Discovering America Podcast
1) Jolliet and Marquette's Travels
I tell of the travels of Jolliet and Marquette's travel to learn more about the mysteries of the great river, the Mississippi. Along their travels they met with many Indian tribes and shared food and ...Show More
2) 174-Various Explorers and Religious Individuals Pushing Westward
This episode covers mostly the French events and individuals that were risking it all to find what lay beyond the territory already known to the west. You have the explorers / fur traders trying to fi...Show More
3) 173-James Needham and Gabriel Arthur 1673 & 1674
The adventures of James Needham and Gabriel Arthur in 1673 and 1674, for one, did not end so well. The other experienced what few ever did, following along with a native tribe through many parts of th...Show More
4) 172-Expedition of Batts and Fallam 1671
A commission was given by Abraham Wood to Thomas Batts and Robert Fallam to explore the mountainous areas to the west. A short trek compared to others but still added knowledge and visited Indian vill...Show More
5) 171-John Lederer Expeditions of 1669
Setting off from Virginia territory to learn of what lay to the west, three expeditions in the same year, most of the episode is taken from his own words. Enjoy.
6) 170-Edward Bland's Expedition of 1650
An expedition setting off from Fort Henry in Virginia with Edward Bland, Abraham Wood, Sackford Brewster, Elias Pennant and an Appamattuck guide, Pyancha to explore lands to the southwest of Virginia.
7) 169-Abraham Wood
Who is Abraham Wood? In this episode we describe his life accomplishments making his way up the ladder from indentured servant to a major land owner, military and governmental leader in early Virginia...Show More
8) 168-Jean Nicolet's Wife
A request by a listener to go into detail about Jean Nicolet’s wife, Gisis Kwen Anishnabek Bahmahmaadjimowin and their daughter Euphrosine Madeleine Nicolet, here is their story. (see episode 87 for a...Show More
9) 168- Thanksgiving Proclamation by George Washington
I read a proclamation handed down from George Washington in October of 1789 to dedicate the day of November 26th to give thanks for the nation that had been created.
10) 167-Patrick Henry's Speech
For my part in celebrating the Fourth of July, I am going to read to you a speech given by Patrick Henry to the Continental Congress on March 23, 1776 about the reasons to continue the fight against E...Show More