Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly
Welcome to Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly - a podcast about how we share, interpret, and connect with the past. Each episode, we dig into how history is told in museums, historic sites, classrooms, and pop culture — and how storytelling can make the past relevant to the world we live in today. Between us, we’ve spent years in the field — from leading tours on Civil War battlefields and preserving historic landscapes to interpreting the stories of America’s industrial workers and sharing local history online. We’ve seen firsthand how public history shapes communities, sparks curiosity, and sometimes stirs debate. Together, we’ll talk with fellow historians, educators, and storytellers about how history reaches the public — on screen, on the ground, and everywhere in between. Through these conversations, we’ll explore the ways history continues to inform who we are and who we want to be. The thoughts and opinions shared here are our own and don’t represent those of our employers or affiliated organizations.
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The Patriot: When the American Revolution Became a Summer Blockbuster
01/20/2026
The Patriot: When the American Revolution Became a Summer Blockbuster
In this episode, Jake finally watches The Patriot - yes, the Mel Gibson blockbuster that a whole generation absorbed as Revolutionary War “history” in the summer of 2000. Joined by Justin and Molly, the conversation turns into a lively (and occasionally horrified) public history breakdown of what the film gets right, what it invents wholesale, and what it reveals about the era that made it as much as the era it claims to depict. The trio digs into the Southern Campaign, the myth of “we won because we hid behind trees,” and the film’s habit of sanding down the Revolution’s hardest truths - especially slavery and the brutal civil war nature of the conflict in the Carolinas. Along the way, they talk about why Hollywood keeps reaching for simple villains, why the movie is way too long, and why popular culture still shapes how Americans walk into the 250th anniversary of independence. This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: Why the Southern theater matters - and why most people never learn it The Swamp Fox myth, guerrilla warfare, and what actually won the war Slavery, Dunmore’s Proclamation, and the realities the film dodges British vs. Loyalist violence and the Revolution’s “first civil war” energy Why the movie feels like a 1990s action film dressed in 1770s clothing Jason Isaacs’ villain performance - and his own verdict on the movie’s “history”
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Green and Blue - Irish Americans in the American Civil War with Damian Shiels
01/12/2026
Green and Blue - Irish Americans in the American Civil War with Damian Shiels
In this episode, Jake Wynn is joined by historian, archaeologist, and podcaster Damian Shiels for a wide-ranging conversation about Irish immigrants in the Civil War-era United States Army and the long road to Damian’s new book, Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861–1865. Jake and Damian dig into the pension files, soldiers’ letters, and overlooked working-class experiences that form the backbone of the book. Along the way, they talk about Irish service beyond the famous “green flag” units, the economic realities that shaped Irish enlistment, and why immigrant soldiers have too often been pushed to the margins of Civil War history. The conversation also turns outward - to public history, podcasting, and how the American Civil War is remembered (and misunderstood) on both sides of the Atlantic. This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: Green and Blue and what Irish soldiers’ letters reveal about the Civil War Pension files as one of the richest untapped sources in American history Irish immigrants serving everywhere—not just in the Irish Brigade Class, economics, and why men fought (and stayed) in the Union Army Bounties, substitutes, and the myths around “bad” late-war soldiers Public history, podcasting, and why the Civil War still matters globally If you enjoy the show - make sure to give us a rating and review the show! Here are some more notes:
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The 1880s battle over Gettysburg's first Confederate monument with Codie Eash
01/05/2026
The 1880s battle over Gettysburg's first Confederate monument with Codie Eash
