We return this week with our In the Dirt with American Digger Segment, we had a good and productive break as we focus on the new year to come. There will be some changes coming as we expand into different areas. Rest assured that our programing will continue as we bring you the story of our America. We will be announcing the changes soon.
Our next schedduled broadcast wil be Dec 5th. John Walsh takes over as he interviews Jim Jobe of Fort Donelson National Battlefield. Jim is a local historian and Park Ranger and is full of knowledge on the area, town, battles and occupation there. Combine that with John Walsh who owns a relic shop there and we can get the answers to the questions that is asked al the time.
Keep upto date witht the Relic Roundup each Monday night at 10PM est. Butch, Ian and myself are on hand to take your calls. 678-369-7943.
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Folks today we head to the Spooky Side of History. We go in search of the Southern myth and legend of the “Bell Witch” with Author and Historian Pat Fitzhugh. This is one of the most documented haunts in American History, and for good reason. It will not only send some chills down your spine but is also a fantastic story. We invite you to read more about Pat Fitzhugh on our Authors Corner or go over and explore his site and learn more about this haunting on his site www.bellwitch.org. Pat has written some great books on the story of The Bell Witch plus a brand new one “Ghostly Cries from Dixie”, which is sure to be a hit. He tells us one of the stories at the beginning of the show and I throw in a small teaser story at the end. What a way to spend the night!
After listening to our show head over to www.spookysouthcoast.com where my good friends will be telling ghost stories from 10PM-Midnight and you can listen live. So, listen to the Story of the Bell Witch, go grab the candy and sit back and listen to more stories Tim Weisberg, Matt Moniz and Matt Costa while getting ready for bed.
Happy Halloween!
Our History Project
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Posted in Uncategorized, History, Craig Anderson, American Digger, American Digger Magazine, Butch Holcombe, ourhistoryproject.com, Our History Project, History Podcast, Relic Round Up on Oct 28th, 2009 No Comments »
Today Butch brings us some strange but true stories from the field. A hair-raising good time will be had by all, guaranteed.
A correction - we were talking in the show on the base minimum that OHP needs to operate I wrongly said $3000 and that would be correct with everything combined (software and equipment) doing the very least that we could do. The correct figure for hosting, websites bandwidth and storage is $1650 yearly just to maintain the space. As you can see this leaves no room for growth, projects or general operating expenses (lights, phone, rent etc.). As you can see we need your help to keep this project going. Any amount will be helpful and you can donate or sign up for a membership, supporter or sponsor on our website or just contact me craiganderson@ourhistoryproject.com .
Our Grant writing will start soon so if you have experience in this process and could either volunteer to write or to review Grants that we write, please let us know. In November we will be on the 50 State National Registry which is required by most Grants.
So, keep your eyes and ears open for us on historical or art related grants.
Monday
Our Relic Round Up Show #2 was a complete success again. Thanks to all that stopped by. There was some minor problems with skype on the call-in’s but we did have a good turn out. Topics included today in history, the History Channels show Death Mask, Halloween Ledgends and more. Join us each Monday night at 10PM est. for the Live Show. Call in Number is 678-369-7943 or by skype: wesley.c.anderson.
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Sorry I could not resist the title and today we are joined by Ron Daise. A Gullah Historian to talk about the Gullah Language, Culture and Heritage. I really had a good time with Mr. Ron and I know you will to. We talk about a wide range of topics including the Slave Trade to Traditions to Wives Tales and so much more. We could not possibly cover all that we wanted in the one hour that we had, though we did try. For that reason I have provided you with some links to discover more.
Biography for Ron
N.P.S. site for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Brookgreen Gardens
If you missed our Wednesday show of In the Dirt with American Digger the title was Finding the Cache. We explored the finds that made the day and in some cases the news. You can find the show on Our History Project website.
Don’t forget every Monday Night at 10PM est. you can now call in and talk to Me, Butch and Ian about hunting, history, preserving or anything you would like, its open topic. (678-369-7943) or Skype to wesley.c.anderson.
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This was the first scheduled live braodcast and it was a sucess. Thanks to all those you called in and listened. OHP Relic Round Up is hosted by Craig Anderson (OHP), Butch Holcimbe (American Digger Magazine) and Ian Conway of (The Research and Recovery Show).
Join us each Monday night at 10PM est. for Relic Radio, we talk about it all. It is open mic so any question is fair game.
