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October 29, 2012

Pirates Amongst Us

A disgruntled pirate’s haunted history lingers in the town where his shipmates met the hangman. Carson Hudson and Willie Balderson team up for “Pirates Amongst Us.”

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October 22, 2012

Meet the Silversmith

Master Silversmith George Cloyed explains that silver on the shelf is like money in the bank, and a silversmith’s records can reveal a town’s story.

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October 15, 2012

Death by Petticoat

Historical myths can be more appealing than the historic record. Author Mary Miley Theobald tells some of her favorites.

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John Hickenlooper
October 8, 2012

A Conversation with John Hickenlooper

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper says negative politics erodes citizens’ faith in government. Hear his views on the founders, participation, and local involvement.

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Peyton Randolph House
October 1, 2012

Being There

Historic sites can speak volumes if you know what to listen for. Professor Jim Whittenburg on how to get the most out of site visits.

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Ed Shultz
September 24, 2012

Historic Farming

Historic farming retains a connection to field and yield that modern farming does not. Farmer Ed Shultz describes the animals and methods he uses at Great Hopes Plantation.

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