Best Walter Edgar Podcasts (2024)

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Walter Edgar's Journal: Finding the 1768 Charleston lighthouse in the fog of history 43:22

7d ago43:22

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The 1768 Charleston lighthouse( Courtesy of Kevin Duffus) This week, we'll be talking with author Kevin Duffus about his book, The 1768 Charleston Lighthouse : Finding the Light in the Fog of History. Charleston’s first lighthouse was established on Middle Bay Island in 1768. The history of the lighthouse, however, has been lost in a fog of misinfo…

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Foreign Meddling in the Early Republic - with Tyson Reeder 44:27

4h ago44:27

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Do you think partisan intrigue and accusations of foreign meddling are new things? We talk with Tyson Reeder, author of Serpent in Eden: Foreign Meddling and Partisan Politics in James Madison's America, about how threat of foreign influence propelled Madison's thoughts on forming a stronger union, and how Federalists and Republicans tried to secur…

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“H” is for Hill, Daniel Harvey (1821-1889) 1:21

2h ago1:21

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“H” is for Hill, Daniel Harvey (1821-1889). Soldier. A native of York District, Hill graduated from West Point and served in a series of important battles in the Mexican War.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Paisley Progress 45:49

4h ago45:49

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David and David Marshall are here to discuss Rangers victory in Paisley. They also shout at clouds, look ahead to the summer changes and debate what the future holds for youth development in Scottish football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“G” is for Grayson, William John (1788-1863) 1:21

5h ago1:21

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“G” is for Grayson, William John (1788-1863). Politician, planter, poet, essayist.By Walter Edgar

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“F” is for Fuller, William Edward (1875-1958) 1:21

7h ago1:21

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“F” is for Fuller, William Edward (1875-1958). Clergyman. Fuller became the new Colored Fire-Baptized Holiness Church's general overseer and its first bishop—a position he held until his death.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand Extra - Paisley Purpose 52:02

4d ago52:02

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Cammy is back with this weeks Extra as he invites Laura Clarke to discuss last weeks semi-final win, what players may be key for the season run-in and look forward to Sundays trips to St Mirren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“E” is for Everett, Percival (b. 1956) 1:21

1d ago1:21

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“E” is for Everett, Percival (b. 1956). Author, editor, educator.By Walter Edgar

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"D” is for Dorchester 1:21

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"D” is for Dorchester. In 1697 Congregationalists from Massachusetts settled on the north bank of the Ashley River and founded Dorchester as a market village twenty miles northwest of Charleston.By Walter Edgar

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Worlds Turned Upside Down with Jim Ambuske 37:10

3d ago37:10

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A story from the 19th century told that British soldiers marched off the surrender ground at Yorktown to the tune of "The World Turned Upside Down." Whether true or not is beside the point. The world may indeed have seemed upside down. To help us come to grips with the myriad of ways in which life in the British Atlantic world changed, we talk with…

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“C” is for Charleston County 1:21

3d ago1:21

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“C” is for Charleston County (919 square miles; 2020 population 417,981). About 1682, in the first blueprint for South Carolina as an English colony, there was no Charleston County.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - A Hampden Step Forward 38:19

4d ago38:19

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A Dessers double sees Rangers get back on track as Rangers beat Hearts at Hampden to reach the Scottish Cup Semi-Final. Join David and Colin as they look back and assess what it could mean for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“C” is for Charleston, Siege of (1863-1865) 1:21

4d ago1:21

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“C” is for Charleston, Siege of (1863-1865). Though a continuous enemy presence off Charleston was maintained by the United States from May 1861—when the U.S. Navy established its blockade, Charleston did not find itself under continuous attack until July 1863.By Walter Edgar

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“B” is for Big Thursday 1:21

7d ago1:21

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“B” is for Big Thursday. For more than six decades the story of the lively football competition between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers was the story of “Big Thursday,” the culmination of State Fair week.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand Extra - Dundee Deflation 51:49

8d ago51:49

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Cammy is back with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss Wednesday nights woeful performance in Dundee as the league challenge continues to fade, what has to be done immediately and in the summer, and what has to change before the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hearts on Sunday at Hampden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…

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“W” is for Williams, David Rogerson (1776-1830) 1:21

8d ago1:21

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“W” is for Williams, David Rogerson (1776-1830). Congressman, governor.By Walter Edgar

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Ipswich, Massachusetts - Birthplace of American Independence? 42:05

