Let's Talk History!: Recent Episodes
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Join real-life social studies teacher Ms. Jennifer Lorenzo as she delves into the fascinating history of our own Hudson Valley. Jennifer invites special guests to delve into interesting topics, and she also takes your calls! Catch the show live on Wednesdays at 6pm eastern!
Ms. Lorenzo shares some upcoming local history events you might enjoy, including Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg, the Stony Point Battlefield, President Ulysses S Grant's 200th birthday, and Mother's Day.
Our console decided to blow up during the holiday break. While we work on repairs, please enjoy some shows from the vault. We'll be back soon!
Ms. Lorenzo welcomes professor Richard Vanden Bosch and his brother, pharmacist Dr. Kurt Vanden Bosch, to discuss the history of pandemics and the development of vaccines.
Barbara Noyes joins Ms. Lorenzo to talk about the history behind Little House on the Prairie. Originally aired November 14, 2018.
Stony Point, NY, Town Historian Brad Conklin joins Ms. Lorenzo to take about the Ramsey Concklin cabin site in the Pine Meadow section of Harriman State Park, along with other interesting local history.
Ms. Lorenzo welcomes author Kathleen Krull to discuss her new book, The Only Woman In The Photo: Frances Perkins and Her New Deal For America. Originally aired June 3, 2020.
Sean Grady and Gary Petagine discuss the trial of Major John André during the Revolutionary War. The trial was held in Rockland County, NY. Originally aired September 25, 2019.
Ms. Lorenzo welcomes author Elaine Freed Lindenblatt to share the history of the historic Red Apple Rest. Originally aired December 11, 2019.
Ms. Lorenzo welcomes Michael Sheehan, senior historian at the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site in New York, to discuss the Battle of Stony Point during the American Revolution. Originally aired July 3, 2019.
Ms. Lorenzo welcomes Pam Elam, President of Monumental Women, and Sculptor Meredith Bergman. Originally aired January 29, 2020.
NY State Senator David Carlucci gives an update on voting options during the pandemic, Paulette Ross from Suffrage Forward discusses the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, and Stony Point Police Det. Andy Kryger talks about a local Memorial Day scavenger hunt.
Ms. Lorenzo shares some resources on American history for both teachers and student to use at home.
Ms. Lorenzo chats with author Carly Fisher about her new book, "Easy Getaways in the Hudson Valley & Catskills, Short Breaks From New York City."
Journalist A’lelia Bundles talks about her ancestor, Madam C.J. Walker, with Ms. Lorenzo. Originally aired January 9, 2019.
Dr. Robert McDonald discusses Thomas Jefferson's role in establishing the US Military Academy at West Point.
The history of Fishkill Farms with owner Josh Morganthau. Originally aired October 17, 2018.
Ms. Lorenzo talks about the history of women's suffrage. Originally aired October 31, 2019.
Ms. Lorenzo and guest co-host Nadia discuss facts about Flag Day and July 4th. Originally aired July 4, 2018.
The Ghost Army used incredible deception to fool Nazi forces during WWII. Hear the amazing story with special guest, author Elizabeth Sayles.
Dr. Victoria Johnson joins Ms. Lorenzo to discuss her new book, "American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic." David Hosack is the doctor who treated Alexander Hamilton after his infamous duel, and who had a botanical garden at what is now Rockefeller Center in NYC.
Historian James Kirby Martin joins Ms. Lorenzo to discuss the critical role of the Hudson River in the American Revolution.
Sullivan County, NY, Historian John Conway joins Ms. Lorenzo to discuss the original site of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair.
Brian Horowitz from "The Rock & Roll History Show" joined Ms. Lorenzo to discuss details of the airship disaster, as well as the infamous "humanity" radio report.
Award Winning Historian Harold Holzer joins Ms. Lorenzo to discuss his new book, "Monument Man, The Life & Art of Daniel Chester French." French carved many famous statues, including the Lincoln Memorial.
Mary Calvi talks about her new book, "Dear George, Dear Mary," about George Washington.
Guest Doc Bayne talks about the big chain that as strung across the Hudson River by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War to keep British ships at bay.
Author Elise Hooper discusses the life and work of Depression era photojournalist Dorothea Lange.