Podcasts about Colonial Williamsburg

As part of the Grandma's Silver conversation series surrounding American Craftsmanship with Colonial Williamsburg's Craft & Forge brand, this conversation explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton, particularly what it means to preserve domestic textile manufacturing. Anna Brakefield, co-founder, shares how a visit to Colonial Williamsburg inspired a collaboration with Craft & Forge, translating historic textile patterns into a collection designed for modern homes.Along the way, learn why everyday household linens were once heirlooms, what has been lost as textile production moved overseas, and why craftsmanship, stewardship, and quality still matter in everyday objects.In this episode:The story behind Red Land Cotton and its family farm in AlabamaThe journey from seed to sheetWhy American textile manufacturing mattersHistoric linens and heirloom beddingThe collaboration with Colonial Williamsburg's Craft & ForgeThe relationship between craftsmanship and preservationResources:Visit Red Land Cotton's website here.Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook.Read about the collaboration and shop.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

Virginia gilt als „Geburtsort Amerikas“ und steht damit zum 250. Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeitserklärung der USA besonders im Rampenlicht. Doch in dem Bundesstaat an der Ostküste kann man jederzeit auf eine spannende Zeitreise gehen, schwärmt Maria Greiner: Im historischen Dreieck von Jamestown, Yorktown und Colonial Williamsburg, dem größten Freilichtmuseum der Welt, wird Geschichte lebendig, sagt die Virginia-Expertin im Gespräch mit Meine-Reise-USA-Moderator Holger Jacobs. Die meisten US-Präsidenten, nämlich acht, stammten aus Virginia, die Landsitze von zweien lassen sich erkunden: Mount Vernon von George Washington, der seinen eigenen Whiskey brannte, und Monticello von Thomas Jefferson, der sich wiederum im Weinbau versuchte. Heute gibt es fast 400 Weingüter – beileibe nicht die einzige kulinarische Überraschung: Besucher können in Virginia Beach ihre eigenen Austern ernten, überall gibt es frische Erzeugnisse aus der Region, also „Farm to Table“, zu genießen, oder man speist im einzigen Drei-Sterne-Restaurant der Hauptstadtregion. Bemerkenswert vielfältig ist auch das Outdoor-Angebot – von Wandern und Mountainbiking im Shenandoah National Park und in den Blue Ridge Mountains bis zu Stand-up Paddling und Kajaktouren zu den Delfinen an der Küste. Und mitten in der lebhaften Hauptstadt Richmond mit ihren zahllosen bunten Wandmalereien kann man auf Wildwassertour gehen! Nicht der einzige Geheimtipp von Maria Greiner: Erdnusssuppe probieren, den Funkverkehr eines Großflughafens mithören, die Wiege der Country-Musik besuchen, mit dem Heißluftballon abheben – dies und vieles mehr verrät die Virginia-Kennerin in der jüngsten Folge von Meine Reise USA. Jetzt reinhören!

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Sarah Says will join Rick on today's episode of the podcast to talk about Disney's failed attempt at a patriotic theme park.  Disney's America was Michael Eisner's counter to Colonial Williamsburg.  There were some odd decisions in the concept art, but the theme park never saw the light of day after intense protests from historians.