9d ago42:05

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Birthplace of American Independence--Ipswich, Massachusetts? In 1687, when King James II tried to take away the power of people in Massachusetts towns to govern themselves, Reverend John Wise of Ipswich lead the town into resistance--leading to his arrest, and the arrest of town leaders. But they stood together--and in an unrelated development, Par…

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“S” is for Scott, Robert Kingston (1826-1900) 1:21

9d ago1:21

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“S” is for Scott, Robert Kingston (1826-1900). Governor.By Walter Edgar

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“S” is for Scots 1:21

12d ago1:21

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“S” is for Scots. The 1707 Treaty of Union allowed Scots free access to the British Empire and large numbers made their way to the southern colonies.By Walter Edgar

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“R” is for Robertson, Benjamin Franklin (1903-1943) 1:21

12d ago1:21

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“R” is for Robertson, Benjamin Franklin (1903-1943). Journalist. In 1941, Benjamin Franklin Robertson began work on Red Hills and Cotton: An Upcountry Memory, a celebration of Scots Irish folkways and the agrarian lifestyle—the work for which he is best remembered.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Dingwall Disaster 51:19

11d ago51:19

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David welcomes Martyn and Dave to pore through the wreckage of a miserable performance in the Highlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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Heart and Hand Extra - Pain In The Drain 47:18

15d ago47:18

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Extra returns with Cammy welcoming Ross Hutton as the boys discuss yet another postponement in Dundee and look forward to Sundays game in Dingwall against Ross County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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A Monument to African-Americans in the Revolution with Maurice Barboza 36:41

21d ago36:41

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Congress has bestowed on National Mall Liberty Fund DC the honor of establishing a memorial in Washington’s Monumental Core to tens of thousands of African American solders, sailors, marines, patriots and liberty seekers of the Revolutionary War. In preparation for the design and construction of such a memorial, the National Mall Liberty Fund has b…

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Heart and Hand - Matondo Magic 51:50

18d ago51:50

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David welcomes the sage of Saltcoats Andy McGowan for a discussion on yesterday's pulsating Old Firm clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“W” is for Westos 0:58

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“W” is for Westos. Carolina colonists learned of this powerful Native American Savannah River nation soon after arrival.By Walter Edgar

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The Garretts of Columbia: A Black South Carolina family, from slavery to the dawn of integration 35:37

21d ago35:37

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Casper George Garrett and Anna Marie Garrett, who are known in the book as Papa and Mama, are seen with four of their children, circa 1897. (Courtesy David Nicholson) In his book, The Garretts of Columbia: A Black South Carolina Family from Slavery to the Dawn of Integration, David Nicholson tells the story of his great-grandparents, Casper George …

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Heart and Hand Extra - Time To Believe 49:23

22d ago49:23

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Cammy is joined by Rob Shorthouse as the boys review last weeks game against Hibs, the importance of James Tavernier and look forward to the Old Firm game this Sunday at Ibrox. As always, this show is ad-free for Patreon subscribers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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“T” is for Timothy, Lewis (d.1757) 1:22

24d ago1:22

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“T” is for Timothy, Lewis (d.1757). Newspaper publisher.By Walter Edgar

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“S” is for Saluda 1:22

25d ago1:22

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“S” is for Saluda (Saluda County; 2020 population 3,603).By Walter Edgar

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The Fort Gower Resolves of 1774 43:57

24d ago43:57

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November 5, 1774, at Fort Gower on the Ohio River, Virginia militiamen vowed that their" Love of Liberty, and Attachment to the real Interests and just Rights of America outweigh every other Consideration," and resolved to use "every Power within us for the Defence of American Liberty, and for the Support of her just Rights and Privileges; not in a…

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Heart and Hand Live in London with Paul Gascoigne 50:09

24d ago50:09

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The team were joined on stage by Rangers Legend Paul Gascoigne at the Leicester Square Theatre in London. Here are some highlights from a truly wonderful evening. By turns hilarious, witty and poignant, we hope you will enjoy it as much as we did! WARNING - VERY strong language from the start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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“C” is for Carolina bays 1:22

26d ago1:22

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“C” is for Carolina bays. Carolina bays are elliptical, shallow depressions found on unconsolidated sediments of the coastal plain region of eastern North America from Maryland to Florida.By Walter Edgar

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"A” is for Allston, Washington (1779-1843) 1:21

27d ago1:21

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"A” is for Allston, Washington (1779-1843). Painter, writer.By Walter Edgar

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“P” is for Pickens County 1:21

