Conversations at the Washington Library

Conversations at the Washington Library is the premier podcast about George Washington and his Early American world.

https://www.georgewashingtonpodcast.com

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 44m. Bisher sind 235 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint wöchentlich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 7 hours 23 minutes

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episode 73: 73. Eatin', Sleepin', and Thinkin' George


In this episode, Access Services Librarian Samantha Snyder sits down with Ph.D. candidate at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and Washington Library research fellow Krysten Blackstone to discuss her fellowship experience. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 September 20, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 74: 74. Rain Makes Corn, George Makes Whiskey!


In this episode, Dr. Joseph Stoltz sits down with Steve Bashore, the Director of Historic Trades at George Washington's Mount Vernon. The two discuss the history and operations at the Distillery & Gristmill, including the popular line of whiskey products produced on-site. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 September 27, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 75: 75. Happy Birthday Washington Library!


In this episode, to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the opening of the Washington Library, current Executive Director Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Dr. Douglas Bradburn, the former Founding Director of the Library and now President and C.E.O. of George Washington's Mount Vernon. The two discuss the highlights of the Library's history, the important events and acquisitions, as well as the future of the facility. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon...


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 October 4, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 76: 76. 'A Deserving Brother': George Washington And Freemasonry


In this episode, Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Washington Library research fellow Mark Tabbert to discuss his latest research regarding George Washington and his membership in/relationship with Freemasonry. For more information check out our website www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 October 11, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 77: 77. How Uncle Tom Came To Be


In this episode, Dr. Kevin C. Butterfield sits down with Washington Library research fellow Dr. Daniel Livesay to discuss his recent book, Children of Uncertain Fortune: Mixed-Race Jamaicans in Britain and the Atlantic Family, 1733-1833, as well as his new research topic about the treatment of elderly slaves in the Chesapeake region. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 October 18, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 78: 78. Jack-O'-Lanterns, George, and Sheep's Blood: Halloween at Mount Vernon


In this episode, we take a spook-tacular tour of Mount Vernon's history, featuring stories and voices from across the ages. Happy Halloween from all of us here at Mount Vernon! For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 October 25, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 80: 80. More Than Putting Objects On Display: Curating Mount Vernon


In this episode, Access Services Librarian Samantha Snyder sits down with Adam Erby, Associate Curator at Mount Vernon, to discuss the his favorite items in the collection as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the process in interpreting the mansion. For more information check out our website www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 November 8, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 81: 81. The Ultimate Lightning Conductor: Benjamin Franklin, Espionage, and Propaganda


In this episode, Access Services Librarian Samantha Snyder sits down with author and Library research fellow George Goodwin to discuss his latest findings regarding Benjamin Franklin, espionage, and the propaganda dealings in Europe in the American Revolution. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 November 15, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 82: 82. Thanks-Giving


In this episode, Dr. Joseph Stoltz sits down with Anthony King, Library Projects Assistant at George Washington's Mount Vernon and co-producer/sound engineer of the Conversations at the Washington Library Podcast. The two reflect on the previous year recording the podcast since they took administrative and creative control over the series. From all of us here at Mount Vernon, have a happy Thanksgiving! For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast. 


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 November 22, 2018  0m
 
 

episode 83: 83. Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders


In this episode, Access Services Librarian Samantha Snyder sits down with Julie Almacy, Manager of the Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows program, to discuss the impact of this life changing experience for students as well as the process for how to apply for future fellowship classes. For more information check out our website at www.mountvernon.org/podcast.


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 November 29, 2018  0m