrett family's unintentional involvement and the subsequent impact on their lives.
The hosts also discuss historical inaccuracies in portrayals of these events, notably in the miniseries Manhunt, and explore broader themes of historical memory and public perception. The episode is enriched by a detailed account of the hosts' visit to Richard B. Garrett's grave, providing a personal and reflective angle on Booth's manhunt and the aftermath for those inadvertently caught in the historical narrative.
🚕 Google Maps to Cedar Grove Cemetery
🎥 Full video from Garrett Grave
📖 Manhunt book
🎙️ Podcasts on Lincoln:
#8: Lincoln Assassination Facts You Never Knew
#68: Visiting Grant Hall: Location of the Lincoln Conspirator trial
#81: Lincoln Presidential Museum: An Immersive Experience
#82: Top Tips for Visiting Lincoln's Home and Tomb in Springfield, Illinois
0:00 Manhunt
00:52 A Day in the Life of John Wilkes Booth
04:19 Moving to Tennessee: New Beginnings
05:06 Exploring the Lincoln and Kennedy Assassinations
09:14 Visiting the Garrett Family: A Connection to History
21:46 The Capture at the Garrett Farm
23:16 The Final Moments of John Wilkes Booth
26:47 The Garrett Family's Innocence and Aftermath
28:32 Exploring Cedar Grove Cemetery
30:48 Discrepancies in the Manhunt mini-series
35:41 Reflecting on the Garrett Legacy and Historical Research
38:55 Conclusion: The Importance of Historical Accuracy
40:40 Setting Up the Studio: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
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How to visit Robert E. Lee's Gravesite
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In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jenn explore the complex legacy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee through their visit to the University Chapel (formerly Lee Chapel) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
They delve into Lee's life, legacy, and the ongoing controversies surrounding his figure, highlighting their visit to his burial site and crypt, the recumbent statue of Lee, and the family plot where Lee and his horse, Traveller, are laid to rest.
The episode also touches on the history of Washington and Lee University, Lee's influence as its president, and the broader implications of Lee's role in American history. Scott and Jenn advocate for providing context and facts about historical figures, regardless of the controversy surrounding them.
🚕 Google Maps to Robert E. Lee gravesite
🎥 Video from Lee's gravesite
0:00 107 Robert E Lee gravesite
00:08 Welcome to Talk With History
00:57 A Visit to Lexington, Virginia: Unpacking Lee Chapel's Controversy
01:46 Exploring the Complex Legacy of Robert E. Lee
10:00 The Historical Context of Lee and Arlington National Cemetery
18:18 Inside the University Chapel: A Closer Look at Lee's Crypt
23:28 Chapel Gallery and Robert E. Lee's Office
24:36 Gravesite of Traveler, Robert E. Lee's horse
28:11 The Final Years of Robert E. Lee: Life at Washington and Lee University
30:47 Reflecting on Robert E. Lee's Legacy and the American Narrative
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