In this episode, Jake and Justin are joined by public historian Codie Eash of the Seminary Ridge Museum for a deep dive into one of the most contentious and misunderstood chapters in Gettysburg’s postwar history: the fight over Confederate monuments on the battlefield. What feels like a modern debate turns out to be anything but - Union and Confederate veterans arguing bitterly about memory, treason, and reconciliation as early as the 1880s. The conversation centers on the first Confederate monument erected at Gettysburg, why it appeared when it did, and why Union veterans immediately pushed back. Along the way, Codie traces how battlefield monuments were negotiated, resisted, and weaponized - revealing that the “Lost Cause” argument didn’t emerge quietly or uncontested, but sparked outrage from the very men who had fought the war. This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: The first Confederate monument at Gettysburg—and why it caused an uproar Union veterans calling treason exactly what it was Bureaucracy, loopholes, and missing meeting minutes Why monument debates started long before the 21st century Bradley Tyler Johnson saying the quiet part out loud about the Lost Cause and power How Gettysburg became a battlefield for memory, not just history Seminary Ridge Museum: Podcast Thumbnail: MD Center for History and Culture - 2nd MD Monument Group Portrait, October 28, 1894
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Rewatching It’s a Wonderful Life in 2025
12/23/2025
Rewatching It’s a Wonderful Life in 2025
In this special holiday episode, Jake, Justin, and Molly gather to talk about It’s a Wonderful Life - not just as a Christmas classic, but as a deeply historical film shaped by war, economic depression, and the unsettled, unstable world of 1946. What starts as a cozy movie night quickly turns into a wide-ranging conversation about community, capitalism, trauma, and why Frank Capra’s vision of America still hits a nerve nearly eighty years later. The trio digs into the film’s historical moment, Jimmy Stewart’s wartime experience, and why Bedford Falls feels both comforting and painfully distant in 2025. Along the way, they wrestle with Mr. Potter, Mary Bailey, the Great Depression, and the unsettling realization that many of us may already be living in Potterville. This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: It’s a Wonderful Life as a post–World War II home-front story Jimmy Stewart, combat trauma, and why George Bailey feels so real Bedford Falls, Potterville, and the economics of community Mary Bailey as the emotional backbone of the entire film Why the FBI once thought this movie was communist “We don’t want characters here” Happy holidays - and here’s to finding a little Bedford Falls wherever we can.
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"Destination Freedom" with Public Historian EJ Murphy
12/15/2025
"Destination Freedom" with Public Historian EJ Murphy
In this episode, Jake sits down with public historian EJ Murphy of the Destination Freedom Project at the Waverly Community House to talk about abolition, the Underground Railroad, and the way slavery’s political shockwaves reached even the smallest Northern communities before the Civil War. Jake and EJ dig into how Waverly became a key stop on a regional freedom network connecting places like Wilkes-Barre, Montrose, and the Southern Tier of New York. They also talk about the challenges of telling these stories with limited sources, what the Fugitive Slave Act changed on the ground, and why local history hits hardest when you realize it was never “just local.” Learn more about Waverly’s Destination Freedom and plan a visit: This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: Waverly’s role in the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Pennsylvania The Fugitive Slave Act and why it radicalized communities in the North A letter about organized resistance - and “pockets loaded with pistols” George Keys and the growth of Waverly’s Black community Native American paths that shaped escape routes and regional geography Why visitors keep saying: “I grew up here…and I had no idea”
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Peshtigo - The Forgotten Story of America's Deadliest Wildfire
12/08/2025
Peshtigo - The Forgotten Story of America's Deadliest Wildfire
On the night of October 8, 1871, a wall of fire roared out of the Wisconsin woods and erased the town of Peshtigo in a matter of minutes. More than 1,200 people were killed, making it the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history - yet its story was overshadowed almost immediately by the Great Chicago Fire burning the same night. In this episode, Jake takes listeners into the story of the disaster and its surprising legacy. This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: • Jake’s role as “Mr. Sadman” — and why grim stories matter • Civil War veterans who survived the battlefield only to face Peshtigo • Peshtigo as the “Sodom" of the Upper Midwest • The shockingly destructive power of fire and wind • How firestorms evolved into a weapon of modern war • What Peshtigo can teach us as urban wildfires again reshape American life
