Chalkboard History: The Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust

In this special "hiatus" episode, Bill, Bailey, and Joseph talk about a letter from the Battle of Franklin Trust's collection written by W.E. Scott, a soldier in the 121st Ohio who was stationed in Fr...

15 Heinä 202321min

In the Dispatch's Season Finale, Bailey, Bill, and Joseph discuss the lead up to the secession of Southern states and the beginning of the Civil War. From December 1860 to June 1861, eleven states lef...

4 Heinä 202345min

In episode 10 of Chalkboard History, Joseph and Eric discuss their favorite (or not so favorite) Civil War movies, and examine how the Civil War has been portrayed in movies and popular media. They di...

8 Kesä 202328min

In today's episode of Chalkboard History, Joseph and Eric revisit some of the most persistent legends surrounding the Battle of Franklin and its aftermath. They separate fact from fiction, challenge c...

5 Touko 202332min

The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://w...

27 Huhti 202329min

Tour Guide Talk is back with Bill, David, and Joseph! Join the Dispatch hosts as they discuss the life and times of Generals John Bell Hood and John Schofield. For all their similarities, Bill, David,...

25 Huhti 202339min

In this episode, Joseph Ricci and Eric Jacobson examine the November 29, 1864 clash at Spring Hill. The episode highlights how what became a missed opportunity for the Confederacy shaped the fate of t...

19 Huhti 202335min

In episode 4, Shelia Mullican and Eric Jacobson take a hard look at how Abraham Lincoln has been judged in history - as savior, liberator, … or tyrant. They examine criticisms of his wartime policies,...

3 Huhti 202330min