I'm sure you've been hearing about America 250 but did you know that America 50 – Lafayette visits Mississippi was an event?! We'll learn with historian Brother Rogers, formerly with Mississippi Department of Archives and History.At noon Wednesday, July 1, Brother Rogers presents “Lafayette Visits Mississippi as the 'Guest of the Nation'” as part of the History Is Lunch series. In connection with America250, Rogers examines the Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to Natchez during his farewell tour, highlighting his role as a Revolutionary War hero. This program takes in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums.In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastOn July 4th you can listen to United in Song, Mississippi Celebrates America 250 on MPB Think Radio. It's the audio compilation from the recent concert held in the Mississippi Coliseum. The two chances to catch the concert are Saturday at 1pm and 8pm. It will be broadcast on MPB TV later this summer.If you need more patriotic celebrations stick with MPB. Our TV channel will show: A Capitol 4th on Friday the 3rd, a 46-year holiday tradition at the U.S Capitol, with all-star musical and patriotic performances by pop, country, R&B, Broadway, classical and gospel artists, and more! Also, America Made in Virginia is a star-filled tribute to America's Semi quin centennial, LIVE from revolutionary Colonial Williamsburg, VA on July 4! Both at 7pm. You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: July 4, 2026 Episode Number: 466Episode SummaryIt's the annual Home In Progress Fourth of July Extravaganza. This year Dan covers three topics connected to the Revolutionary era: the Liberty Bell, and how almost everything most people think they know about it is a little off; colonial curb appeal, what colors those front doors actually were, and why any of that matters for your house today; and the real story of Betsy Ross -- not the polished legend, but the full picture of a feisty, independent tradeswoman who kept getting knocked down and kept getting back up. Better than the myth. More American, too.In This Episode[00:00] -- Fourth of July Kickoff[00:34] -- Liberty Bell Origins[01:45] -- Revolution Myths Debunked[03:09] -- The Bell Was a Lemon[04:44] -- How It Got Its Name[05:41] -- Break[06:39] -- Colonial Curb Appeal[08:07] -- Real Colonial House Colors[10:02] -- Paint Forensics Explained[13:23] -- Classic Door Color Palette[16:55] -- Why Door Color Still Matters[18:38] -- Paint Project Payoff[19:23] -- Betsy Ross Legend Setup[19:59] -- 1776 Flag Shop Scene[23:59] -- Meet Elizabeth Griscom[24:38] -- Trade Skills and Elopement[29:16] -- Widowhood and Resilience[31:57] -- Washington Bed Hangings Proof[34:29] -- Did She Make the First Flag[35:51] -- Why the Myth Spread[37:34] -- Real Betsy Ross Legacy[39:31] -- Fourth of July SignoffTHE LIBERTY BELLLiberty Bell Origins [00:34]Most people can picture the Liberty Bell -- big bronze bell, long jagged crack running up the side. Most people also have the story at least a little wrong.The bell was not made for the Revolution. It was ordered in 1751, a full 25 years before the Declaration of Independence, for the Pennsylvania State House. The most likely occasion was the 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania's original constitution, a document called the Charter of Privileges, written by William Penn in 1701.It happened to be in the Pennsylvania State House -- the building we now call Independence Hall -- when the Declaration of Independence was debated and adopted. It was there. So was dirt. Nobody's made a monument out of that either.Revolution Myths Debunked [01:45]There's a story that the Liberty Bell rang out to call people to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Dan loves that story. Historians do not. No evidence supports it, and the general conclusion is that it was made up.The Bell Was a Lemon [03:09]The bell was ordered from a London foundry, shipped to Philadelphia, unpacked, and rung for the first time. On that first ring, it cracked. Two Philadelphia metalworkers -- John Pass and John Stow -- offered to fix it. They melted it down and cast a new one. That one didn't sound right. They melted it down again and cast another. The bell we know today is that second attempt. Three tries, two complete restarts.How It Got Its Name [04:44]For most of its existence, the bell was called the State House Bell or the Bell in the Steeple. The name Liberty Bell first appeared not during the Revolution but in abolitionist circles in the 1830s. People fighting to end slavery noticed a verse from Leviticus engraved on the bell: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all inhabitants thereof." They claimed it as their symbol and renamed it the Liberty Bell. The name eventually stuck.The Liberty Bell, in other words, is named for a fight that came decades after the Revolution ended.COLONIAL FRONT DOORSColonial Curb Appeal [06:39]In late 1700s New England, a lot of homeowners put their money, skill, and creativity almost exclusively into the front of the house. The face you showed the road. That side got clapboard siding, embellishments around the windows and doors, and paint. The sides and the back were often covered in rougher shingles and left to weather -- going gray, brown, silver in the salt air, depending on the climate. Nobody who mattered was looking at the back of the house. That's where the family went. The important people came to the front.Real Colonial House Colors [08:07]Most people picture colonial houses as white. White is part of the story but not the whole story. In the late 1700s, a clapboard house might be white or off-white if the owner had money, but it might just as easily be red-brown, yellow ochre, gray, or tan -- or just left to weather, particularly on simpler rural homes.The one place that almost always got paint, even when the rest of the house didn't, was the front door. It was the place to make a statement without the expense of painting an entire house. That was true 250 years ago and it's still true today.Paint Forensics Explained [10:02]How do we actually know what colors colonial houses were painted? The original paint is buried under 20 coats applied over two centuries, and old paintings of the buildings can't be trusted -- the artist may have taken liberties, and the pigments in the paintings fade over time.The answer is cross-section microscopy. A conservator finds a protected spot where old paint survived -- behind a shutter hinge, under a piece of molding -- and takes a sample smaller than the head of a pin. That sample gets set in clear resin, polished down, and examined from the side under a microscope. Every coat of paint the building ever wore shows up as its own distinct layer. Count down to the very first one, identify the pigments, adjust for yellowing and fading, and you know the original color.The man who pioneered this in America is Frank Welsh. He's read the paint on Independence Hall, the White House, and Grand Central Terminal, and saved over 50,000 samples in his career. In the 1980s and '90s, Colonial Williamsburg brought him in to study their historic buildings -- and what he found turned everything upside down.For decades, people assumed colonial colors were soft, muted, grayed down. Turns out that look was just old, dirty, faded paint. The real colors were bolder, brighter, and more saturated than anyone believed. Williamsburg has gone back and repainted buildings to match what the science found. The colonists liked color a lot more than we gave them credit for.Classic Door Color Palette [13:23]If you were walking through a New England town in the late 1770s, these are the door colors you'd have likely seen:Deep red-brown. Iron in the soil -- the same stuff that makes rust red -- produced a family of dull, brick-red earth colors. One common version was called Spanish brown. Dirt cheap, in the most literal sense of the phrase, and very common on doors and trim.Deep green. A dark, earthy green was a popular choice for doors and shutters. The classic colonial green door has roots going back to this period, which is part of why it still reads as traditional today.Black. More common as you move into the early 1800s. It looked formal, looked sharp, looked especially good against a pale house.White and off-white. These came from white lead, which was expensive. A crisp white door was a quiet declaration that there was money in the house. What looks like an understated choice today was a statement then.Prussian blue. A rich, deep, slightly greenish blue that arrived as a new pigment in the early 1700s and became a sensation. A blue door said you could afford something special.Vermilion red. The most expensive of all. A brilliant, clean fire-engine red that came from a pigment worth nearly its weight in gold at certain points in history. A truly bright red door was the loudest possible way to tell the world you had money.Why Door Color Still Matters [16:55]When Dan pictures colonial America, he pictures parchment tones -- old paper, brown wood, gray stone, candlelight. Even the red, white, and blue of the flag feels muted in his mental image. But these people cared about color. They cared about curb appeal, they just didn't have the phrase for it. The front door was where homeowners made that statement without the expense of painting the whole house.Two hundred and fifty years later, people still stand in front of the paint display and agonize over a quart of paint for the same reason. The front door speaks before anyone inside gets a chance to. That was true in 1775 and it's still true now.Paint Project Payoff [18:38]If you're looking for a summer weekend project, Dan's case is simple: look at your front door. What is it saying to the world? What is it saying to you? If the message needs to change, stop into any RepcoLite location and they'll help find the right color. It's a quart of paint and about four hours of work. The payoff is big.THE REAL BETSY ROSSBetsy Ross Legend Setup [19:23]Dan sets up the Betsy Ross segment by acknowledging that most people know some version of the legend. Before getting into whether it's true, he wants to introduce the real woman -- because she's considerably more interesting than the simplified version most of us grew up with.1776 Flag Shop Scene [19:59]Philadelphia, June 1776. A secret committee...

