The Sully Watson House

Description

This podcast from the Milwaukee Public Museum describes the life of an early African-American family in 1800s Milwaukee.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to "The Sully Watson House" under "2007 Milwaukee Digital Media Conference," and select "Download File."

Gaines's Mill, Hanover County, Virginia

Description

Fighting here June 27, 1862, resulted in Robert E. Lee's first victory as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia and was a turning point in the Seven Days battles. In this podcast, listeners will learn more about this Civil War fight. Designed as an eight-stop walking tour, this podcast can also be listened to to gain a sense of the site's layout and history.

Five Forks Battlefield, Petersburg National Battlefield, Virginia

Description

The Five Forks intersection was critical to the Confederate defense of Petersburg and ultimately Richmond in the spring of 1865. In this podcast, listeners will learn about the decisive Civil War battle here on April 1. Designed as a five-stop driving tour, this podcast can also be listened to to gain a sense of the site's layout and history.

Lincoln Visits Richmond

Description

On April 4, 1865, just one day after Richmond was evacuated, President Abraham Lincoln toured the still-smoldering former Confederate capital. This tour follows in his footsteps. Designed as a seven-stop walking tour, this podcast can also be listened to to gain a sense of the site's layout and history.

The Crater, Petersburg

Description

In this podcast, listeners learn about one of the most dramatic events of the Civil War—the explosion of tons of gunpowder under part of the Confederate line at Petersburg, July 30, 1864. Designed as a seven-stop walking tour, this podcast can also be listened to to gain a sense of the site's layout and history.

African American Life in Colonial Monticello: The Dependencies

Description

Dianne Swann-Wright, Director of African American and Special Programs at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, discusses the living quarters of slaves at Monticello, looking particularly at the dependencies in the building, which served the kitchens, and at what life would have been like there.

To view this video, select "Scholars," followed by "Dianne Swann-Wright." Choose one of the Windows Media options.

African-American Life in Colonial Monticello: Columns

Description

Dianne Swann-Wright, Director of African-American and Special Programs at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, discusses the columns at Monticello and the life of the slave, Jupiter, who carved them. She also mentions the railings, carved by a slave artisan.

To view this video, select "Scholars," followed by "Dianne Swann-Wright." From there, scroll to the feature, and choose one of the two Windows Media options.