The colony’s early promise of toleration didn’t extend equally to everyone. Catholics sought space to worship; later, the Church of England became Maryland’s official church. Jewish, Indigenous, and enslaved communities faced barriers to freedom and belonging. Dr. Anna Majewski joins us on this episode of Revolution@250 to explore the people, objects, and overlooked stories that […]
Colonial Williamsburg archaeologist Jack Gary joins us to explain how public-facing archaeology can make discovery accessible, and how descendants shaped the excavation and interpretation of Williamsburg’s early African Baptist Meeting House and burial ground. Gary describes the evidence behind the reconstruction, why the team stopped short of excavating most burials, and how the project broadened […]
BOO! Come along as we dig into Maryland’s spooky collections…if you dare. On this special Halloween episode, we’re on-site at the Maryland Center for History and Culture to explore some of the most curious objects from its collections and uncover the stories hiding behind them.
In this episode, historian and preservationist Kourtney Lowery shares her research on the lesser-known chaos and conspiracy behind the whiskey rebellion, focusing on its local impact in Maryland and the broader implications for early American history.
In this episode, we look at a creative revolution led by Jim Henson. Best known as the creator of The Muppets, Henson transformed puppetry, television, and storytelling by blending imagination, technology, and deep humanity. His creative journey began in Maryland, where his early experiences helped shape a vision that would influence generations. Our guest is Karen […]
In this episode, Dr. Brian Goldstein discusses the life and work of Max Bond, a pioneering African American architect committed to social change through architecture. Discover how Bond’s experiences, from Ghana to Harlem, shaped his approach to design and activism.