Category Archives: Podcasts

Holiday Roundup

 
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Today’s show is all about the holidays.  We’ll hear about stocking stuffers, holiday shows, and things to do with the family that don’t cost a whole lot. First up is Bill Owens from Historical Publications, who talks about holiday offerings for history fans.  Next, Andrea Lawson, performing arts director of the N.C. Arts Council talks about upcoming [...]

“Raleigh’s Own President” / John Rosenthal Interview

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Today’s episode tells the story of “Raleigh’s own President” and also profiles a photographer whose work is part of the “Telling Our Stories Photography Exhbit”  Fay Mitchell recently spoke with photographer John Rosenthal (:25)
A new exhibit at the state capitol chronicles the life of Andrew Johnson, who went [...]

Veterans, Craft Trips, and Harriet Jacobs

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Today’s show highlights a North Carolinian’s quest for freedom, and we’ll also find out about crafting a perfect getaway this fall.  Finally, in honor of Veterans Day, we visit with the state’s military archivist, and head over to the State Capitol to find out what is planned there [...]

Historic Sites, Arts on the Move, and N.C. Photos

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Today’s show highlights a busy day for State Historic Sites, talks about the arts in the lives of North Carolinians, and focuses a lens on a traveling photography exhibit.  First up, Keith Hardison, Director of State Historic Sites, details the fun that will be had on October 25 [...]

Branford Marsalis, Library Card Spokesman

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Today we’ll hear from Durham’s own Branford Marsalis, world renowned jazz musician, and spokesman for the Smartest Card campaign for the State Library.  We’ll also hear teachers’ reactions to a recent Training Institute sponsored by Archives and History, and we’ll learn about North Carolina culture in “on the [...]

Curator Conversation

 
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Today’s show features a conversation between North Carolina Museum of Art  curatorial intern Melissa Cormier and artist Ledelle Moe, 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 [...]

Orange Blossom Special, Brides, and Blackbeard

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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 Mike Hill about [...]

Homegrown Handmade Kickoff

 
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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.

June is Jumping

 
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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 mark the [...]

A “Capitol” Memorial Day

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