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AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER celebrates the nation's Semiquincentennial with a star-filled tribute set in the revolutionary capital of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Blending live performance, music, historic interpretation, and large-scale visual spectacle to create an inspiring national event that connects the nation's founding to the present day, the special is designed as a celebration and a unifying national moment. Produced in partnership with VA250, the two-hour event will honor the past, engage the present, and inspire a season of civic renewal — all from the place where the path to independence began. From the first melodic sounds of a violin to the thunderous pyrotechnic finale, this is a program for all Americans to see themselves reflected in our nation's continuing story.Highlights from the live event include a dazzling variety of musical performances by an outstanding line-up of American artists, including Multi-platinum recording artist, Emmy and Grammy nominee, Tony Award winner and “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” Michael Feinstein, three-time Grammy Award-winning opera singer Ryan Speedo Green, Tony winner and Emmy, SAG, Olivier, and two-time Grammy nominee Kelli O'Hara, Tony, Drama Desk, Antonyo and Outer Critics Award winner Adrienne Warren, and legendary Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins. AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER will also feature narration by Tony and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas and a special greeting from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia — Step Back into Revolutionary-Era Streets and Stories, a deep, audio-first exploration of this living-history destination. Walk virtually down Duke of Gloucester Street with costumed interpreters, witness historical trades, visit the Governor's Palace and historic taverns, and discover family-friendly programming, seasonal events, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation tours, and the best ways to combine Williamsburg with Jamestown and Yorktown for a Virginia history road trip. We interview curators, reenactors and local guides about authenticity, hands-on workshops, accessibility, dining options from tavern meals to modern farm-to-table, ticketing choices, and tips for saving time and money. This episode is ideal for history buffs, educators planning field trips, multigenerational travelers, and anyone plotting a heritage getaway. Tune in for practical itineraries, off-the-beaten-path finds, and the stories that turn stones and exhibits into living experiences. Subscribe and get ready to plan your visit to one of America's most immersive historic districts. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Bill Pavlak, head cabinetmaker at Colonial Williamsburg, joins Ben and Bridgid to discuss what it's like working in an 18th-century shop. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips - http://www.finewoodworking.com/trips Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@finewoodworking.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page. Join us on our Discord server here.

AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER celebrates the nation's Semiquincentennial with a star-filled tribute set in the revolutionary capital of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Blending live performance, music, historic interpretation, and large-scale visual spectacle to create an inspiring national event that connects the nation's founding to the present day, the special is designed as a celebration and a unifying national moment. Produced in partnership with VA250, the two-hour event will honor the past, engage the present, and inspire a season of civic renewal — all from the place where the path to independence began. From the first melodic sounds of a violin to the thunderous pyrotechnic finale, this is a program for all Americans to see themselves reflected in our nation's continuing story.Highlights from the live event include a dazzling variety of musical performances by an outstanding line-up of American artists, including Multi-platinum recording artist, Emmy and Grammy nominee, Tony Award winner and “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” Michael Feinstein, three-time Grammy Award-winning opera singer Ryan Speedo Green, Tony winner and Emmy, SAG, Olivier, and two-time Grammy nominee Kelli O'Hara, Tony, Drama Desk, Antonyo and Outer Critics Award winner Adrienne Warren, and legendary Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins. AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER will also feature narration by Tony and Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas and a special greeting from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Day 23 of the 30 Day Walking Challenge happens for Dave in Colonial Williamsburg. The goal of today's ten-minute walk is to get coffee.Download your FREE 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker for this challengeSupport the mission of Walking is Fitness and buy Dave a coffeeCheck out the sponsors of Walking is FitnessRythm Health is the world's easiest blood test to help you learn what's happening inside your body. They are offering you 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythmhealth.com/walkingI've been using Warby Parker glasses for nine years I love them! Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at warbyparker.com/walkingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Williamsburg Public Gaol (pronounced "jail") is widely considered one of the most haunted locations in Colonial Williamsburg. Reports of paranormal activity dating back to its operation in 1704. It served as a short-term holding for those sentenced to whipping, branding, or hanging…with over 170 individuals executed in the area, contributing to its reputation as a focal point for paranormal investigations!!!https://williamsburgghosttour.com/about/why-is-williamsburg-haunted/https://m.youtube.com/shorts/j605zBNsHb4?ra=mhttp://www.nyshadowchasers.com/blog/2016/2/17/the-haunted-jail-of-colonial-williamsburg.htmlhttps://www.hauntedrooms.com/virginia/williamsburg-haunted-placeshttps://colonialghosts.com/public-gaol-and-wythe-house/https://williamsburgghosttour.com/videos/public-gaol-williamsburg-jail-ghosts/https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/williamsburgs-most-haunted/ghosts-of-the-williamsburg-public-gaol/https://ghostcitytours.com/williamsburg/haunted-williamsburg/haunted-williamsburg-gaol/https://www.ourhauntedtravels.com/post/visiting-the-public-goal-in-williamsburg-virginia

