The Ribbon Book Club Podcast
1) The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi part 2: Sister Feels
Dear Diary, This week we are wrapping up our discussion on West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi! And boy, there is so much to discuss. We pick up where we left off, with t...Show More
2) The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi part 1: West to a Land of Trains
Dear Diary, New story time! Today we are starting our recap of West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi. This story takes place in 1883 and follows Theresa and her family as t...Show More
3) Historical Note: Ranger Sam Mischke from the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Dear Diary, We made another new friend! Added to our collection of National Parks Service Ranger guests is Ranger Sam Mischke from the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South C...Show More
4) The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl Part 2: Promises Promises
Dear Diary, Today we accomplished a true feat by charging through the rest of Patsy's story! Join us as we power through to find out what happens to Patsy and the rest of the freed folk of Davis plan...Show More
5) The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl part 1: Reconstruction Deserves More Attention
Dear Diary, This week we are cracking open a new book! I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl was written by Joyce Hansen and published in 1997. It was awarded the Cor...Show More
The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl part 1: Reconstruction Deserves More Attention
1:04:18 | Apr 4th, 2024
6) Historical Note Continued: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Dear Diary, We have a special extra treat for you! We are here with a further historical note about the Irish Famine with author, Susan Campbell Bartoletti! Bartoletti is an author and speaker who do...Show More
7) Historical Note: Ranger Aubrey Brown
Dear Diary, This week we got to talk to Ranger Aubrey Brown who works at the Lowell National Historic Park! Aside from becoming instant best friends, we also learned a lot about the real history of...Show More
8) The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl Part 2: Is She, You Know
Dear Diary, On to the second half of our discussion of So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl! This time, we finally make it to Lowell and the mills! Mary catches on quickl...Show More
9) The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl Part 1: We'd Huck a Rotten Potato at an English Landlord No Problem
Dear Diary, It's new book time! And this one is a fan favorite. We're reading So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl. This is the second book in the series by Barry Denenber...Show More
10) Historical Note: Ranger Chris Carey on the Oregon Trail
Dear Diary, We got to talk to an old friend of Jen's, Chris Carey about his work at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site! Chris had some great facts to share about life on the Oregon Trail and ...Show More