#2 – Enlightenment
Episode Notes
Enlightenment: Besançon, 1740–1788
Besançon feels in many ways like an eighteenth-century city. In this second episode of “Sister Revolutions,” historian Benjamin Bernard and producer Sage Tanguay explore the intellectual and architectural efflorescence of the Enlightenment in Franc…
#1 – Conquest
Episode Notes
Conquest: When Besançon Became French, 1670–1740
Join historian Benjamin Bernard and producer Sage Tanguay as they learn about the French conquest of Besançon in the late seventeenth century through visits to Besançon's Saint-Jean Cathedral and its citadel. They explore the signific…
S1E2 - A Developing History: James Monroe's Highland
Episode Notes
Four of the first five presidents of the United States were from Virginia, and two of them - Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe - spent significant time in Albemarle County. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Sara Bon-Harper, the Executive Director of James Monroe's…
S1E3 - Your Local Archive: The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Episode Notes
There's no doubt Albemarle and Charlottesville have rich histories - but where can you find the information you need? In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Olivia Brown, Executive Director of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society about how they can help.
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S1E4 - Southern Hospitality: Hollymead House
Episode Notes
Looking for a unique retreat with federal style? In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Pam and William Calary, the owners and innkeepers of the historic Hollymead House.
You can find more information about Hollymead House on their website: https://www.hollymeadhouse.…
S1E5 - A Centennial to Celebrate: The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Episode Notes
While the nation turns 250 years old, the Jefferson School will celebrate 100 years since its founding. In this episode, we speak with Executive Director Dr. Andrea Douglas about the history of Black education in Charlottesville.
You can find more information about the Jefferson Sc…
S1E6 - Not Your Average Buffet: Michie Tavern
Episode Notes
Tucked just a half mile from Monticello is a Southern dining experience unlike any other. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Greg MacDonald, the Executive Director of the historic Michie Tavern.
You can find more information about Michie Tavern on their website: h…
S1E7 - Grafting Europe and America: Barboursville Vineyards
Episode Notes
Today, Virginia Wine is gaining international recognition. While Thomas Jefferson dreamed of making. rather than importing, his own wine, it would take centuries for that cultivation to become reliably successful. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Luca Paschina, t…
S1E8 - Sapling to Sipping: Albemarle Ciderworks
Episode Notes
Apple cultivation has a deep history that intertwines with the European settlement of North America. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we learn about apple trees and hard cider from Charlotte Shelton, one of the owners of Albemarle Ciderworks.
You can find more information ab…
S1E10 - Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and Civics Today: Monticello
Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson, is a World Heritage Site, but it is also a significant site of local history in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We spoke with historian Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Monticello, about how to understand the site, how the museum encourages civ…
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