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PreserveCast is where the past and present meet to discuss how history impacts today – and tomorrow. Hosted by Nicholas Redding of Preservation Maryland.
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- Yesterday36 min
Say it with History with Holley Snaith
Today we're joined by Holley Snaith, fellow podcaster (Say it with History), historian and writer to discuss the digital preservation of history and a historical restoration project at Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Maryland's Agricultural Heritage with Secretary Kevin Atticks
Join us as we sit down with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks to explore the connection between Maryland’s agricultural heritage and its thriving craft beverage industry. From the state’s early history of grain production and distilling to today’s farm breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries, we discuss how agriculture continues to shape Maryland’s economy, rural communities, and cultural identity. As the nation prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, we also look at how these traditions connect the past to the future and what lies ahead for agriculture and craft beverage production. This episode is part of our "Spirted History" project supported by the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund. Spirited History reflects our ongoing commitment to preserving not only historic places, but also the living traditions that define them.
- 2 weeks ago48 min
Ep. 5: The Free Press
May's Revolution@250 episode is here, focusing on the free press – and how ideas around free expression and freedom of speech impacted generations of Marylanders. We’ll explore how this core value of the revolutionary generation was embraced by Black Marylanders and the legacy of the Baltimore Afro-American, the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States, established in 1892.Joining us today is Savannah Wood, an artist with deep roots in Baltimore and Los Angeles. As the Executive Director of Afro Charities, Wood is leading the charge to increase access to the 130+-year-old AFRO American Newspapers’ extensive archives. In this role, she has shepherded the organization through a period of historic growth, initiated new programming, and attracted support from national funders including the Mellon Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and The Ruth Foundation.In this conversation, we’ll explore how the landscape of a free press in Maryland evolved, the challenges faced by the founders of the Baltimore Afro-American, and how the revolutionary concept of free speech was utilized by Black Americans to advocate, develop community, and document their experience in newspapers in Baltimore and beyond.
- 4 weeks ago36 min
We Make History with Jennifer Sieck
Jennifer Sieck (she/her) has been sharing stories of metropolitan Washington, D.C., through the Anacostia Community Museum’s collection and archives since 2018. In addition to curating We Make History, her recent projects include DC Women Speak and spotlights on D.C. artists andmusicians. She holds an interdisciplinary PhD from George Washington University, specializing in African American literature and history.We Make History opens on May 30, 2026, the 185th anniversary of the day Adam Francis Plummer began his diary, one of the centerpieces of the show. It closes in January 2028. More info at https://anacostia.si.edu/wemakehistory
- May 11, 202640 min
Women Who Watched the Skies with Anne Dobberteen
Join us as we explore the history of women's roles in America's early air defense system during World War II with public historian and museum professional Anne Dobberteen. Today's episode focuses on the hidden figures behind the aircraft warning service in Washington, D.C.
- May 4, 202635 min
Developing Multi-Sensory Experiences with Dr. Cheryl Fogle-Hatch
Today's guest is Dr. Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, founder of MuseumSenses LLC, a consulting firm that helps museums develop multi-sensory exhibits for everyone, regardless of their visual acuity. Creating exhibit content with tactile and audio components engages blind people with history, the arts, and sciences. Exposing sighted people to tactile and audio content creates an integrated experience for all visitors.
- Apr 30, 202637 min
Ep. 4: We're Still Here
Anjela Barnes (Piscataway) serves as the Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation, located at Piscataway Park, where she proudly stewards and preserves the traditional homelands of the Piscataway people. She joins Revolution@250 to discuss the history and ongoing impact of this remarkable place—from the activism of the 1960s and 70s to the legacy of leaders like Turkey Tayac—and explore how the ideas born here continue to shape the park and our understanding of Indigenous presence today.
- Apr 27, 202636 min
Finding Your Roots with Athina Ramphal
Athina Ramphal is a psychology student at Johns Hopkins University, founder and CEO of The Genealogy Club, and Miss Diwali 2026, a preliminary titleholder for Miss Maryland (June). Through her nonprofit work, she has launched initiatives including Seedlings of the Caribbean, a grant-funded international program empowering youth across the Caribbean to explore identity through genealogy, and Project I.D.E.A. (Identity, Diversity, Exploration, All-Inclusive): Who Am I?, which encourages young people to begin exploring questions of identity early by seeing themselves reflected in history and the world around them.She also serves as an ambassador for Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings, a three-time Emmy Award-winning, WPSU-produced web series and educational program inspired by Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s PBS series Finding Your Roots. Athina is deeply committed to helping young people connect with their heritage, understand their stories, and build a stronger sense of identity and belonging.
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