It only took Jeff 14 years to finally get to Colonial Williamsburg so he bought some local root beer only for it to be confiscated by his son & his friends.

In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Cynthia Main, founder of Sunhouse Craft, for a conversation about tradition, material knowledge, and what it means to carry craft foward today.This episode is part of a special series exploring American craftsmanship inspired by Colonial Williamsburg, created in partnership with the Craft & Forge brand of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Craft & Forge collaborates with contemporary makers whose work reflects the Foundation's mission to preserve historic trades and pass on artisanal knowledge through living practice.Based in Berea, Kentucky, Sunhouse Craft operates as both a working studio and a training environment, dedicated to reviving regional materials and traditional making practices through well-made goods for daily use. Through this collaboration, Cynthia's work draws inspiration from the Historic Area, archival collections, and the legacy of early American craft, while remaining rooted in place and process.Together, Allie and Cynthia explore the philosophy behind making objects meant to last, the role of nature and seasonal materials in shaping craft, and the balance between historic inspiration and contemporary design. The conversation also centers on Sunhouse Craft's white oak basketry apprenticeship, an initiative supported in part by South Arts, which is working to restore an endangered Appalachian tradition through hands-on training, mentorship, and long-term skill development.This episode offers a thoughtful look at craft as living practice, one sustained not only through objects, but through people, knowledge, and the act of making itself.In this episode, you'll hear:The path into woodworking and traditional craftHow regional materials and seasons shape the workThe influence of Colonial Williamsburg and the Craft & Forge collaborationWhat it takes to rebuild a disappearing craft traditionWhy apprenticeship is essential to preservationThe relationship between function, beauty, and longevity in handmade objectsRESOURCESVisit the Sunhouse Craft website here, and follow along on Instagram. And shop the collection here!Take a peek at the work the Craft & Forge brand is doing, and follow along on Instagram.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

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Conan talks to Phillip from Colonial Williamsburg about relic hunting for lost treasures (and sometimes live hand grenades) and why you should always fill in your holes after a search.     Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colonial Williamsburg is known for its history, but some people believe parts of it hold more than just stories from the past.While researching hauntings connected to one of the historic taverns on the property, a historian began hearing about strange events tied to the building. What started as curiosity about a long-forgotten figure from the tavern's history quickly turned into something far stranger.It began with odd footsteps inside the building when no one else should have been there. Then people started reporting something even more unsettling—seeing someone who looked exactly like her inside the tavern when she wasn't there at all.And one night, while closing the building alone, she heard a voice in the darkness that made the entire situation far harder to explain.Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

The King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, is widely regarded as one of the most haunted historic restaurants in America. Established in 1772 by Jane Vobe, the tavern has long been a center of colonial social life, hosting figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry!!!https://www.cherwell.org/2025/12/05/the-ghosts-of-oxfords-pubs/https://theghosttour.com/kings-arms-tavern/https://ghostcitytours.com/williamsburg/haunted-williamsburg/ghosts-kings-arms-tavern/https://colonialghosts.com/kings-arms-tavern/https://search.brave.com/search?q=kings+arm+tavern+haunted&summary=1&conversation=08b9e4707822768a7f4e37419cffd1f245af

