Founding Footprints
Founding Footprints
Podcast Description
VA250 and WTJU 91.1 FM present Founding Footprints, a podcast tracing the legacy of the Revolutionary era in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. Listen as Dr. Benjamin Bernard explores the history and culture of the region, reflecting on the 250 years since the American Revolution.
You can find travel itineraries for your own historic adventure at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/
And you can find more information about Virginia's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at https://va250.org/
Virginia is for History Lovers - https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/
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The podcast emphasizes regional history, culture, and the impact of the American Revolution, with episodes like S1E1 focusing on the economic significance of the James River Batteau Company and its role in trade during the late 1700s, as well as discussions on agriculture, transportation, and cultural heritage in Virginia.
VA250 and WTJU 91.1 FM present Founding Footprints, a podcast tracing the legacy of the Revolutionary era in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. Listen as Dr. Benjamin Bernard explores the history and culture of the region, reflecting on the 250 years since the American Revolution.
You can find travel itineraries for your own historic adventure at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/
And you can find more information about Virginia’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at https://va250.org/
Virginia is for History Lovers – https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/
Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson, is a World Heritage Site, but it is also a significant site of local history in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We spoke with historian Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Monticello, about how to understand the site, how the museum encourages civic engagement, and the significance of the 1776–2026 anniversary.
Learn more about visiting Monticello at monticello.org. And learn more about the region’s historic offerings through the travel itineraries at visitchatlottesville.org
Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 – America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Collective at WTJU 91.1 FM
Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and Ben Larsen and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.
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