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Previewing America 250
12/01/2025
Previewing America 250
In this episode, we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary and ask what this milestone should mean in 2026 and beyond. The conversation ranges from the messy, decade-long road to revolution to the very local ways towns like Frederick, Maryland, are already marking the moment with traditions like Repudiation Day. Along the way, the crew wrestles with how we remember the founding, who gets included in that story, and what it means to celebrate a past that was never as simple as the textbooks made it seem. Jake Wynn, Justin Voithofer, and Molly Keilty dig into the Revolution as a civil war, the long shadow of alliances with powers like France, and the way Ken Burns’ new documentary series could reshape what many Americans think they know about 1776. They also trace how the founding documents were built for change - and how modern politics has drifted from that idea. This episode of Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly explores: America 250 and why one big birthday isn’t enough Repudiation Day in Frederick and Frederick, Maryland's colonial protest Molly’s London fog and accidental Tory vibes ☕ The Revolution as a civil war between neighbors George Washington: bad tactician, essential rebel-in-chief The Patriot, Heath Ledger, and Jake's historical movie watching habits
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Death by Lightning - A Public History Podcast Review
11/24/2025
Death by Lightning - A Public History Podcast Review
In this episode, we dive into Netflix’s Death by Lightning, the gripping new series about President , his assassination, and the troubled mind of his killer, Drawing from Candice Millard’s acclaimed book , the show brings to life an era of bare-knuckle politics, deep factionalism, and a presidency undone by one man’s delusions. Jake, Justin, and Molly unpack the series, the wild political landscape of the 1880s, and the strange cultural crosscurrents that shaped Garfield’s world. This episode of explores: Brains in jars Patronage politics, federal jobs, and the fight between reformers and Stalwarts Charles Guiteau’s spiraling madness How Civil War medicine killed James Garfield Free love and the Oneida Community Nick Offerman playing presidents
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From Mauch Chunk to Jim Thorpe - A Pennsylvania town's dramatic 20th century rebrand
11/17/2025
From Mauch Chunk to Jim Thorpe - A Pennsylvania town's dramatic 20th century rebrand
In the 1950s, the once–thriving town of Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania was fading fast. Local newspaperman Joe Boyle was determined to revive it - and a chance meeting in 1953 with the widow of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe set off one of the strangest civic reinvention stories in American history. This episode unpacks how Mauch Chunk became Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania - a story about boosterism, economic desperation, and a bizarre bid for survival. This is the debut episode of our newly rebranded Public History with Justin, Jake, and Molly, and we’re thrilled to welcome co-host Molly Keilty to the show. In our new season, we’re digging into the stories we love while taking a fresh look at how history is interpreted in museums, historic sites, and popular culture. In this episode, we explore: • The rise and fall of Mauch Chunk • The shadow of the Molly Maguires • Jim Thorpe’s extraordinary athletic career - and his childhood as a “hostage” of the U.S. government • 1950s publicity stunts like the Nickel-A-Week campaign • What it means for a town to take on someone else’s name and legacy
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Walking Tours and Community History with Matt Maris of Local Historia
10/27/2025
Walking Tours and Community History with Matt Maris of Local Historia
In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, we’re joined by Matt Maris, public historian and founder of , a history-focused small business based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Matt has built a reputation for creating immersive walking tours and community-based history programs that bring the past to life while strengthening local identity. Together, we talk about his deep love for Bellefonte’s layered stories, how Local Historia began, and the ways that public history can serve as a tool for economic development in small towns across Pennsylvania and beyond. This conversation explores how connecting people to their communities through walking tours and storytelling can foster pride, tourism, and revitalization. You’ll hear how Matt uses local landmarks, hidden histories, and human stories to help residents and visitors alike see Bellefonte - and places like it - through fresh eyes.
