As part of our ongoing series of special podcasts about Winston Churchill in the build-up to the International Churchill Conference in October, this week we interview Timothy Riley, the Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of America’s National Churchill Museum. We’ll discuss the history of just how a Sir Christopher Wren church ended up in Fulton, Missouri, and its connections to Winston Churchill. We’ll also talk about the museum’s mission to promote Churchill’s life and legacy through interactive exhibitions and educational programs. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, including Churchill’s paintings and speeches. Riley shares his favorite Churchill quote, story, book, and film.
Links
- America’s National Churchill Museum Website
- International Churchill Conference
- Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech
- Painting as a Pastime Essay
- Painting As a Pastime on Amazon
Takeaways
- The Sir Christopher Wren church in Fulton, Missouri, was brought from London to honor Winston Churchill’s visit to Westminster College and his Iron Curtain speech.
- America’s National Churchill Museum promotes Churchill’s life and legacy through interactive exhibitions and educational programs.
- The museum houses a collection of artifacts, including Churchill’s paintings and speeches.
- The museum has a special relationship with the Churchill Center and the International Churchill Society.
- Timothy Riley’s favorite Churchill quote is ‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.’
- Riley shares an anecdote about Churchill’s wit and humor during a dinner party.
- He recommends reading Churchill’s essay ‘Are We Alone in the Universe?’ to understand his curiosity and thought process.
- Riley’s favorite Churchill films are ‘Darkest Hour’ and ‘The Gathering Storm.’
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Recording Setup
- 00:24 The Unlikely Journey of a Sir Christopher Wren Church to Fulton, Missouri
- 06:00 Honoring Winston Churchill’s Visit and the Iron Curtain Speech
- 13:11 Preserving Churchill’s Legacy at America’s National Churchill Museum
- 16:44 Exploring Churchill’s Life and Contributions at the Museum
- 25:21 Winston Churchill: The Writer and Nobel Laureate
- 26:39 Churchill’s Unpublished Essay on Extraterrestrial Life
- 28:40 The International Churchill Conference and the Churchill Memorial
- 32:13 Preservation Work on the Churchill Memorial in Fulton
- 37:20 Favorite Churchill Quote: ‘Study History’
- 40:17 Recommended Book: ‘Painting as a Pastime’
- 41:12 Favorite Churchill Film: ‘The Gathering Storm’ and ‘Darkest Hour’
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