Category Archives: Uncategorized

Say it with History with Holley Snaith

Today we’re joined by Holley Snaith, fellow podcaster (Say it with History), historian and writer to discuss the digital preservation of history and a historical restoration project at Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. Eleanor’s Pictures – National Park Service My Website – www.holleysnaith.com  Author Profile – American Masters Say It With History – Apple Podcasts […]

Maryland’s Agricultural Heritage with Secretary Kevin Atticks

Join us as we sit down with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks to explore the connection between Maryland’s agricultural heritage and its thriving craft beverage industry. From the state’s early history of grain production and distilling to today’s farm breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries, we discuss how agriculture continues to shape Maryland’s economy, rural […]

Women Who Watched the Skies with Anne Dobberteen

Join us as we explore the history of women’s roles in America’s early air defense system during World War II with public historian and museum professional Anne Dobberteen. Today’s episode focuses on the hidden figures behind the aircraft warning service in Washington, D.C.

We Make History with Jennifer Sieck

Jennifer Sieck (she/her) has been sharing stories of metropolitan Washington, D.C., through the Anacostia Community Museum’s collection and archives since 2018. In addition to curating We Make History, her recent projects include DC Women Speak and spotlights on D.C. artists and musicians. She holds an interdisciplinary PhD from George Washington University, specializing in African American literature and history. […]

Revolution@250 Ep. 5: The Free Press

Welcome to Revolution@250, where we explore how revolutionary ideas shaped life in Maryland—and how those ideas continued to spark long after independence. Today’s episode will focus on the free press – and how ideas around free expression and freedom of speech impacted generations of Marylanders. We’ll explore how this core value of the revolutionary generation […]

Revolution@250 Ep. 4: We’re Still Here

Anjela Barnes (Piscataway) serves as the Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation, located at Piscataway Park, where she proudly stewards and preserves the traditional homelands of the Piscataway people. She joins Revolution@250 to discuss the history and ongoing impact of this remarkable place—from the activism of the 1960s and 70s to the legacy of leaders […]

Finding Your Roots with Athina Ramphal

Athina Ramphal is a psychology student at Johns Hopkins University, founder and CEO of The Genealogy Club, and Miss Diwali 2026, a preliminary titleholder for Miss Maryland (June). Through her nonprofit work, she has launched initiatives including Seedlings of the Caribbean, a grant-funded international program empowering youth across the Caribbean to explore identity through genealogy, […]

The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era with Martin J. Bollinger

Author and historian Martin J. Bollinger joins us to discuss his book, When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake: The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era. Published in 2025, the book explores the rise and decline of ferry transportation linking Maryland’s Eastern and Western Shores before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, highlighting the economic, political, and technological forces that shaped […]