History from the Homestead.

History from the Homestead.

History is all around us, The events of the past no matter how big or small have shaped the path of the lives of our ancestors and so have shaped our own lives. History from the Homestead is here to tell the story of those historic events that you probably have not read in any books. So join us as we take a look at the stories that played out in the small towns and big cities from across the U.S.A.

Episodes

May 30, 2025 35 mins

On May 31st, 1889. the South Fork dam broke releasing a wall of water hurtling down the valley to Johnstown, PA. On this episode I am once again joined by Elizabeth Shope from the Johnstown Flood National Memorial. We discuss the South Fork fishing and hunting club who was the owner of the lake at the time of the disaster. We discuss some of the powerful members like Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick. We also discuss the fate of...

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Today I am joined by Darin and Mary from the Civil War Breakfast Club podcast. We spent our time talking about obscure, Unknown, Interesting, And even funny stories from the American Civil War!


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil-war-breakfast-club/id1531574799

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December 31, 2024 41 mins


Robert B. O’Connor is the author of the extraordinary new WWII novel "Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge." His previous book was the non-fiction "Gumptionade – A Booster for Your Self-Improvement Plan." Two radically different books, both about morale.


As a young man, Robert was Phi Beta Kappa at Kenyon College, a marketing executive at Procter & Gamble, then co-owner of an advertising agency. By his own accoun...

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In this episode, we revisit the tragic car crash of Fred Duesenberg, co-founder of the luxury car brand Duesenberg. On July 2, 1932, Fred's life was cut short in a devastating accident on a Pennsylvania highway. We explore the events leading up to the crash, its aftermath, and how it impacted the future of the Duesenberg brand. Tune in for a fascinating look at the life and legacy of Fred Duesenberg. Joining me is Spencer Simpson f...

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November 2, 2024 79 mins

On this special 20th episode, I invited back several familiar faces to join me and discuss how they became interested in History and why History is so important. Elizabeth Shope from the Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Sarah Goodman from the Drake well Museum, Corey Adkins from the Great Lakes shipwreck museum and Rob Hilliard author of " A season in the Allegheny" and " In Freedoms Shadow".

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September 30, 2024 24 mins

As one of the most iconic monuments, Mount Rushmore, carved from South Dakota granite, draws more than 2 million visitors each year. I'm joined by Kaylynn Howard to explore the history and purpose behind this massive portrait of former presidents.


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September 5, 2024 16 mins

On this episode we explore four toys that were invented purely by accident. These toys include the Slinky, Silly Putty, Play-Doh, and the Super Soaker. Thanks to the inventor’s that had an open mind and realization that their mistakes might just be useful our History has been graced by these timeless toys!

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Arlington National Cemetery, located in Arlington, Virginia, has a rich and poignant history. It began as the estate of George Washington Parke Custis, the adopted grandson of George Washington. The estate was called Arlington House. Freedman's Village was an important settlement established during and after the American Civil War. Located in Arlington. The village was established by the U.S. government as part of a broader effort ...

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June 30, 2024 43 mins
In 1942 during World War 2 Nazi U-Boats brazenly prowled just off the East coast on the United States sinking merchant shipping vital to our war effort. But the most spectacular sinking of them all occurred in April 1942 when U-123 commanded by Reinhard Hardegen sank the tanker SS GulfAmerica only a mere 5 miles off the coast of Jacksonville Florida in full view of beachgoers!
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The Big Muskie was a model 4250-W dragline and was the only one ever built by the Bucyrus-Erie. This Mammoth Dragline became the largest dragline in the World! (A record that still stands). This massive machine weighs in at a whooping 27 MILLION pounds! It spent 22 years in Ohio removing overburden from the vast coalfields. it removed over 608,000,000 cubic yards of dirt which twice the amount of dirt removed to build the Panama C...
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In the dark depths of the Quecreek mine, a disaster struck that would test the limits of human resilience and courage. It was a fateful night on July 24th, 2002, when nine miners found themselves trapped underground, their only lifeline to the surface cut off by a sudden flood of water from the poorly mapped Saxman mine. As the water rose around them, panic and desperation threatened to consume their spirits. But above ground, a d...
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March 14, 2024 25 mins
In 1971 United State Forest Service Chief Edward Cliff convinced former smoke jumper turned astronaut Stuart Roosa to take tree seeds on his trip to the moon on Apollo 14. The seeds returned to Earth safely and were later germinated and planted around the country for the bicentennial celebration of America.
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February 14, 2024 27 mins
Conrad Reed's discovery of a 17-pound gold nugget in Little Meadow Creek in 1799 marked the beginning of the gold rush in North Carolina. Initially used as a doorstop, the nugget was later identified as gold by a jeweler in Fayetteville. Despite not fully understanding its value, Conrad's father, John Reed, sold the nugget for $3.50, a mere fraction of its actual worth. Recognizing the potential of their land, John Reed organized a...
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January 14, 2024 31 mins
In 1854 the “World Famous Horseshoe Curve” was completed after 3 years of back breaking work by mostly Irish immigrants. Opening this important stretch of railway shortened a trip across Pennsylvania by days! Altoona Railroaders Museum archive manger Matthew Wolff joins me as we explore this Famous Landmark.
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Nestled in the Altoona Pennsylvania area is a small side friction rollercoaster named Leap-The-Dips. Built in 1902 Leap-The-Dips has the distinction of being the oldest operating coaster in the World! Joining me is American Coaster Enthusiasts member and historian David Hahner. ACE was instrumental in helping to restore this coaster to operational condition.
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On this episode we welcome back author Robert Hilliard to talk about his new book "In Freedoms Shadow". This book is a based on a true story spy thriller set during the Civil War. The book features escaped slave turned spy John Scobell who agrees to work with the Pinkerton Detective agency to spy for the Union.
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On October 9th, 1945, members of Bombing Squadron 97 consisting of 21 Curtiss Helldivers, were returning to their base in Michigan after participating in the Nimitz Day Celebration held in Washington, D.C. Encountering heavy fog approaching the Laurel Highlands, they decided to turn back towards New Cumberland. One of the aircraft lost it's way and crashed into the side of a mountain. Killed in the accident were the plane’s pilot a...
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On the fateful day of September 11th, 2001, a dark chapter in history unfolded as terrorists commandeered four airliners, transforming these aircraft into malevolent instruments aimed at toppling the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, inflicting damage upon the Pentagon, and ultimately meeting their end in a solemn field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Join me and a circle of close friends as we gather to share our recolle...
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August 14, 2023 27 mins
In the mid-19th century, the Pony Express emerged as a remarkable and daring venture that revolutionized communication in the American West. Spanning a brief but impactful existence from April 1860 to October 1861, the Pony Express left an indelible mark on the history of the United States. The Pony Express was born out of the need for a faster and more reliable means of communication between the East and West coasts. At the time,...
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On August 7th 1679 the “Griffon” launched at the Niagara river for a long expedition on the Great Lakes. After loading with furs in Green Bay the Griffon set out to return to Lake Erie the ship was never heard from again. Sailing on the Great Lake has always been dangerous with its terrible winter storms. An estimated 6000 shipwrecks lie in the Great Lakes. The Edmund Fitzgerald became one of the most well known shipwrecks on the L...
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