This Day cover image

Weird, Controversial, and Fake Historical Markers (Part 2)

This Day

00:00

Contested Narratives: The Histories of Historical Markers

This chapter explores the life of Hayward Shepherd, the first casualty of John Brown's raid, and the controversies surrounding his commemoration in Harper's Ferry. It also discusses the complexities of historical markers, including the interaction of official narratives with rogue plaques that challenge or misrepresent history.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app