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Historyman presents Tom Elmore on Francis Marion's portrayal in the media since the American Revolutionary War.  It has been suggested by some that Francis Marion's military fame was second only to George Washington.  Numerous cities, towns, counties, and other locations can be found across this nation bearing his name. Tom Elmore, the historian for the South Carolina Ancient Order of Hiberniums, tells Historyman about the differen...

Historyman presents the Guilford Courthouse Fife and Drum.  The fife and drum in the armies of the American Revolutionary War were significant for many reasons, not just on the battlefield.  The musicians were a timepiece for the day, a pace setter for the march, entertainment in the camp, and a communication tool during battle.  Armed with only their musical instruments, they were very much on the front lines and faced the violent...

Historyman presents The American Heritage Festival with Paul Graham.  Paul is the CEO of this wonderful community festival located in Lake City, South Carolina.  His 2026 lineup has American and British re-enactors, French and Indian War re-eanctors, WW2 exhibits, Highland Games, a Scottish band, and more.  The family event will be held Febrauary 21-22 on the Graham family farm in Lake City, South Carolina.  For early bird tickets ...

Historyman presents a conversation with the Historyman Comics illustrator, Rick Emond.  Rick brings his creative and professional  talent to the table as we reconstitute the comic book genre for a new generation.  Telling the true stories about real people, fighting for a real country....the United State of America.  Listen to Rick illsutrate with words how he creates the wonderful gateways of learning for the children.  The volume...

Historyman presents The South Carolina Militia with author John Brian Eleazer.  John Brian Eleazer recounts the research and narrative of his new book on the South Carolina militia in the American Revolutionary War.  The backcountry of South Carolina was a hot bed of activity for the settlers on both sides of the conflict.  Eleazer's ancestor, Captain Henry Felder, lived in the Orangeburg District and was right in the middle of the...

Historyman presents the Adams Memorial Commission with Jackie Cushman.  John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Abigail Adams are all being honored with a monument on the Mall in Washington, DC.  Come listen as Mrs. Cushman talks about the Adams and their contributions to the United States of America.  This wonderful new project has Bi-Partisan Congressional approval.  Come walk in the footsteps of heroes as we celebrate the Adams famil...

Historyman presents Edgar Bravo's latest film from his No Restrictions Studio in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Award winning director and filmaker, Edgar Bravo, has partnered with Award winning author and historian Richard Meehan to create this heart pounding film that tugs at the heart strings.  With the help of their production manager, Larry Shull, the No Restriction Studio hopes to release this movie around Independence Day 202...

Historyman presents Dr. Benjamin Schaffer and the Navies of the Colonial World of America.  Dr. Schaffer has carved out a niche in American history by researching the evolution of the navies in America.  British power throughout the world was primarily due to its supremecy of the sea.  Dr. Schaffer has researched the history of how the shipping was used to project power into the New World. Come walk in the footsteps of heroes and p...

Historyman presents the Museum of the Waxhaws.  The Waxhaw area of North and South Carolina was very important in the fight against the British during the American Revolutionary War.  It was also the birthplace of President Andrew Jackson.  The Museum of the Waxhaws is doing its part to tell the important story of the area.  Theirs is a story not only about local events of the past, but how Waxhaw played a vital role in our nation ...

Historyman is in Lexington County, SC with JR Fennell, the Director of the Lexington County History Museum.  During the American Revolution there was a large population of German settlers in the community.  The names of those first settlers are still hallmarks of the communities in the county.  JR touches on those influences and some of the battles/skirmishes from the War of Independence.  Walk in the Footsteps of Heroes and procla...

Historyman presents Molly Fortune, the CEO of the South Carolina 250th commission.  The commission has been preparing for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations of the American Revolutionary War.  All 50 States will be celebrating the birth of our nation over the course of the next 10+ years.  South Carolina is at the pointed end of the spear when it comes to the American Revolutionary War battles and these planned events.  Fr...

Historyman presents Defending Fort Stanwix, the fort that never surrendered by William L. Kidder.  Cornell University Press is releasing this new book about the failed siege of Fort Stanwix by the British in the Mohawk Valley of New York during the Revolutionary War.  Author William L. Kidder provides insight into his research and story lines as he previews this wonderful book.  He has walked in the footsteps of heroes and procliam...

Historyman presents Norm Rickeman and his book Unsung: William Moultrie and the Battle of Sullivan's Island.  Listen while Norm gives us the inside scoop on this rarely mentioned hero of the American Revolutionary War.  General William Moultrie, though rediculed, stubbornly fought for Charleston and South Carolina when Continental General Charles Lee proposed to abandoned the defense.  As a result, the Battle of Sullivan's Island w...