The Whiskey RebellionThe Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794, thousands of federalized militia marched into western Pennsylvania to put down an uprising by American farmers. Their crime? Making whiskey and refusing to pay a federal tax on
Category: The 1790’s
Stagecoaches, Soldiers and Ghosts: The Story of the Glen Ferris InnStagecoaches, Soldiers and Ghosts: The Story of the Glen Ferris Inn
This week we have not one but two podcast episodes for you! In this one, we go to Glen Ferris, West Virginia, a town at the falls of the Kanawha
James Harrod: The Kentucky Pioneer and his Mysterious DisappearanceJames Harrod: The Kentucky Pioneer and his Mysterious Disappearance
James Harrod was a soldier, a longhunter, an explorer and the man who founded Kentucky’s first permanent pioneer settlement. But in February 1792, the legendary Colonel Harrod walked into the
John Sevier of TennesseeJohn Sevier of Tennessee
On September 23, 1745 John Sevier was born near the town of New Market, Virginia, the oldest of seven children born to Valentine and Joanna Sevier. Valentine Sevier owned a
September 26, 1820: Daniel Boone Dies in MissouriSeptember 26, 1820: Daniel Boone Dies in Missouri
On September 26, 1820, Daniel Boone, one of the most well-known figures of the Appalachian frontier, died at the age of 85 in Missouri. His life was part history and
The Kentucky Longhunter, Henry SkaggsThe Kentucky Longhunter, Henry Skaggs
In this episode, we tell the story of Henry Skaggs, one of the legendary Kentucky longhunters of the 18th century and his remarkable journey from his early days in Maryland
Michael Stoner, Legendary Longhunter of AppalachiaMichael Stoner, Legendary Longhunter of Appalachia
In this episode we tell the story of Michael Stoner, a German-born frontiersman, longhunter, and close companion of Daniel Boone. From his early days in Pennsylvania to brutal battles like