PreserveCast

We're joined by Bruno Carvalho, Chair of the Program of History and Literature professor at Harvard University, where he teaches courses on cities. He is the author of  The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World  on the history of urbanization—from Lisbon to New York, Paris to Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires to Lagos and  Porous City: A Cultural History of Rio de Janeiro...

In this episode, historian and preservationist Kourtney Lowery shares her research on the lesser-known chaos and conspiracy behind the whiskey rebellion, focusing on its local impact in Maryland and the broader implications for early American history.

In this episode, we look at a creative revolution led by Jim Henson. Best known as the creator of The Muppets , Henson transformed puppetry, television, and storytelling by blending imagination, technology, and deep humanity. His creative journey began in Maryland, where his early experiences helped shape a vision that would influence generations. Our guest is Karen Falk, Archives Director and his...

In this episode, Dr. Brian Goldstein discusses the life and work of Max Bond, a pioneering African American architect committed to social change through architecture. Discover how Bond's experiences, from Ghana to Harlem, shaped his approach to design and activism.

Explore the fascinating intersection of genetic genealogy, forensic science, and historical research with Allison Peacock of FHD Forensics. Discover how DNA analysis is uncovering stories from the past, solving mysteries, and aiding in historic preservation. Support the identification of the Camden Fourteen!

In this episode, Braden Bumpers, co-founder of McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Md., explores the revival of Maryland’s historic distilling tradition. He shares how the distillery combines historic preservation, locally grown heritage grains, sustainable agriculture, and traditional craftsmanship to create distinctive Maryland spirits. From restoring historic buildings in Frederick to working d...

We're back with a past guest Danielle Del Sol, president and CEO of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach and the former executive director of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orlean. She shares her journey to preservation leadership, contrasting preservation in New Orleans and Palm Beach, and discusses innovative projects like climate resilience and community engagement.

In this episode of Revolution@250 , we delve into the remarkable story of the Maryland 400 and their pivotal role in the Battle of Brooklyn—one of the most consequential and dramatic encounters of the American Revolution. Facing overwhelming British forces, these largely untested Maryland soldiers made a courageous stand that helped give George Washington’s army time to escape and survive another...

In this episode, we explore the complex history and future of Crownsville Memorial Hospital and the Crownsville Memorial Park Master Plan. Cecily Bedwell and Brian Reetz of Design Collective discuss how landscape architecture, preservation, and community engagement can transform a site of difficult history into a place for healing, learning, and reflection.

In this episode, author Michael Pollack discusses the overlooked importance of sidewalks in urban life, law, and community development. He shares insights from his book 'Sidewalk Nation' about how sidewalks shape our communities and what can be done to improve them.

Today we're joined by Andrew Brown from The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership, an organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing native bird populations. Andrew, Maryland Farmland Raptor Program project manager, discusses how historic resources intersect with his line of work and why preserving both natural and cultural landscapes is essential for the future of Maryland's birds.

In this episode of Revolution@250 we cover the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791–1794. While the uprising took place mainly in western Pennsylvania, many farmers in western Maryland faced the same challenges under the new federal whiskey tax. We'll discuss how Maryland responded, why the region's economy depended on whiskey production, and what this event meant for the young United States. Joining us are...

Today we're joined by Paul Coussan, Vice President of Government Relations at the National Park Foundation, where he oversees efforts to lead, direct, and manage the Foundation’s government affairs portfolio. In this role, Paul engages with the Executive Branch and Congress as a trusted voice advocating for federal dollars to protect and enhance national parks.

Today we're joined by biographer Brian J. Jones about his latest book, 'The Capital,' a unique biography of the U.S. Capitol building. Together we'll explore the building's history, architectural details, political significance, and the personal stories intertwined with its evolution.

In this episode Zara Anishanslin discusses her new book 'The Painter's Fire,' exploring the often overlooked role of artists and material culture in the American Revolution. She highlights the importance of preservation and the interconnectedness of art, history, and politics.

Harriet Tubman's story is often told through her extraordinary courage, but her deep connection to Maryland's landscapes is just as essential to understanding her legacy. In this episode, Angie Crenshaw, Director of the Maryland Park Service, explores how Tubman's early life on Maryland's Eastern Shore shaped the skills, resilience, and determination that enabled her to escape slavery and repeated...

How do historic buildings become thriving breweries, restaurants, and gathering places?  On this episode, we sit down with architect  David Lopez , Principal at Twopoint Studio, to explore the intersection of historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and Maryland's brewing heritage. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience designing and rehabilitating historic buildings, David shares how old indus...

Today we're joined by Holley Snaith, fellow podcaster (Say it with History), historian and writer to discuss the digital preservation of history and a historical restoration project at Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site.   Eleanor's Pictures -  National Park Service My Website -  www.holleysnaith.com  Author Profile -  American Masters  Say It With History -  Apple Podcasts  or  Sp...

Join us as we sit down with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks to explore the connection between Maryland’s agricultural heritage and its thriving craft beverage industry. From the state’s early history of grain production and distilling to today’s farm breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries, we discuss how agriculture continues to shape Maryland’s economy, rural communities,...

May's Revolution@250 episode is here, focusing on the free press – and how ideas around free expression and freedom of speech impacted generations of Marylanders. We’ll explore how this core value of the revolutionary generation was embraced by Black Marylanders and the legacy of the Baltimore Afro-American , the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States, establi...

Jennifer Sieck (she/her) has been sharing stories of metropolitan Washington, D.C., through the Anacostia Community Museum’s collection and archives since 2018. In addition to curating We Make History , her recent projects include DC Women Speak and spotlights on D.C. artists and musicians. She holds an interdisciplinary PhD from George Washington University, specializing in African American liter...

Join us as we explore the history of women's roles in America's early air defense system during World War II with public historian and museum professional Anne Dobberteen. Today's episode focuses on the hidden figures behind the aircraft warning service in Washington, D.C.

Today's guest is Dr. Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, founder of MuseumSenses LLC, a consulting firm that helps museums develop multi-sensory exhibits for everyone, regardless of their visual acuity. Creating exhibit content with tactile and audio components engages blind people with history, the arts, and sciences. Exposing sighted people to tactile and audio content creates an integrated experience for all v...

Anjela Barnes (Piscataway) serves as the Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation, located at Piscataway Park, where she proudly stewards and preserves the traditional homelands of the Piscataway people. She joins Revolution@250 to discuss the history and ongoing impact of this remarkable place—from the activism of the 1960s and 70s to the legacy of leaders like Turkey Tayac—and explore how t...

Athina Ramphal is a psychology student at Johns Hopkins University, founder and CEO of The Genealogy Club, and Miss Diwali 2026, a preliminary titleholder for Miss Maryland (June). Through her nonprofit work, she has launched initiatives including  Seedlings of the Caribbean , a grant-funded international program empowering youth across the Caribbean to explore identity through genealogy, and  Pro...