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report   On today's program:   Former ICE lawyer-turned-whistleblower Ryan Schwank testified at a hearing held by congressional Democrats, detailing how he received secret orders to train ICE recruits to violate the Constitution.   Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) tweets picture of cartel members wearing masks and captions with "cartel hitmen wear masks. Leftists aren't complaining". Democratic senators dunk on Lee's post by pointing out the hypocrisy of ICE agents wearing masks.   Alexander Avina, historian and associate professor at Arizona State University joins the program to discuss the situation in Mexico after the killing of CJNG cartel leader, El Mencho.   Tad Stoermer of Resistance History releases a video that critiques the Democrats bizarre choice of Colonial Williamsburg as the location for Gov. Spanberger's response to tonight's State of the Union address.   In the Fun Half:   Tucker Carlson presses Mike Huckabee on his claim that Israel has a "biblical right" to the land from the Euphrates to Nile.   The leader of Israel's "opposition" party expresses the same beliefs as Huckabee regarding biblical deeds to the Middle East.   Tucker also debates with Huckabee how much the Trump administration values the opinions of American's considering the overwhelming rejection of a potential war with Iran.   Gavin Newsom - Governor of California and sleezy magician - says democrats need to be more "culturally normal".   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 FAST GROWING TREES: Get 20% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority NAKED WINESL: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for both the code AND PASSWORD.   SUNSET LAKE: Use code FlowerPower to save 30% on all CBD smokables at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Long before it became a living museum, Williamsburg was known as Middle Plantation—a quiet settlement founded in 1632, steeped in survival, secrecy, and struggle. Renamed Williamsburg in 1699, the town would eventually become one of the most significant historical sites in America. When Colonial Williamsburg opened to the public in 1932, it preserved more than 300 acres and dozens of original 18th- and 19th-century buildings.But history isn't the only thing that lingers here.Beyond the costumed interpreters and carefully restored structures are stories of unexplained encounters—footsteps where no one walks, apparitions glimpsed in candlelight, and presences that refuse to stay confined to the past.We're joined by Dr. Kelly M. Brennan, historian at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and former creative lead for Haunted Williamsburg. With expertise spanning death, magic, ghosts, crime, and punishment, Dr. Brennan explores how the supernatural has always been intertwined with American history—and why places like Williamsburg may never truly be quiet.You can get more information at colonialwilliamsburg.org.#TheGraveTalks #ColonialWilliamsburg #HauntedHistory #HistoricHauntings #ParanormalPodcast #AmericanGhosts #LivingHistory #SupernaturalAmerica #GhostStories #HiddenPastLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOLong before it became a living museum, Williamsburg was known as Middle Plantation—a quiet settlement founded in 1632, steeped in survival, secrecy, and struggle. Renamed Williamsburg in 1699, the town would eventually become one of the most significant historical sites in America. When Colonial Williamsburg opened to the public in 1932, it preserved more than 300 acres and dozens of original 18th- and 19th-century buildings.But history isn't the only thing that lingers here.Beyond the costumed interpreters and carefully restored structures are stories of unexplained encounters—footsteps where no one walks, apparitions glimpsed in candlelight, and presences that refuse to stay confined to the past.We're joined by Dr. Kelly M. Brennan, historian at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and former creative lead for Haunted Williamsburg. With expertise spanning death, magic, ghosts, crime, and punishment, Dr. Brennan explores how the supernatural has always been intertwined with American history—and why places like Williamsburg may never truly be quiet.You can get more information at colonialwilliamsburg.org.#TheGraveTalks #ColonialWilliamsburg #HauntedHistory #HistoricHauntings #ParanormalPodcast #AmericanGhosts #LivingHistory #SupernaturalAmerica #GhostStories #HiddenPastLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Spring is a popular time to visit Colonial Williamsburg, not least because it's “lambing season,” the time of year when baby lambs are born and take their first steps (which is obviously very, very cute). But small as they are, these lambs have a big baaa-ckstory (sorry) – they are part of a breed that was once guarded like a trade secret, was smuggled into the American colonies, went extinct in the US in the early 20th century, and then was brought back right here at Colonial Williamsburg. This episode was produced in partnership with Visit Williamsburg. Find out more at Visit Williamsburg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode of CounterPunch Radio, Bill Ayers, friend of Pilsen Community Books and fellow podcaster at Under the Tree, introduces Amos Kennedy and fellow artists and activists Monica Trinidad and Chi Nwosu. This evening at Pilsen Community Books in Chicago included a packed-house crowd for a celebration for the release of Citizen Printer by renowned letterpress printer Amos P. Kennedy, Jr. A self-described “humble negro printer,” Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., is internationally recognized for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked prints made for the masses. Borrowing words from civil rights heroes such as Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth, Kennedy issues fearless statements on race, capitalism, history, and politics—along with plenty of witty truisms—in his exuberant, colorful, and one-of-a-kind posters and handbills. Amos P. Kennedy, Jr. was working a corporate job when, at nearly forty, he discovered the art of letterpress printing on a tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Kennedy then devoted himself to the craft, earning an MFA in graphic design at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He now operates Kennedy Prints!, a letterpress printshop in Detroit. He has exhibited in dozens of museums and galleries across the United States, including the Library of Congress, and the libraries of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Monica Trinidad (she/they) is a queer Latine visual artist, communicator, and cultural strategist. A lifelong Chicagoan, Monica has created zines, graphics, mixed media posters, communication strategies, and plans highlighting youth-led, intergenerational, and intersectional grassroots organizing work in Chicago and nationally. Chi Nwosu is a Black, non-binary, queer, Nigerian artist based in Chicago. Their work is an alchemy of cultural narratives that centres marginalised experiences and utilises potent cultural, political, and spiritual symbols. Chi's art invites viewers to imagine collective liberation, envisioning communities rooted in kindness, compassion, and care. Please, head over to Pilsen Community Books and pick up some books! The post Citizen Printer, Bill Ayers w/ Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Monica Trinidad, and Chi Nwosu appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