30d ago1:21

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“P” is for Pickens County (497 square miles; 2020 population 127,983). Located in South Carolina’s northwest corner, Pickens County is an area of lakes and mountains.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and hand Extra - The home straight 52:07

29d ago52:07

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As international football draws to a close Cammy is here on Extra as he and Andy McGowan discuss the run-in for the league title, starting with Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“M” is for McMillan, Claude Richelieu (1899-1961) 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“M” is for McMillan, Claude Richelieu (1899-1961). Engineer, government official. McMillan’s tenure as chief highway commissioner was one of unparalleled growth.By Walter Edgar

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“M” is for McLeod, Thomas Gordon (1868-1932) 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“M” is for McLeod, Thomas Gordon (1868-1932). Governor. As governor, he signed the 6-0-1 Law, which guaranteed all children in South Carolina six months of schooling per year. HBy Walter Edgar

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Partisans and Redcoats: South Carolina in the Revolution with Walter B. Edgar 42:41

1M ago42:41

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South Carolina's impact on the outcome of the war as well as the founding of the new nation cannot be overstated. We turn to Walter Edgar, retired George Washington Distinguished Professor of History at the University of South Carolina, host of the popular podcast, “South Carolina from A to Z.” and author of the must-read volume Partisans and Redco…

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“L” is for Littlejohn, Nina (1879-1963) 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“L” is for Littlejohn, Nina (1879-1963). Hospital administrator. Aware that African Americans did not have access to suitable medical care, Littlejohn created the John-Nina Hospital in 1913.By Walter Edgar

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Highway 301 1:21

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“H” is for Highway 301. The highway’s many nicknames are an indication that it was popular among tourists: “Tobacco Trail,” “Highway of Southern Hospitality,” “Tourist Highway,” “Shortest Route from Maine to Florida,” and “The Washington-Florida Short Route.”By Walter Edgar

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“H” is for Highway 17 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“H” is for Highway 17. The modern route of Highway 17 extends from the North Carolina state line to Interstate 95 near Beaufort, closely following the route that Native Americans, early settlers, and even President George Washington traveled many years ago.By Walter Edgar

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Gray, Wil Lou (1883-1984) 1:21

1M ago1:21

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Gray, Wil Lou (1883-1984). Educator, public servant. Gray transcended race and class barriers by focusing her energy on the eradication of illiteracy through progressive educational program designed for adults.By Walter Edgar

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“F” is for Frost, Susan Pringle (1873-1960) 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“F” is for Frost, Susan Pringle (1873-1960). Preservationist, suffragist. Frost’s historic preservation initiatives contributed substantially to the movement that transformed the streets of Charleston and made it a national tourist attraction.By Walter Edgar

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Mayflower Descendants in the Revolution with Mark Schmidt 42:25

1M ago42:25

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Did you know that the generation that declared independence from Great Britain were closer to the Mayflower generation than we are to the Independence generation? 150 years after the landing of the Mayflower with 102 passengers on the tip of Cape Cod, their descendants were leading 13 Colonies in a spirited and armed defense of the rights and liber…

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“E” is for Evans, Matilda Arabella (1872-1935) 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“E” is for Evans, Matilda Arabella (1872-1935). Physician. Matilda Arabella Evans’s walk-in clinics and hospitals were the first available for many Deep South Blacks.By Walter Edgar

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Heart and Hand - Q&A with David 42:21

1M ago42:21

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With no game yesterday, David asked the Patreon listeners for some questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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“D” is for Doolittle Raiders 1:21

1M ago1:21

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“D” is for Doolittle Raiders. On April 18, 1942, eighty Americans and sixteen B-25 bombers carried out the first attack on the Japanese Islands following Pearl Harbor. The participants began training for the mission in Columbia.By Walter Edgar

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FCFC "Budlong East" (ft. Pat, Walter & Ippei) 29:48

1M ago29:48

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The backyard of Budlong West, was the hollowed ground of FCFC's birthplace, pan dulce and Black & Gold lore. Against all odds, Budlong East — in Kamakura Japan — is slowly, surely, stilly making its own forays into the Black & Gold universe. Stars align to put Pat, Walter, and Ippei into Dweez's home in Japan's shogun capital. Slim and Josh are mis…

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Heart and Hand Extra - Out, but not down 49:01

1M ago49:01

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Extra returns this week with Cammy inviting Alan Bradley to discuss Thursday nights Europa League exit against Benfica, and look forward to heading to Dundee on Sunday as we return to league action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Heart and Hand

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