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Rose Hill Manor with Amanda Venable and Kari Saavedra
06/03/2025
Rose Hill Manor with Amanda Venable and Kari Saavedra
In this episode of , we talk with two dedicated public historians doing vital work at one of the Frederick, Maryland's most important historic sites. We’re joined by Amanda Venable, Museum Manager at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums, and Kari Saavedra, Recreation Manager of Natural and Cultural Heritage for Frederick County Parks and Recreation. Together, Amanda and Kari are reimagining what interpretation can look like at a site with layers of American history - from the legacy of Maryland’s first elected governor, Thomas Johnson, to the lives of enslaved people, to the evolution of childhood and domestic life in the 18th and 19th centuries. This conversation explores how public historians at the local level are navigating big questions around memory, inclusion, and place. You’ll hear how Rose Hill is preparing for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, how their team is engaging with the community today, and why small museums like this one are essential to telling a fuller American story. We also talk about the changing landscape of public history practice - what it means to tell difficult stories honestly, the responsibility we carry as interpreters of the past, and how quiet museum spaces can offer a powerful alternative to the noise of our present moment. In this episode we discuss: Why Rose Hill is a site of layered historical memory The challenge (and opportunity) of interpreting the lives of enslaved people in places where white stories were once dominant in interpretation How a children’s museum setting fosters intergenerational learning and connection The road to 2026: opportunities and concerns in commemorating America’s 250th How Amanda and Kari bring passion, patience, and purpose to their roles every day
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The Weight of Place: Codie Eash on Seminary Ridge and Civil War Memory
01/02/2025
The Weight of Place: Codie Eash on Seminary Ridge and Civil War Memory
In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, we sit down with our friend and esteemed public historian, Codie Eash, Director of Education and Interpretation at the Seminary Ridge Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Codie’s expertise in tackling the complexities of Civil War memory, race, religion, and the enduring significance of Gettysburg shines through in this lively conversation. From the unique challenges of interpreting a site as iconic as Seminary Ridge to navigating deeply entrenched myths and modern debates about the Civil War, Codie shares fascinating insights from his years on the front lines of public history. Whether you’re new to Gettysburg or a lifelong visitor, Codie’s approach to storytelling will change the way you think about one of America’s most storied battlefields. We also dive into Codie’s background as a one-time journalism major and how those skills influence his work as a public historian. The conversation explores everything from dismantling Lost Cause propaganda to creating authentic connections with visitors in an era of polarized historical memory. Along the way, we reflect on the broader responsibilities of public historians in bridging gaps of understanding, inspiring curiosity, and encouraging critical thinking. In this episode we discuss: The joys and headaches of working in a 193-year-old museum. Why Seminary Ridge’s cupola is Gettysburg’s most iconic rooftop. How Codie’s journalism roots shaped his public history career. The art of myth-busting and dealing with Civil War “whataboutism.” Tackling Lost Cause narratives with evidence and empathy. How NASCAR road trips inspire top-tier history chats. Our Postscripts for this episode Justin - Codie - Jake - Visiting Paris and
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A Pennsylvania soldier in the Battle of the Bulge - Letters from War
12/16/2024
A Pennsylvania soldier in the Battle of the Bulge - Letters from War
On December 16, 1944, German military forces launched a surprise counter-offensive against the United States Army in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium. The attack, which penetrated deeply into American lines, became known to history as the Battle of the Bulge. One of the American soldiers who faced this Nazi onslaught was a 20-year-old citizen-soldier from Pine Grove, Pennsylvania named Irvin Schwartz. In this episode of the Public History podcast, we explore this soldier’s experience as an anti-tank gunner during the Battle of the Bulge through the letters he wrote home about his experience in World War II.
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Blair County: A People's History with Filmmaker Mark Frederick
11/29/2024
Blair County: A People's History with Filmmaker Mark Frederick
The podcast returns after an unintentionally long interlude! In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, we talk with filmmaker Mark Frederick about his 2024 documentary, "Blair County - A People's History." This feature-length documentary details the story of a Central Pennsylvania community against the backdrop of numerous dramatic moments from American history including the French and Indian War, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and the Second World War. In this episode we discuss: The process of making a documentary of this size and scope How having friends who are living historians can pay off for a filmmaker Mark's favorite and least favorite parts of the filmmaking process Why Blair County is a community full of food and culinary history (YAY SHEETZ) And in our Postscripts this week: Justin - Mark - Film festival entries and moving forward Jake -
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Politics and Public History with Dr. Evan Kutzler
07/24/2024
Politics and Public History with Dr. Evan Kutzler
It's been a crazy year in American politics - one that rivals any in the country's history for chaotic twists and turns. In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, we talk with of Western Michigan University about the role that historians have taken on in our nation's politics in the last decade. What role should historians have in the national discourse? When does it cross a line from good history to crass political punditry? How does the work that academic historians differ from public historians during times of national crisis and political turmoil? These are questions we explore with Evan. In this episode we discuss: The online writings of historians like Heather Cox Richardson and how it differs from historians offering punditry on Twitter/X How public historians contend with the challenges of meeting differing viewpoints, political stances, and interpretations of history at our nation's historic sites and museums Evan's work as a public historian and the projects he's working on now And in our Postscript this week: We dedicate this episode to Dr. Pete Carmichael of Gettysburg College who passed away suddenly this week. We share some stories about Pete and his place as a world-class educator, historian, and advocate for public history.
