Bob Ford's History, Mystery and Lore: Recent Episodes
Bob Ford
I travel the Midwest going to Museums and Historic Sites talking to experts and old friends who have great stories to tell!
As a kid there was no better place in St Joseph to grow up than Candy Cane Lane.Once a year this normal street turned magical. Thousands would drive down the lane beaming at all the decorations and lights.Join us as we talk with veterans of the lane who have childhood memories that will take you back to Christmases past and simpler times.We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! To hear this podcast in full and all past and future episodes, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162For podcasts, articles, and trivia, visit our website at https://bobfordshistory.com for details.You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore
The Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City is a story about America told through a game.Join us as we discuss with Bob Kendrick, President of the Museum, the times, impact and fun players and fans alike had with Baseball.We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! To hear this podcast in full and all past and future episodes, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162For podcasts, articles, and trivia, visit our website at https://bobfordshistory.com for details.You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore
The Negro League Museum in Kansas City, MO is a walk through this country’s struggles and joys. From slavery, segregation to acceptance the black baseball players story is told through this important museum.Join Museum President Bob Kendrick and myself as we look back as America grows up through the game of baseball.
John Wayne’s movies helped America grow up. He provided a moral standard we all could aspire to. In this second podcast from The John Wayne Museum and Birthplace we look at his movies and the influence they had on all of us.Listen on your favorite streaming service here: https://linktr.ee/bobfordshistoryWe are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! To hear this podcast in full and all past and future episodes, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162For podcasts, articles, and trivia, visit our website at https://bobfordshistory.com for details.You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore
Just the mention of his name gives you an immediate impression of strength and right, John Wayne.Join us on this free podcast as we venture to the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa for a tour and remembrance of one of the greatest movie stars of all time, and an All-American legend.
St Joseph, Missouri is known as a historic city with many attractions. Becoming increasingly famous is the Glore Psychiatric Museum, devoted to the macabre and unusual treatments mentally ill patents through the years, endured.
Join us on this podcast as we take a tour that will leave you in disbelief with our very descriptive guide, Kami Jones.
To hear this podcast and other past and future podcasts please go to bobfordshistory.com for details.
You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore
We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! Please consider supporting us on Patreon for all 20+ past episodes and all future episodes: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162
Free Podcast for All: In honor of the Fort of July, enjoy this podcast about the 2nd oldest continuously operating Military Base West of the Mississippi, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
This Fort is steeped in history with many 1840-50 buildings still in prestige use.
Called the “intellectual center of the Army,” Fort Leavenworth plays a vital role in this country’s defense.
Listen, learn and visit the Frontier Army Museum on the Fort for a unique tour of the United States Military History.
To hear this podcast and other past and future podcast please go to bobfordshistory.com for details.
You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore
We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162
The Combat Air Museum is an incredible collection of vintage to modern day fighting aircraft. Located just south of Topeka at Forbes Field this destination museum’s fighting craft range from man’s earliest flying machines to present day technological marvels.Join us as we travel to Topeka Kansas and take to the sky!To hear this podcast and other past and future podcast please go to bobfordshistory.com for details. You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysteryloreWe are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162
So far we have released 12 episodes, including over 2 hours of St Jo history, with 40 more in the can. If you like these please go to our website and learn how you can receive all past and future programs.On this free episode, the Missouri Penitentiary is the oldest Penn west of the Mississippi. Completed in 1836 this institution helped settle the west by imprisoning the worst.Join us for the history and incredible stories as we go to Jefferson City and explore what happened behind “ the Wall!”
The Patee House Museum depicts the life and times in the mid-1800s, better than any other. The building is well maintained by its caretaker, Gary Chilcott, creating an experience that takes you back. If you're struggling to find a place to take your young child that doesn't like to get out of the house, bring them here. Take a journey with me, Bob Ford, to St. Joseph, Missouri, where we'll learn about the frontier history that made the West!
Amelia Earhart is a name that personifies history, mystery and lore. To women of her era she was an inspiration, motivating them to strive and achieve at a time when most women were suppressed. Her successes helped change the American norm. We will explore her accomplishments, impact and disappearance as we delve into the life and times of this great American legend. Let’s take to the air!
Evel Knievel is the definition of a one of a kind American Legend. Join me through this unexpected, fantastic Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas. From the edge of our seats we will follow Evel’s trials, jumps and spills to the top in becoming the worlds most recognized and beloved daredevil. Come along for the ride as we leap into orthopedic history!
Walter Cronkite was a newsman’s newsman. He became the most trusted man in America by being a pure reporter. From landing in a glider with the 101st Airborne behind enemy lines in Europe to being on the ground in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, he reported unfiltered what he saw. His subtle enthusiasm as the United States began to explore space pulled us all in. America relied on his word.
Walter Cronkite personified what journalism was… and should be again. Join us as we look at his life, times and the news he faithfully covered... "and that's the way it is."
As the Border War between Kansas and Missouri raged during the Civil War. Union General Thomas Ewing Jr issued famed Order # 11, days after the city of Lawrence Kansas was raided and 150 unarmed men and boys were murdered by Missouri Bushwhackers. The Order basically demanded all people in Jackson, Cass, Bates and Northern Vernon Counties in Missouri to evacuate their residences in 15 days. After 15 days the Union army moved in and destroyed by fire all dwellings that could aid the enemy leaving only chimney stacks on the horizon as far as one could see. This incredible act was a scorched earth policy never used before in US history against ones own countryman creating an area to be know as the Burnt District. We discuss the Order its affects and the aftermath.
The Kansas City Stockyards was a dominating factor in the City developing into the major metropolitan area it is today. As described by John Dillingham who's father, Jay Dillingham, was President of the Stockyards for decades. John discusses the Texas Tick, Railroads, Floods, the American Royal and what the Stockyards meant to Kansas City and its history.
Bob Ford's History, Mystery, and Lore travels today to the boyhood home of General John J. Pershing in Laclede, Missouri. General Pershing led a stellar military life. Growing up on a farm in middle Missouri gave him the foundation needed to lead this country through World War I. Join us as we discuss his life and ascension to the most powerful military leader in US history with the Director of the General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site in Laclede.