It is officially 2026, which means America is turning 250 this year. Our question on this semiquincentennial looks back to America's founding and the constitutional framework that gave birth to our nation. America is the only nation founded not on blood or soil, but on a creed. Established by the Declaration of Independence, this creed, now more than ever, should be viewed through Jefferson's words as a unifying force in our country as we continue to confront the challenges of a multicultural society. Both sides of the aisle have factions that seek to blame American democracy for our difficulties. Still, Professor Wood assures us that Americans are better positioned than any other people to mitigate these challenges because of our creedal identity. So what is the source of our strength? Is civic education the key to protecting our ideals? And how important are a free society and assimilation in preserving them?Gordon Wood is a renowned and highly awarded historian and Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University. He is the author of the Creation of the American Republic which won the Bancroft Prize and the John H. Dunning Prize, and The Radicalism of the American Revolution, which won the Pulitzer Prize for History and the Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize, among many other written works. In 2011 he was awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Obama and the Churchill Bell by Colonial Williamsburg. He is largely regarded as a leading scholar of Early American history, known specifically for his masterful prose and transformative understanding of true radicalism of the American Revolution. The American Enterprise Institute most recently awarded him the Irving Kristol Award.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

Happy New Year, binchies!! In case you're looking to shake up ya life in 2026, we're releasing this formerly Patreon-only episode onto the main feed! Join Julia and Nick as they unveil The Ten Commandments of Shaking Up Ya Life and counsel past and future shakestresses on their journeys. Digressions include Nick's updates from the dildo factory, society's declining birth rates, and living full time in Colonial Williamsburg. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.  

In the Spririt of the Holidays, we here at Dugongs and Sea Dragons are sharing a holdiay special from our friends at the Marine Conservation Happy Hour: Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Chris Parsons. Fun Fact: The very first episode of Dugongs and Sea Dragons was released on MCHH. It's Williamsburg 1791, and Rose O'Malley is vsiting the local apothecary. Something is amiss in Colonial Williamsburg and can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). In this episode Mistress Rose O'Malley (Dr Smash) visits the apothecary and in addition to starting our ghostly holiday adventure, Dr Craken tells us a bit about the history of medical science and the story behind the differences between physicians, surgeons and apothecaries. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

The cranberries we typically eat are native to North America, though they are also grown in other places. How did they become a standard part of the holiday table? Research: Albanese, Ellen. “A brief history of the cranberry—Cape Cod’s most important fruit.” Cape Cod Life. 2016 Annual. https://capecodlife.com/a-brief-history-of-the-cranberry-cape-cods-most-important-fruit/ Banks, Sir Joseph, and Sir Joseph D. Hooker, ed. “Journal of the Right Hon., Sir Joseph Banks, BART., K.B., P.R.S., During Captain Cook’s First Voyage in M.S. Endeavour in 1768-71 To Terra Del Fuego [sic], Otahite, new Zealand, Australia, the Dutch East indies, Etc.” ” London. Macmillan and Co., LTD. 1896. https://library.dbca.wa.gov.au/FullTextFiles/926449.pdf Berman-Vaporis, Irene, et al. “The U.S. cranberry harvest explained in four charts.” National Geographic. Nov. 27, 2019. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/united-states-cranberry-harvest-explained-charts?loggedin=true&rnd=1764767841856 Blakemore, Erin. “A Brief History of Cranberries.” Smithsonian. Nov. 25, 2015. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brief-history-cranberries-180957399/ Borunda, Alejandro. “Climate change is coming for New England's cranberries.” National geographic. Nov. 25, 2020. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climate-change-affecting-massachusetts-cranberries Chen, Angus. “We Tried A Futuristic Cranberry. It Was Fresh And Naturally Sweet.” NPR. Nov. 24, 2015. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/11/24/457247226/cranberry-you-could-eat-without-sugar “DDT - A Brief History and Status.” Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/ddt-brief-history-and-status Eastwood, B. “Complete Manual for the Cultivation of the Cranberry: With a Description of the Best Varieties.” A.O. Moore. 1859. https://archive.org/details/completemanualf00eastgoog/page/n4/mode/2up Henshaw, Tom. “Cranberry Industry Seen Hurt for Years by Weed Killer Scare.” Courir-Post. Nov. 26, 1959. https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/180597557/?match=1&terms=Marcus%20Urann “Historical Timeline of Cranberries.” Massachusetts Cranberries. https://www.cranberries.org/history Josselyn, John. “New-England's rarities discovered in birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, and plants of that country.” Boston. William Veazie. 1865. https://archive.org/details/newenglandsrarit00joss/page/n7/mode/2up “Marcus Urann Scholarship.” Bank of America. https://www.gnbvt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Marcus-Urann-Scholarship-.pdf “M. Urann Rites Are Tomorrow.” The Standard-Times. April 5, 1963. https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/1260416770/?match=1&terms=Marcus%20Urann “Our History.” CoBank. https://www.cobank.com/corporate/history Readal, Maryann. “Cranberry – Herb for the Holidays.” The HerbSociety of America Blog. Nov. 7, 2022. https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/tag/elizabeth-lee-ocean-spray/ Smith, K. Annabelle. “How Marcus Urann’s idea revolutionized the cranberry industry.” Smithsonian. Nov. 27, 2013. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/this-man-made-the-first-canned-cranberry-sauce-180947862/ Tennenbaum, David, and Lee Sensenbrenner. “Sprouting a new future for Wisconsin’s red and white.” University of Madison-Wisconsin News. Oct. 29, 2015. https://news.wisc.edu/sprouting-a-new-future-for-wisconsins-red-and-white/ Theobald, Mary Miley. “Bogged Down in Cranberries.” Colonial Williamsburg. https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/Foundation/journal/Holiday06/cran.cfm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Few places in the United States hold as much history — or as many lingering echoes — as Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1632 as Middle Plantation and later renamed in 1699, the city grew into one of the most important colonies in early America. Today, Colonial Williamsburg spans more than 300 acres of preserved 18th- and 19th-century streets, homes, taverns, and original buildings. By day, it's a living museum of American history. By night… some say the past walks freely. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kelly M. Brennan — historian, researcher, and former creative lead for “Haunted Williamsburg.” Her work dives deep into the topics most people avoid: sex, death, magic, “insanity,” crime, punishment… and the ghosts believed to linger among the historic structures. Dr. Brennan doesn't just study the supernatural folklore of Colonial Williamsburg — she teaches it. As a professor at the College of William and Mary, she explores how America has commodified the paranormal, and why certain stories survive for centuries while others refuse to die. This is Part Two of our conversation. You can get more information at colonialwilliamsburg.org. #colonialwilliamsburg #hauntedwilliamsburg #ghoststories #paranormal #historyandhauntings #realghoststories #historicghosts #virginiaparanormal #ghosttour #hauntedamerica #supernaturalhistory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Few places in the United States hold as much history — or as many lingering echoes — as Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1632 as Middle Plantation and later renamed in 1699, the city grew into one of the most important colonies in early America. Today, Colonial Williamsburg spans more than 300 acres of preserved 18th- and 19th-century streets, homes, taverns, and original buildings. By day, it's a living museum of American history. By night… some say the past walks freely. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kelly M. Brennan — historian, researcher, and former creative lead for “Haunted Williamsburg.” Her work dives deep into the topics most people avoid: sex, death, magic, “insanity,” crime, punishment… and the ghosts believed to linger among the historic structures. Dr. Brennan doesn't just study the supernatural folklore of Colonial Williamsburg — she teaches it. As a professor at the College of William and Mary, she explores how America has commodified the paranormal, and why certain stories survive for centuries while others refuse to die. You can get more information at colonialwilliamsburg.org. #colonialwilliamsburg #hauntedwilliamsburg #ghoststories #paranormal #historyandhauntings #realghoststories #historicghosts #virginiaparanormal #ghosttour #hauntedamerica #supernaturalhistory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

