Talk With History: Discover Your History Road Trip

🎙️In this episode of Talk With History, Scott and Jen explore the remarkable life and contributions of Mary McLeod Bethune, a cornerstone of civil rights in American history. They visited the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House in Washington, DC, and learned about her accomplishments.From her humble beginnings as the 15th of 17 children born to former slaves, she pursued education and founded a school in Florida. Bethune became a prominent advocate for African American women's rights, working closely with Eleanor Roosevelt and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She played a crucial role in handpicking the first 40 African American women to join the army, leading to the establishment of the 6888th Postal Battalion during World War II. Join Scott and Jen as they delve into the inspiring life of Mary McLeod Bethune and her lasting impact on civil rights and equality.🚕 Google Map to the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House Historic Site🎥 Full video from location-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️The American History Museum is a no-brainer visit for even the casual history fan. It's free, good for kids, and it would take a couple of days to see everything. Jenn got to visit and record some short videos...but even for this historian, she had to put the camera down and just enjoy it. She tells us about the classic Americana you can see and many other exhibits worth making the trip for. 🚕 Google Map to Smithsonian American History Museum🎥 Video from American History Museum-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️Most people think the American Civil War ended in the courthouse in Appomattox, Virginia...and most people are mistaken. Join us as we talk about where the surrender took place and the name of the city where Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee carried out this historic event.🚕 Google Map to Appomattox Courthouse🎥 Full video tour🎥 Tips and tricks video-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️Our first ever "Watch with History" segment compares the 1969 and 2010 versions of the movie "True Grit." While the 2010 version has better cinematography, the hosts prefer the characters and humor in the 1969 version. Both versions follow the story of a young girl seeking revenge for her father's murder in the American Old West. The movie captures the spirit of the frontier and explores themes of determination, loyalty, and redemption.Video version (lots of great movie scene cut-ins!)-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️Yes...Stonewall Jackson's left arm is buried in a different spot than his body. Join us as we visit this historic and quirky site.🚕 Google Map to Stonewall Jackson's Left Arm🎥 Video from the Virginia burial site-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️Living in Memphis, Tennessee for 3 years taught us more than we expected about Civil Rights history.On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights leader, was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The assassination of King was a shock to the nation and led to widespread outrage and protests.In the days following King's assassination, over 100 cities in the United States experienced riots, looting, and violence. The National Guard was called in to restore order in many of these cities.King's assassination also led to a renewed sense of urgency in the civil rights movement. Many activists redoubled their efforts to end segregation and discrimination, and King's message of nonviolent resistance continued to inspire and motivate people around the world.🚕 Google Map to the Lorraine Motel🎥 Full video from Memphis, TN -------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Reagan had just finished giving a speech when Hinckley fired six shots, hitting Reagan and three other people. Reagan was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to remove a bullet from his lung. Here is the history of that event...🚕 Google Map to Washington, DC Hilton🎥 Full video from location-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island was an early attempt by English settlers to establish a permanent colony in North America and was established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, off the coast of what is now North Carolina, by Governor John White and around 120 settlers.Shortly after arriving, Governor White returned to England to secure more supplies and support for the colony. However, due to various reasons such as a war with Spain, White was delayed in his return for three years. When he finally returned in 1590, he found the colony abandoned with no trace of its inhabitants, except for the word "Croatoan" carved into a tree.The fate of the Lost Colony has been a subject of debate and speculation for centuries. 🚕 Google Map to the Lost Colony at Roanoke🎥 Full video on location-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️At the beginning of the Civil War, the battle of Bull Run at Manassas was the bloodiest battle in America to that point in time. Men and women were affected...and both men and women fought and served.Join us as we discuss the women at the Battle of Bull Run.Annie Etheridge, Clara Barton, Jennie Hodgers, Kady Brownell, and more...🚕 Google Map to Manassas National Battlefield🎥 Video from Bull Run Battlefield-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!

🎙️Rose Greenhow was a socialite and a well-known political hostess in Washington D.C. during the 1850s. Due to her Southern ties she eventually, became a Confederate spy and used her social connections to gather information and pass it on to Confederate generals. Her intelligence-gathering skills were valuable to the Confederacy, and she became one of their most successful spies.In 1861, Rose Greenhow sent a message to Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, warning him of Union troops' movements before the First Battle of Bull Run. This information helped the Confederacy win the battle and kick off the American Civil War. Join us as we talk about one of the most famous female spies of all time.🚕 Google Map to the US Supreme Court (where the Old Capitol Prison once stood and Greenhow was held prisoner)🎥 Video Podcast Version🎥 Walk with History video from Washington DC-------------------------------------------------------⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️☕️ Say thanks with a cup of coffee 😁🧳 Get free travel resources in your inbox. TheHistoryRoadTrip.com-------------------------------------------------------📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.comTalk with History is a global Top 50 History podcast on Feedspot!