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D-Day at 80
06/27/2024
D-Day at 80
This month marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France on D-Day and the resulting Battle of Normandy. In this episode of , Justin and I discussed stories from D-Day and the meaning of this particular anniversary as we continue to lose the World War II generation to the ravages of time. We chat about how we first remember learning about D-Day and how our societal memory of D-Day and the Second World War has continued to evolve and shift in the eight decades since the conflict. In this episode we discuss: Vignettes from D-Day in our own research, including the The "Gettysburg-ification" of World War II memory Losing the lived experience of the Second World War Complicating the narrative of the "Greatest Generation" And our Postscripts this week:
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October Sky (1999)
05/31/2024
October Sky (1999)
In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, we review one of our favorite movies about Sputnik, rocketry, coal mining, and West Virginia - the 1999 film "October Sky." This year marks 25 years since the film came out and we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about this film. It tells the story of Homer Hickam, a teenager from a mining town in West Virginia who becomes interested in science and rockets after watching the Soviet satellite Sputnik fly over his hometown of Coalwood, West Virginia. The film stars a young Jake Gyllenhaal in his first leading role, as well as Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. In this episode we discuss: The history behind the film October Sky Our continued obsession with West Virginia and space Why we both love this film from our childhood How this film properly tells the story of mining communities and people who live there And our Postscripts this week:
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Yearbook Superlatives... But for Museums
05/24/2024
Yearbook Superlatives... But for Museums
In this episode of Public History with Jake and Justin, it's the end of the school year and we are handing out superlatives to our favorite museums. Justin and I share our opinions about museums we've visited across the United States and around the world. In this episode we discuss: Museum superlatives! Categories such as: Most Innovative Exhibits Coolest Hidden Gem Class Clown Bucket List Museum And our Postscripts this week:
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Making a Public Historian with Becky Oakes
05/15/2024
Making a Public Historian with Becky Oakes
In our newest episode in the "Making a Public Historian" series, we chat with Becky Oakes, a historian with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this role, Becky seeks to inspire innovation by telling the stories of past and present inventors, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers, as well as maintaining a robust repository of institutional history. Becky previously served as the USPTO’s social media specialist. Prior to the USPTO, Becky worked for the National Park Service in the field of historic interpretation. She holds a B.A. in History from Gettysburg College and an M.A. in Public History and 19th Century U.S. History from West Virginia University, and specializes in the long Civil War era. In this episode we discuss: The West Virginia University public history mafia Mentorship and teams in the National Park Service Bringing historical thinking to a government agency Diverse stories and what resonates with the public and the media Becky's favorite invention and inventor from the USPTO Follow and And our Postscripts this week: Justin - Hiking the Appalachian Trail at Gathland State Park Becky - Aurora Borealis and shared community moments Jake - Walking the C&O Canal Towpath and exploring Brunswick, MD
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Killed at Spotsylvania Court House - A Pennsylvania Family's Story
05/07/2024
Killed at Spotsylvania Court House - A Pennsylvania Family's Story
In this episode of Public History, we are sharing the story of the Workman family of Wiconisco, Pennsylvania and their ties to the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in May 1864. Josiah and Franklin Workman were young soldiers in the 96th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry who lost their lives during the fighting on May 10, 1864. Their story is one that reveals the legacy of tragedy left behind in the wake of the Overland Campaign, one of the Civil War's deadliest periods that left tens of thousands dead. This month marks the 160th anniversary of this crucial moment in American history. Read the original article here:
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Useless - Reviewing Manhunt Episodes 5-7 and More
05/02/2024
Useless - Reviewing Manhunt Episodes 5-7 and More
In this episode of Public History, we conclude our reviews of the Apple TV+ miniseries "Manhunt" with guest co-host Rich Condon. We also discuss NPR's investigation into the nation's historical markers. In this episode, we talk about: Manhunt's significant departures from historical fact Edwin Stanton's frequent flyer miles Writers who talk down to television viewers Historical markers and their role in shaping public memory of historical events And in our Postscripts, we discuss: Rich - Running a half marathon in Gettysburg Jake - Watching his beloved for another season
