Hilltop History: A Fort Henry Podcast
1) Episode 15 - Defensive Towers On The Water
In this episode of Hilltop History, we take a deep dive into defensive towers on the water. Small but mighty and known as Martello Towers - they stand along the shorelines of Kingston, Ontario. Why ar...Show More
2) Episode 14 - An Unbroken Bond
It's a relationship that has continued for generations across our borders. Hear untold stories and learn about an incredible bond that the Fort Henry Guard holds near and dear to their hearts with the...Show More
3) Episode 13 - Love and Rivalry
Who would have thought two rivals would end up... getting married! In today's episode, we speak with Dan and Justine Lord, former Fort Henry Guard, about life, love, and rivalry. Al shares some s...Show More
4) Episode 12 - The First Fort
The Fort Henry that stands today was built in the 1830s. But did you know that it wasn’t the original fortification located on Point Henry? Tune in with JJ and Al as they welcome Ron Ridley, a locally...Show More
5) Episode 11 - Transforming The Fort
From a magical land to a waterfront concert, there's more than meets the eye at Fort Henry. Co-host JJ dives deep into how this national historic site is transformed into distinct experiences and expl...Show More
6) Episode 10 - A Curator’s Curiosities
We're back for season 2! How do you preserve heritage, animate history, and care for artifacts that are over a hundred years old? Join co-host Alex McLean, Curator & Program Support Officer,...Show More
7) Bonus Episode - Military Melodies
Tune into this special bonus episode featuring the talented Fort Henry Guard Chamber Choir! You'll get to hear hymns and military songs by Nick Lennox, Anthony Pacheco, Ethan Krause and Colin Watts. I...Show More
8) Episode 8 – Working Women
As a Victorian British fortification, Fort Henry was a military centre garrisoned by male British soldiers – but what about the women living at the Fort? In this episode, we chat with Domestic Interpr...Show More
9) Episode 7 - The Coat of the Goat
Have you met David the Goat? He's one of the most important members of the Fort Henry Guard as he acts as their regimental mascot. David is a white Saanen goat who commemorates Fort Henry’s associatio...Show More
10) Episode 6 - Firepower!
The smell of black powder and the roar of the guns firing at Fort Henry is quintessential Kingston. Meet Artillery Lieutenant Erika Kelly as she talks about all things artillery and details how the yo...Show More