Britt Ingersoll - Cumberland County Historical Society

Brittney Ingersoll, curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society, joins the Bridgeton Beacon to discuss the importance of history and the rich history of the Bridgeton area. They talk about the role of history in understanding the present and the value of uncovering quirky and lesser-known stories. Brittney shares her journey into history and her passion for social history and working class people. They also discuss the Cumberland County Historical Society and its efforts to preserve and share local history. The conversation ends with a discussion about Brittney's podcast, 'Not Well-Behaved Women,' which focuses on women's history and the portrayal of women in history. keywords history, Bridgeton, Cumberland County, Cumberland County Historical Society, local history, social history, museums, podcast, women's history takeaways History is important in understanding the present and how we got to where we are. Uncovering and sharing lesser-known stories helps people connect with the past and see themselves in history. The Cumberland County Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and sharing local history. Brittany's podcast, 'Not Well-Behaved Women,' focuses on women's history and challenges the traditional portrayal of women in history. Sound Bites "There's one fellow that is near and dear to my heart... Otis G. Bellows." "Understanding the framework of society... helps them grow and connect with the past." "You don't have to be well behaved to make the history books." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:01 The Importance of History and Uncovering Quirky Stories 05:21 Preserving and Sharing Local History with the Cumberland County Historical Society 26:32 Exploring Women's History with 'Not Well-Behaved Women' Podcast