Call in Number is 678-369-7943 or skype to wesley.c.anderson
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Today on Our History Project our guest will be Henry Kurtz, who is the grandson of the late Historian Wilbur Kurtz. We discuss his book “The Runaway Train” which is about Andrews Raid or the commonly referred to name Great Locomotive Chase. However you say it, it is a great story in our history. What makes this book unique in its own rights is that Wilbur Kurtz married into the Fuller Family. Captain Fuller was a part of this chase and historic event. Being the Historian that Wilbur Kurtz was, all the details and accounts was gotten firsthand and these stories have been passed down through the family. Through Wilbur’s interviews, notes, manuscripts, writings and research Henry Kurtz has put it all in one novel and this is as close to hearing the story firsthand as you can get.
Join Us Monday Night for our First Offical Live Show! Call in’s welcome: 678-369-7943 or skype wesley.c.anderson.
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Posted in ourhistoryproject.com, Craig Anderson, Butch Holcombe, Our History Project, American Digger Magazine, Metal Detecting, Ian Conway, Research and Recovery Show, History Podcast, OHP Radio on Oct 13th, 2009 No Comments »
This is Show #1 and actually it was a test show and it went great. Thank you to all those who called in to make it such a good event and we look forward to more shows as we add yet another deminsion to the project. Tell all your friends and be there yourself as next Monday 10-19-09 starts the real season of OHP Live. Live calls and chat. Hosted by Craig Anderson (Our History Project), Butch Holcombe (American Digger Magazine) and Ian Conway (Research & Recovery Show).
The number for the show is 678-369-7943 and by skype: wesley.c.anderson.
The show can be heard at http://www.1000mikes.com, and the chat room as well as a live feed can be found at World Metal Detector Community site: http://detectorcommunity.ning.com/. this coming week it will also be hosted on http://www.ourhistoryproject.com. A better quailty audio will be archieved on our main site.
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Posted in Uncategorized, History, Our History Project, ourhistoryproject.com, Craig Anderson, Cassie Barrow, History Podcast, Canonball House, Fayetteville GA, Gary Williams, Georgia, Hanover Brass Foundry, Macon, Travel on Oct 10th, 2009 No Comments »
An Invitation For You
Welcome to Our History ProjectI want to invite you to the Canonball House Museum in Macon, GA. It is a stop along the trail that you will not forget because it has something for everyone. From the little kids to the big kids they have a piece of history and a love of sharing that will not only embrace you but also immerse you in history. The unique experience in talking to Dorene Buchanan is that she could talk as much about the rest of Historical Macon as she did about the Canonball House, and they want you to explore it all.
The Canonball House is right off I-75 and I-16 in Macon, GA, so the next time you are driving through pull off, stretch your legs and explore some History with them. If your local, what better way to spend the day. They would love to have ya.
Let us know
If you would like your Museum or Historic Site featured let us know. We love doing these and we learn so much about our communities around the country. We do have a growing list now that we are working through by request so get yours in now.
Live Call In Show and Chat
Starting on Monday, October 19 at 10PM we will be hosting a live call in show. This is a new technology that was been provided by 1000Mikes and it will bring another element to Our History Project and we want you to be a part of it. From a landline you can call 678-369-7943 or anywhere in the world by Skype to wesly.c.anderson. We will also be in the chat room at The World Detector Community its free and a lot of fun.
This is brand new for Butch and I so we will be flying by the seat of our pants. We’ll get through it and is guaranteed to be a lot of fun.
New Items In
A very big thank you goes out to Gary Williams and The Hanover Brass Foundry for donating a collection of Reproduction Civil War Belt Buckles. They are the beautiful and I will have them up on the website next week. Christmas is coming so get yours while they last. Best quality anywhere, and through us it is tax deductable too.
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Posted in History, History Project, ourhistoryproject.com, Cassie Barrow, Craig Anderson, Our History Project, Dale Dye, Captain Dale Dye, Capt. Dale Dye, History Podcast, OHP Radio on Sep 26th, 2009 No Comments »
We are joined by Captain Dale Dye (USMC Ret.). If you do not recognize the name I’m sure you will know the movies – Saving Private Ryan, Platoon, Band of Brothers are just to name a few. Dale Dye is an actor, director, advisor and so much more. We credit him with bringing the real story to Hollywood and putting the realism into the movies we see. Capt. Dye is the real deal – 3 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star and several other medals of distinction. If anyone knows what it should be, he is one that can tell you from firsthand experience.
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