Category Archives: Podcasts

Orange Blossom Special, Brides, and Blackbeard

June 20, 2008 – 9:46 am

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast] Today’s podcast will give you insights into the composer of a famed fiddle tune, may have you humming “Here Comes the Bride,” and goes backstage for a behind the scenes look at a new musical about Blackbeard the Pirate. First up, Richard Barton speaks with historian [...]

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Homegrown Handmade Kickoff

June 11, 2008 – 1:10 pm

[display_podcast]   On a hot, sunny day, folks came from all over to celebrate the launch of Homegrown Handmade: Art Roads and Farm Trails at the Benjamin W. Best Country Inn and Carriage House in Snow Hill.

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June is Jumping

June 5, 2008 – 4:57 pm

[display_podcast] Today’s show features a celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States; takes a look at a new guidebook that explores North Carolina’s rural riches; and explores “tank of gas or less” ways to experience North Carolina historic sites. First up, many African-Americans have adopted celebration of “Juneteenth” on June 19 to [...]

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A “Capitol” Memorial Day

May 29, 2008 – 1:57 pm

[display_podcast] Rob Boyette of North Carolina Historic Sites takes podcast viewers on a tour of the State Capitol during recent Memorial Day activities.

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Memorial Day Mix

May 22, 2008 – 2:00 pm

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast] Governor Mike Easley has proclaimed May 18-24 as Museum Week in North Carolina. To mark Museum Week we visited the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh and spoke with a few young patrons to get their thoughts on the Museum.  (:30) Next up, Fay Mitchell talks with [...]

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Curator Conversations

May 20, 2008 – 10:00 am

[display_podcast] Today’s show features a conversation between the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Kinsey Katchka and artist Jane Benson, whose work is featured in the museum’s exhibit “Far From Home.”  The exhibit, which runs through July 13, includes art that addresses the global displacement of people and populations as they relocate for economic, political or other [...]

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Remembering Bob Stipe

May 16, 2008 – 10:51 am

 [display_podcast] To mark National Preservation Week, we feature remarks made by Dr. David Brook at the symposium “Where Do We Go From Here: A retrospective on the Modern Preservation Movement, the Remarkable Contributions of Bob Stipe, and a look ahead,” which was held in April at the UNC School of Government.  Dr. Brook is the [...]

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N.C. Stories Abound

May 15, 2008 – 4:53 pm

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast] Today’s show highlights some of the stories found in Cultural Resources 2008 theme, “Telling Our Stories.  First up, Fay Mitchell takes a look as some unusual donations to the Museum of History. (:24) “Letters About Literature,” a project of The Center for the Book in the [...]

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State Archaeologist Steve Claggett

May 14, 2008 – 3:14 pm

[display_podcast]  During the recent State Employee Recognition Week, State Archaeologist Steve Claggett shared his story.  The Office of State Archaeology is part of the Division of Archives and History in the Department of Cultural Resources.

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Bentonville Battlefield

May 1, 2008 – 12:20 pm

[display_podcast] Donnie Taylor, site manager for the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, takes viewers on a tour of the Harper House (ca. 1855), which was used during the battle as a hospital.  The house is furnished as a Civil War field hospital.  The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the last full-scale action [...]

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History Day / Branford Marsalis

April 24, 2008 – 10:14 am

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast]  Hundreds of North Carolina students will gather on Saturday, April 26, at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh to celebrate History Day.  Archives and History Education Supervisor Joann Williford talks about the annual competition (:33).  Next, three North Carolinians share memories of cultural experiences (4:47).  April [...]

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Artist Takes His Art Outside at NCMA

April 17, 2008 – 3:59 pm

[display_podcast] In this video podcast, artist Steed Taylor talks about his new works found on trails throughout the N.C. Museum of Art Park.  The paintings celebrate Earth Day Raleigh, which will be held at the Museum Park on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event, which is free, happens rain or shine.   The [...]

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Earth Day at NCMA… Art + Nature Combine

April 15, 2008 – 10:51 am

[display_podcast] In this video podcast, Tia Herring, Park Manager at the N.C. Museum of Art, and Gwen Hastings, Program Coordinator of Performing Arts and Film at the museum, speak about Earth Day Raleigh at the Museum Park on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event, which is free, happens rain or shine.   The [...]

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Spring Cleaning

April 9, 2008 – 4:19 pm

Times noted are starting points of particular segments [display_podcast] It’s spring cleaning time, and we asked a couple of our experts from Cultural Resources to give us some tips and techniques on protecting items such as clothing, quilts, paper, and photos.  Spencer Waldron, Objects Conservator at the North Carolina Museum of History, talks about the care of [...]

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Poetry Out Loud

April 9, 2008 – 9:12 am

[display_podcast] Aimee Elizabeth Isbell, 2007 NC Poetry Out Loud Champion recites a poem, and talks about her experiences.  The competition was sponsored in North Carolina by the North Carolina Arts Council. April is National Poetry Month, and the North Carolina Arts Council is featuring poets from around the state on its Writers and Books page.

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