Heritage Hub Podcast

In part two, Stephen shares with us the Indigenous people that passed through what would one day become modern day Marion County. He shares with us the artifacts that have been found and other evidence of settlements in the past. 

In this episode James Spragens sits down with returning guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen shares with us an introduction to Indigenous people in the United States, narrowing his focus to Marion County.  This is a two part episode, as well as the last episode with James as our host. We appreciate working with him over the last year and half to make these episodes possible, and we look forward to potent...

In this episode we return to our interview with John Bramel. He shares with us his time covering the news on The Cornbread Mafia at its peak and his experience as a photographer.  Bramel also shares with us what he hopes to see for the future of this community. This episode is dedicated in memory of Terry Brockman. 

In this episode, James sits down with John Bramel to discuss his career in journalism in Marion County and the surrounding counties.  He provides a snapshot of the transition newspapers have taken over the year.

In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times throughout this episode is Willard Rouse Jillson, a geologist who taught at the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  This episode is part two of a t...

In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times throughout this episode is Willard Rouse Jillson, a geologist who taught at the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  This episode is part one of a t...

In this interview Nancy Lyon discusses the changes she has seen in Loretto and how those changes impacted her family owned business: Lyon's Store. Mrs. Lyon shares with us her journey in writing her book St. Francis of Assisi beginnings . 

This is part 2 of the Stanley Gaddie interview, please listen to part 1 first. As the interview concludes Stanley Gaddie leaves us with his thoughts on what the future may hold for Highview.

This episode is the first in a series of episodes curated from the interviews conducted in preparation of the Crossroads Exhibit that occurred during the summer of 2021 in Loretto.  In this interview Stanley Gaddie discusses the changes he saw occur in the community of Highview and gives us a glimpse of what it was like to grow up there.  A second part to this episode will be released shortly.

In this episode Gerald Thompson returns to talk to James about the history of Raywick, Kentucky. Raywick is a community in Marion county that is west of Lebanon and as these two talk they help bring the history of the community to life.  Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expressed by speakers on the Heritage Hub Podcast are those of the contributing speakers and do not necessarily reflect tho...

James and Gerald revisit St. Mary's to discuss the evolution of the school that is currently in St. Mary's. Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expressed by speakers on the Heritage Hub Podcast are those of the contributing speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Marion County Public Library.

Our Host James sits down with local historian, Gerald Thompson, to discuss the history of St. Mary's and St. Mary's Seminary. They dive into how St. Mary's was founded by Settlers moving to Kentucky from Maryland and how the descendants of those settlers still live here today. While also discussing the changes that have occurred throughout the history of St. Mary's and how thos...

In this episode James dives into the topic of Wallace Kelly: his life and his works.  For additional information on Wallace Kelly's work or to watch the films created by Wallace Kelly please check out the webpage for episode 5 on the Marion County Public Library's website. The background music for this episode is royalty free music from Storyblocks.com. Disclaimer: Opinions or points of...

Our host, James Spragens, interviews Architect David Hennen on the architecture of Lebanon. David Hennen resides in one of the historic homes in Lebanon, the Hundley house. James Spragens also lives in one of the historic homes of Lebanon, Myrtle Dean. At one point Lebanon was called little Philadelphia due to the architecture of the buildings being reminiscent of Philadelphia. The background musi...

In this episode James interviews Sr. Eleanor Craig and Maison Young about the history of the railroads in Marion County and shares with our listener an upcoming exhibit that will be held at the Loretto City Hall in July 2021.  Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expressed by speakers on the Heritage Hub Podcast are those of the contributing speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the M...

In this episode, James Spragens speaks with Ann Simpson about Rosenwald School in Lebanon, Kentucky. Ann graduated from Rosenwald School in 1958, she shares with us stories from her school days and what life was like going to a segregated school.  Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expressed by speakers on the Heritage Hub Podcast are those of the contributing speakers and do not necessarily r...

This is the first episode of the Heritage Hub Podcast sponsored by the Marion County Public Library. Our host, James Spragens, interviews Richard Crum on the history of New Market. New Market was a small town in Marion County Kentucky.  Richard recounts different stories of New Market and provides a rough timeline of the rise and decline of New Market. Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expres...