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Dranesville - A Forgotten Civil War Battlefield with Ryan Quint
04/23/2024
Dranesville - A Forgotten Civil War Battlefield with Ryan Quint
In this episode of Public History, we talk to author and public historian Ryan Quint about his new book, Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, Dec. 20, 1861. His previous book, Determined to Stand and Fight: The Battle of Monocacy, July 9, 1864, was published in 2017. In this episode, we talk about: The Battle of Dranesville Civilian experiences during the early stages of the Civil War in northern Virginia. Why the experience in Dranesville in 1861 is a warning about the realities of civil war How the local community in Dranesville honors the memory of those who fell in the December 1861 battle. And in our Postscripts, we discuss: Jake - and and its message about modern conflict Ryan - New class of interns at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and the deep interest these young adults have in American history Justin -
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The Wolves Aren't Fleeing - Manhunt Episodes 3-4 Review
04/18/2024
The Wolves Aren't Fleeing - Manhunt Episodes 3-4 Review
In this pod we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the Apple TV+ limited series "Manhunt" about the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after the Lincoln assassination in 1865. We are joined by our friend and fellow public historian Rich Condon to discuss the show's portrayal of the early stages of Reconstruction. In this show you'll hear: Our unvarnished opinions about Manhunt Laments about too much artistic license used in some historical dramas How this show does a fairly good job of showing the implications of Reconstruction And more! Our Postscripts this week: Justin - by Joe Posnanski; Rich - Jake -
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Making a Public Historian - Maureen Lavelle
04/15/2024
Making a Public Historian - Maureen Lavelle
In our first conversation of our Making a Public Historian series, we chat with Maureen Lavelle who currently works as the History Programs Manager for the City of Boise Department of Arts and History. We discuss her career journey as a public historian, her unique experiences in the National Park Service, and her advice for aspiring young historians with an interest in working with the public. Lavelle has previously worked for the National Park Service at numerous parks around the country, including Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Death Valley National Park, and Camp Nelson National Monument. She’s a graduate of West Virginia University public history graduate program. Our Postscripts: Justin - The Eisenhower Tree at Augusta - Maureen - The Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio - Jake - “Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen -
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CSI: Lincoln Assassination - Manhunt Episodes 1-2 Review
04/04/2024
CSI: Lincoln Assassination - Manhunt Episodes 1-2 Review
In the inaugural episode of the pod, Jake and Justin discuss the first two episodes of the Apple TV+ limited series "Manhunt." This show, based on James Swanson's book of the same name, follows the hunt for John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April 1865. In the show, you'll hear about: A beardless, not grumpy enough Edwin Stanton Attempts to steal Daniel Day-Lewis's Lincoln voice John Wilkes Booth's fame level - before the assassination Centering the narrative of race and Reconstruction in the story of Lincoln's assassination And more! We also introduce our closing segment - the Postscript Justin's Postscript Smarter Everyday - Day 293: Jake's Postscript Takeover by Timothy Rybeck:
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Introducing Public History with Jake & Justin
03/25/2024
Introducing Public History with Jake & Justin
Welcome to "Public History with Jake & Justin," the podcast where the past is never far behind. Join us as we delve into the ever-changing world of public history. In this show we will examine how the public consumes history at museums, historic sites, national parks, battlefields and through popular culture. With over a decade of experience in public history, Jake has spent years sharing stories from the anthracite coal fields of Pennsylvania. His career as a public history began in Frederick, Maryland at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and online at WynningHistory.com and PennCivilWar.com. Joining him is colleague and friend, Justin Voithofer, a dedicated public historian with a rich background that includes time interpreting Civil War battlefields with the National Park Service and serving in the United States Army. Justin's unique perspectives from the front lines of history and his dedication to preserving our nation's legacy add compelling depth to our conversations. Tune in as we navigate the fascinating landscape of public history, where every story holds the power to inspire, educate, and provoke discussion. Welcome to our conversation. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely our own and do not reflect the views of our employers or any affiliated organizations.
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