It's Williamsburg 1791, and Rose O'Malley is vsiting the local apothecary. Something is amiss in Colonial Williamsburg and can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). In this episode Mistress Rose O'Malley (Dr Smash) visits the apothecary and in addition to starting our ghostly holiday adventure, Dr Craken tells us a bit about the history of medical science and the story behind the differences between physicians, surgeons and apothecaries. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube  

Episode 199: The Best Family Thanksgiving Getaways in the U.S. Hosts: Rob & Traci Release Date: November 2025 When you think Thanksgiving, you probably picture turkey, football, and the Macy's Parade—but what if your family celebrated somewhere new? In Episode 199, Rob and Traci explore America's best Thanksgiving destinations—from mountain towns and colonial villages to rivers lined with glowing holiday lights. Whether you want cozy, coastal, or full-on festive, this episode is stuffed with ideas for a holiday you'll truly be thankful for (and yes, the dad jokes are fully baked).

Olivia Dade sheds light on the jobs predating her writing career and why maintaining voice is important to an author's success. Dade grew up an undeniable nerd, prone to ignoring the world around her as she read any book she could find. Her favorites, though, were always, always romances. As an adult, she earned an M.A. in American history and worked in a variety of jobs that required the donning of actual pants: Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, high school teacher, academic tutor, and (of course librarian. Now, however, she has finally achieved her lifelong goal of wearing pajamas all day as a hermit-like writer and enthusiastic hag. She currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books. Her latest novel is Second Chance Romance. Learn more at oliviadade.com Special thanks to NetGalley for early review copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Send us a textHi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue and conclude our venue preview series for Phish's 2025 September run with a look at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia. I don't often get nervous or intimidated on this podcast, but occasionally, a topic or show seems too big, too well known, too respected to sum up in one episode. Luckily, today's episode features the best guest possible to help pull the weight for one of the most revered venues in Phish's history: my friend Greg from Virginia. Greg has participated on Attendance Bias before, mostly to help with recaps and show notes. But today, he gives us the full-fledged history and preview of Hampton Coliseum; a venue that is so simple on the inside, yet holds tremendous weight and history not just for Phish, but for all of rock history, going back to the late 1960s. Granted, Phish is not the first band to leave their mark on the Mothership but at this point, they've played over 20 shows there, including some of the most important of their career.So you can see why it was a bit scary to tackle this beloved venue when I began listening and taking notes for today's episode. BUT I hope that Greg and I did well enough, as you get pumped for Phish's 3 shows–September 19, 20, and 21, at Hampton Arena.Let's join Greg to talk about Colonial Williamsburg, NASA, and the best way to the beach as we preview and review Phish's history at the Hampton Coliseum.Support the show

