Stories of . . . History STORIES TEACH US Rudyard Kipling said, if history were told in the form of stories it would never be forgotten. We agree. Stories animate facts and provide chronological form: every story has a beginning, middle and end. Moreover, stories are logical and explanatory, they make sense. Even the […]
Local Historians in Service My father has been a volunteer firefighter for 53 years. Since the 1960s living next door to the fire department I literally grew up in the shadow of gleaming red fire trucks, massive hoses, rubberized coats and boots, and the iconic brass eagle peaked helmets worn by the firefighters. In […]
A Conversation With Director Kalee George and Cast It’s a Wonderful Life, a Radio Play On episode 11 of the TSVP Radio Theater Podcast, we talk with Director Kalee George and cast about performing a live radio classic at the McKeesport Little Theater, featuring two scenes and the voices of Dan Simon, Sean David […]
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The Barbara Davidson Investigation Ohio Paranormal Investigation Team On episode 27 of Tony Lavorgne’s Legends and Lore Podcast, we go on-location to Cannelton, Pennsylvania with the Ohio Paranormal Investigation Team (OPIT) in search of Barbara Davidson (aka, the Pig Lady of Cannelton) and other spirits lingering on the 18th century log cabin homestead where […]
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For Kim Kimberly N. Bentley, 20, of Springdale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. This recently remastered audio memorial was inspired by Kim’s short but precious life. It features the voices of Kim Bentley, Kevin Farkas (narrator), and the music of Luka Bloom. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a […]
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On Veterans Day Listen to Their Stories Local Veterans Oral History Recordings Argot: Audio Short Stories Podcast Argot: Audio Short Stories Podcast is a collection of creative story vignettes adapted from The Social Voice Project’s oral history archive. These audio short stories are inspired by actual events. Argot represents some of the most heartfelt […]
History in the Making Remember that there is only one important time and it is now. The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion ~Leo Tolstoy, The Emperor’s Three Questions DO HISTORY NOW In the agonizing days just after the October 27, 2018 murderous attack at the Tree of […]
Public History History Leadership Matters Leadership is not about a title or job designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire others. ~Robin S. Sharma, author TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP Most people who have guided successful organizations […]
Fritz Ottenheimer Patriotic Duty Fritz Ottenheimer was born in Kontanz, Germany. He was able to escape Germany along with his family and come to the United States before the darkest days of the Holocaust. Speaking of the atrocities that the world–and especially Jews–suffered at the hands of Nazi Germany during World War […]