Rod Gragg

Award-winning historian and author specializing in American history, serving as director of the Crescom Bank Center for Military and Veterans Studies at Coastal Carolina University and an adjunct professor; featured guest providing expertise on the Pilgrims and author of The Pilgrim Chronicles.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 45min

Hour 1: The Pilgrim Chronicles

Rod Gragg is an award-winning historian and author focused on American history, currently directing the Crescom Bank Center for Military and Veterans Studies. In this engaging discussion, he explores lesser-known facts about the Pilgrims, their faith-driven departure to America, and the dynamics of their first Thanksgiving. Gragg debunks the bleak Puritan stereotype, highlighting their joy and strong family values. He also sheds light on the Mayflower's perilous journey and the Pilgrims' lasting influence on American institutions and values.

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