Send us a textHi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue and conclude our venue preview series for Phish's 2025 September run with a look at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia. I don't often get nervous or intimidated on this podcast, but occasionally, a topic or show seems too big, too well known, too respected to sum up in one episode. Luckily, today's episode features the best guest possible to help pull the weight for one of the most revered venues in Phish's history: my friend Greg from Virginia. Greg has participated on Attendance Bias before, mostly to help with recaps and show notes. But today, he gives us the full-fledged history and preview of Hampton Coliseum; a venue that is so simple on the inside, yet holds tremendous weight and history not just for Phish, but for all of rock history, going back to the late 1960s. Granted, Phish is not the first band to leave their mark on the Mothership but at this point, they've played over 20 shows there, including some of the most important of their career.So you can see why it was a bit scary to tackle this beloved venue when I began listening and taking notes for today's episode. BUT I hope that Greg and I did well enough, as you get pumped for Phish's 3 shows–September 19, 20, and 21, at Hampton Arena.Let's join Greg to talk about Colonial Williamsburg, NASA, and the best way to the beach as we preview and review Phish's history at the Hampton Coliseum.Support the show

Fair Lawn Farm's 18th-Century Trades Fair is an annual living history trades encampment in bucolic Highland County, Virginia, featuring artisans affiliated with the likes of Colonial Williamsburg, The Frontier Culture Museum, The Smithsonian and Townsends. For this in-the-field episode, we will be touring the tents, hearing from a dozen craftsmen-&-women about their historical trades ranging from gunsmithing & engraving, to powder horn making & woodworking. Topics discussed: Indian trade silver; gorgets; tin as 18th-century plastic; how to be an American peddler; the itinerant green-woodworker; bread-baking with "baker's match;" natural dyes made from wood shavings; historical uses of animal fats such as bear grease, deer & cow tallow; powder horns and the origin of scrimshaw folk art; casting lead ammunition; Fort Seybert's annual fort burning festival; the surveyor's compass & the white man's flies; acanthus scrollwork on flintlock firearms & self-taught mastery; and last and most importantly, the potential for a craft revival as the antidote to the AI Revolution. Till next year!Reading from Colonial Craftsmen: And the Beginnings of American Industry by Edwin TunisCheck out the Fair Lawn Farm events page at visitFairLawnFarm.com The Craftsmen-&-women in order:Tim Duff - Farm Owner/Event Organizer Mitch Yates - Gunsmith/Silversmith Historian's Stitch - Tinsmith Ye Lowfarb Pedlar - Peddler Stone House History - Bodger & WifeSimeon England - Engraver/BlacksmithMark Bradbury - Horner/Scrimshaw ArtistDavid Allen - Longhunter/Knifemaker Paul Parish - SurveyorMark Thomas - Engraver/GunsmithDavid Ray Pine - Woodworker/Furniture MakerSupport Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

August 2025 meditations are written by Jessica Andrus Lindstrom and recorded by Rebekah Hatch. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. A retired teacher, college counselor, educational writer, and head of school, Jessica Andrus Lindstrom worships at both Holy Trinity in Manistee, Michigan, and Bruton Parish in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Law school stress, colonial ghost tours, and a lingering female spirit with a grudge—what could go wrong? Emily shares her unsettling encounter in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, after a quiet evening walk turned into something far more haunting. Though she saw nothing, she knew something was there—and that it was furious. The encounter left her shaken, unable to explain why this presence felt specifically directed at her. Only later did she and her boyfriend realize they had passed the historic Wythe House, long said to be haunted by Lady Anne Skipwith—a tragic figure whose rage and heartbreak may still echo through time. If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

After a quiet summer night walk through Colonial Williamsburg, she felt an unease she couldn't shake. Later that evening, alone in her apartment bathroom, something unseen followed her home. Though she never saw the figure, she knew deeply and without question that a furious female presence was in the room with her. What made it even stranger? The entity seemed focused only on her… not her boyfriend.  If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

What a Creep (Replay!) Season 20, Episode 7George Washington and the Tale of Ona JudgeGeorge Washington is the “Father of Our Country” and one of American history's most revered Founding Fathers. We heard tales of how brave he was and that he could not tell a lie. He also famously refused to create a fiefdom with the office of President, which means we are not stuck with someone in office unless they are duly elected. Like many white people of his time, he enslaved people. This is a fact, and though not unusual in his peer group--it's not a great look for a person who is enshrined all across the United States. People want to downplay his racism and evil acts.Listening to Bill Maher and Elon Musk minimize his actions made us realize we need to dive into one of the first President's most heinous acts by talking about badass Ona Judge. An enslaved woman who escaped from the President's home and remained free despite his relentless pursuit of her. This woman is an American hero whom everyone who truly believes in liberty and freedom needs to learn about and memorialize her contribution to history. Trigger Warning: Racism and slaverySources for this episode: Twisted Philly PodcastGeorge Washington WikiDaily MailOney Judge WikiDrunk History with Jen Kirkman Mt. Vernon.or Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of the Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar Erica Armstrong Dunbar at SMUBlack Heritage Trail videoThe White House Historical AssociationThe National Park ServiceZinn Education ProjectBeyond the Bell Tours (Philadelphia)Museum of the American RevolutionOna Judge's 1845 interview with The LiberatorHistory.com The Fugitive Slave ActsNew York Times 2015 op-ed https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/opinion/george-washington-slave-catcher.html?searchResultPosition=3Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez created our logo. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud