Bob Ford

Bob Ford's History, Mystery and Lore

History EN ↓ 30 episodes

I travel the Midwest going to Museums and Historic Sites talking to experts and old friends who have great stories to tell! Visit our Website at: https://www.bobfordshistory.com/Help us keep history alive by becoming a member on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=82256162

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Bob Ford

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Evel Knievel 01.11.2022 54:39

Evel Knievel is the definition of a one of a kind American Legend. Join me through this unexpected, fantastic Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas. From the edge of our seats we will follow Evel’s trials, jumps and spills to the top in becoming the worlds most recognized and beloved daredevil. Come along for the ride as we leap into orthopedic history! Visit our Website at: https://www.bobfordshi...

Amelia Earhart 01.11.2022 24:32

Amelia Earhart is a name that personifies history, mystery and lore. To women of her era she was an inspiration, motivating them to strive and achieve at a time when most women were suppressed. Her successes helped change the American norm. We will explore her accomplishments, impact and disappearance as we delve into the life and times of this great American legend. Let’s take to the air! Visit o...

Order Number 11 - Bates County Missouri 03.09.2022 35:38

As the Border War between Kansas and Missouri raged during the Civil War. Union General Thomas Ewing Jr issued famed Order # 11, days after the city of Lawrence Kansas was raided and 150 unarmed men and boys were murdered by Missouri Bushwhackers. The Order basically demanded all people in Jackson, Cass, Bates and Northern Vernon Counties in Missouri to evacuate their residences in 15 days. After...

History of the Kansas City Stockyards 28.08.2022 33:02

The Kansas City Stockyards was a dominating factor in the City developing into the major metropolitan area it is today. As described by John Dillingham who's father, Jay Dillingham, was President of the Stockyards for decades. John discusses the Texas Tick, Railroads, Floods, the American Royal and what the Stockyards meant to Kansas City and its history. Visit our Website at: https://www.bobfords...

General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site 28.08.2022 27:57

Bob Ford's History, Mystery, and Lore travels today to the boyhood home of General John J. Pershing in Laclede, Missouri. General Pershing led a stellar military life. Growing up on a farm in middle Missouri gave him the foundation needed to lead this country through World War I. Join us as we discuss his life and ascension to the most powerful military leader in US history with the Director of th...