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Off a quiet road, east of Gainesville, a trio of oak trees tell the stories of those who have passed beneath their branches: soldiers, governors, trains and us. Two hundred years of history unfold in the ghost town of Rochelle, Florida. Vote for us as Best Local Podcast at Orlando Weekly! Read more of my writing with the Community Paper right here!   Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Read more about the Rochelle witness trees here! Read more about the Patriot War right here. "Some Early Railroads of Alachua County" by Caroline Watkins   All of the music was originally composed.

In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the story of the American Civil War is told every day. One unique perspective is that of the trees: hundreds of trees which stand on the battleground today were there in 1863 as well, witnesses of the chaos that unfolded in that bloody July. Our guest this week has contributed immensely to the understanding of witness tree in Gettysburg. His name is Peter Lukacs, and he joins us today to explore the history of the trees, the math of history, and the doomed fate of the Florida Brigade. Read more about the Gettysburg Witness Trees right here.   Vote for us as Best Local Podcast at Orlando Weekly! Read more of my writing with the Community Paper right here!   Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! The footage from the Hall of Presidents is from this video. All of the music was originally composed.

Florida has been the sight of a number of internment camps throughout its history, including right in this present moment. This week, we explore two centuries of internment in Florida, from St. Augustine to the Everglades, and Camp Blanding during World War II. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.   Read a lot more about the topics this week below. Camp Blanding in World War II: The Early Years Camp Blanding Station Hospital in the War Years Camp Blanding, Starke, Florida - German American Internee Coalition Camp Blanding (detention facility) - Densho Encyclopedia With the Wehrmacht in Florida: The German POW Facility at Camp Blanding, 1942-1946   Florida taxpayers likely on the hook for Alligator Alcatraz ‘Alligator Alcatraz' timeline: Everglades detention center from beginning to now Secrets of ‘Alligator Alcatraz' revealed in newly released data analyzed by NBC6 Investigates   Bipartisan opposition blocked a dozen ICE warehouses. Can Orlando do the same? Orlando Area News Orange County leaders unanimously approve resolution opposing proposed ICE facility

Freedom Tower sits in the heart of Miami, a beacon for a community when they needed it most. This week, we explore Cuba's revolutionary history, the construction of a "lighthouse for the Americas", and the context for the current crisis unfolding between the United States and Cuba.   The Crisis in Cuba, Explained - Time Magazine Read Richard Gott's book of Cuban history right here! Visit the Freedom Tower here. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

At the end of last year, the Florida government approved a hunt of our black bears. Environmental advocates had to get creative and find new brand new ways to fight back. Thank you to Sarah Younger from the Sierra Club for joining us this week!   Read more about the black bear hunt at the links below. Florida wildlife commissioners ignore science, law in saying yes to bear hunt Central Florida nonprofit sues state agency over bear hunt rules   All of the music was originally composed.

After eight years, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani has finished her tenure in the Florida State Legislature. In our exit interview, we talk about her regrets, her successes, her hope for the future, and the lessons she hopes Floridians can learn from her experience in our state's capitol. Thank you to Rep. Eskamani and her team for their time. Follow more of the Representative's work right here.   Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

Tallahassee can be intimidating. Today, we're making it less so. With the help of Amy Keith from Common Cause Florida, we're talking about phone calls, public comments, navigating the capitol, and so much more for when you want to have an impact on our state legislators. All that, plus music from Mr. Rogers! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the following audio clips used.  The Children's Corner [1955-02-12] Be Brave - Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood   Besides the above clips, all the music was originally composed.

The explosion of Deepwater Horizon changed the water around Florida. Sixteen years later, Florida politicians are standing up against future development off our coasts, and finding new ways to fight back. Thank you to Katie Bauman from Surfrider Foundation! Learn more about Surfrider's mission right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

Mar-a-Lago has had two owners in its existence: Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Donald Trump. This week, we explore the origins of the infamous home, the city that brought Marjorie to the Sunshine State, and the legacy the building is burdened with a century after its completion. Thank you to our guest this week, Les Standiford, for his help. Read more of Les' work right here. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

It's the holiday season once again, and before we head into the new year, we catch up friends and talk holiday choruses, old-fashioned decorations, boat parades, coquito and holiday parties.  Thank you to Rebecca and Heather for joining the show once again! Pay a visit to the Marco Island Historical Museum if you're in the area! Thank you to Dan from Permanent Vacation! Swing by for a drink next time you're in Orlando!   All of the music was originally composed.

We've lived through twenty-five years in the state of Florida in the 21st century. How did we get here?  Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the clips in this episode. I've linked them below. Behind the Scenes Millennium Concert 1999 Gloria Estefan Part 1 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers "American Girl" | Rock Hall 2002 Induction 2004 Daytona 500 Finish Dale Jr DON'T TASE ME BRO Obama: "Trayvon Martin could've been me 35 years ago"   Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.

Just north of Orlando, the Morse Museum is home to a collection of masterpieces. Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this work is made in a unique medium: stained glass. Depicting flowers, nature, and classical figures, this art is one-of-a-kind and tremendously influential the world over. But the best work might be the most flawed. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Thank you to the team from the Morse Museum for their help! Visit the Morse Museum and see Tiffany's work in person!   All of the music was originally composed.

Andrew Carnegie was the father of American steel, but he established his legacy with his second act: donating funds to create libraries across the country. In Florida, few remain, but each tell a story for the community in which they were built. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about Carnegie and his foundation here.   I do not own the right to the clips used in this episode. Watch the original video below. The American Adventure - EPCOT Attraction 2023   Besides the above clip, all music was originally composed.

As the rich residents of New York City would spend their summers in Rhode Island, and their winters in Florida, a new tourism industry would prosper in the mountains, direct competition to the prospering resorts of the Sunshine State. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about the Poconos right here.   I do not own the rights to the songs used in this episode. Listen here. White Christmas Bing Crosby White Christmas Choreography The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing   Besides the songs listed above, all the music was originally composed.

At the base of De Soto Falls, in northern Georgia, "legend has it" that a piece of armor was found over a century ago. This week, interrogate the myth, and find pieces of history left behind from five centuries ago. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Read more about De Soto and his falls here! Tracking the Legacy of Hernando de Soto Through the Indigenous Southeast by Dr. Dennis Blanton Hernando de Soto in Georgia After routing de Soto, Chickasaws repurposed Spanish objects for everyday use   Check out more from the Lumpkin County Historical Society!   All of the music was originally composed.