Historians in Lederhosen

Social media can be a fun & entertaining way for museums to grow their audience. But can also be a monster to master. Our historians explore best practices on major platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. How might content vary on each platform? What are ways in which it can help to educate the public about the past? How can small staffs utilize it effectively and efficien...

Bier! We needn't say more, but we will! The Historians in Lederhosen happily (and "hop-pily") discuss the history of bier in Frankenmuth! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at www. FrankenmuthMuseum.org .

Oral histories often serve as some of the best, yet trickiest, sources for researching historians. So how should we approach them? What are the benefits of oral histories for museums? And how can you prepare to collect your community's stories? Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Fran...

To Michiganders, the Mackinac Bridge holds a special place in our hearts. For some who have to drive it on a windy day, it may even strike fear into their them... But how did this modern marvel come to be? Our Historians in Lederhosen explore! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frank...

Frankenmuth's "First 15" settlers set out on a religious mission in 1845: Evangelize the teachings of the Lutheran faith to the Ojibwe. Who organized the mission? What were outcomes of the work? Should we deem the mission a "success" or "failure?" Our Historians delve deep into the topic, teasing out some of what we call the "tough stuff" of history. Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's...

Our Historians in Lederhosen are back for Season 3! We are kicking it off with an episode on our favorite museums! What museums should you add to your bucket list? What makes for the most powerful museum experiences? Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Associati...

Frankenmuth comes alive during the Christmas season and is a must-visit! We celebrate with an ice rink, hot chocolate, a giant Christmas tree, and more! But how did this come to be? Our historians discuss the origins of several Christmas traditions, their favorite traditions, and much more in the final episode of Season 2. Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our com...

We’ve talked a lot about what museums do and how they work, but how are museums perceived? What are the reputation of museums in pop culture and what can museologist learn from movies and television about the ways in which museums are perceived by the public? All that and more, on this episode of Historians in Lederhosen! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our comm...

If there is one thing that Michiganders can unite about, it's our hatred of Ohio. But why is that the case? When did our rivalry with Ohio begin? The answer: the Toledo War. Dive in with our Historians to uncover the deep, dark history of the Toledo War. Turns out, it was pretty pivotal to our great state of Michigan. “Go Blue!” “Go Green!” Go whatever, as long as it's not the Buckeyes… Listen in,...

Our Historians in Lederhosen are back with a spooky episode all about Grimm Fairy Tales. Our historians discuss the Brothers Grimm, significance of their “fairy tales,” their favorite tales, and Halloween traditions. Join us for a chilling episode. We promise, no jump scares! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen a...

Perhaps the most defining historical moment in our world’s recent history, the Cold War is a hot topic. Our historians gather to discuss its origins, its impact, and the lived experience of those in Frankenmuth. It turns out, Frankenmuth is more connected than we realize! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are p...

Artifacts have a powerful meaning and can teach us new things about cultures, history, and people. Our Historians in Lederhosen discuss what artifacts mean to them, share their favorite artifacts, and shed some light on lesser-known aspects of history. Artifacts may best be preserved in the dark, but today, we’re bringing them out into the spotlight (not literally, stay calm Collections Managers)....

Did you know that Frankenmuth’s Oktoberfest was the first Oktoberfest outside to operate with the blessing of the original Oktoberfest in Munich?! Naturally, one of our Lederhosen-wearing historians’ favorite celebrations of the year, we discuss the original Oktoberfest in Munich and Frankenmuth’s. It’s a discussion - and celebration - you won’t want to miss! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell yo...

Often considered one of the most stressful and daunting tasks for historians, grant writing is not to be feared! In fact, grants are the key to making your museum dreams come to life! Our Historians in Lederhosen give you an overview of grant-writing, their tips, and potential projects that grants could fund! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends about our podcast. It's a great way to s...

Frankenmuth is known for many things, but nothing more delicious than Frankenmuth’s famous chicken! Tune in for the inside scoop into how chicken dinners started in Frankenmuth, the first establishments to serve it, and where you can get yours today! Plus, our Historians in Lederhosen debate the best side dishes! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends about our podcast. It's a great way...

Everyone has a favorite historical figure, but it can be difficult to pick just one. So, we picked two! Tune in as our historians discuss their favorite historical figures, inspirations, and a favorite Frankenmuth figure! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends about our podcast. It's a great way to share our community’s history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the F...

Considering a future career or transitioning to one in history? Then this is the episode for you! The Historians in Lederhosen are live at Frankenmuth High School to discuss the vast opportunities available to professional historians. Get the scoop from our young professionals and a historian-in-the-making! Subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends about our podcast. It's a great way to sha...

The Historians in Lederhosen are back for Season 2 and are kicking it off with Independence Day! What could be a more American tradition than this? We’re giving you the scoop on events leading up to the fight for independence, the history of the holiday, and NEW segments! Subscribe and tell your friends that the Historians in Lederhosen are back for a jam-packed Season 2. The Historians in Lederho...

Museums are a great space to have fun while learning. Listen to museum professionals discuss how they formulate educational programming, how museums differ from the ever-increasing standardization of learning, and why history is important to us. Our Historians in Lederhosen gather to discuss this and more on the final episode of Historians in Lederhosen's first season. Follow us, leave us a review...

The mighty Cass River runs rights through Frankenmuth, and the Cass name adorns countless street signs, buildings, and markers throughout Michigan. Who was Lewis Cass and what did he stand for? Our Historians in Lederhosen dive deep into Cass and offer their own personal viewpoints on how to move forward knowing what we know about Cass. Follow us, leave us a review, and tell your friends.  Ch...

The Historians in Lederhosen hop in their time machine and head back to school in the 1800s. What was life like for students? How did churches and public schools gel together? Or did they? Follow us, leave us a review, and tell your friends.  Check out the Frankenmuth Historical Association at www. FrankenmuthMuseum.org and stay tuned for more episodes.

Did you know that Frankenmuth's founder never actually settled in Frankenmuth? How could this be? Learn about this and Frankenmuth's Lutheran roots on another episode of Historians in Lederhosen. Follow us, leave us a review, and tell your friends.  Check out the Frankenmuth Historical Association at www. FrankenmuthMuseum.org and stay tuned for more episodes.

What does a community do when faced with fighting the country their ancestors originated from? Find out how Frankenmuthers responded during World War II, and the fascinating aspects of life on the homefront, Prisoners of War in Frankenmuth, and much more. Follow us, leave us a review, and tell your friends. The Historians in Lederhosen are back with another episode! Check out the Frankenmuth Histo...

Our Historians in Lederhosen turn to resident expert and Director of Exhibits to discuss - yes, you guessed it - exhibits! Our historians dive into what defines an exhibit, how to dream up an exhibit, and the deeper meaning of what museums are and should be. After subscribing and leaving us a review, come check out the exhibits on display at the Frankenmuth Historical Museum in Frankenmuth, MI. Ch...

Artifacts tell stories of the past and speak to future generations. But how to museums preserve them? How can you preserve your own memories and artifacts? Our resident historians gather to discuss all of this and more. Subscribe and tell your friends about our podcast, and please leave us a review! Interested in learning more about the Frankenmuth Historical Association and its collection of 30,0...