Tuesday, November 24, 2009

OHP Radio - American Digger on the Road

We return this week with our In the Dirt with American Digger Segment, we had a good and productive break as we focus on the new year to come. There will be some changes coming as we expand into different areas. Rest assured that our programing will continue as we bring you the story of our America. We will be announcing the changes soon.

Our next schedduled broadcast wil be Dec 5th. John Walsh takes over as he interviews Jim Jobe of Fort Donelson National Battlefield. Jim is a local historian and Park Ranger and is full of knowledge on the area, town, battles and occupation there. Combine that with John Walsh who owns a relic shop there and we can get the answers to the questions that is asked al the time.

Keep upto date witht the Relic Roundup each Monday night at 10PM est. Butch, Ian and myself are on hand to take your calls. 678-369-7943.



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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Our History Project Board Meeting and the Future

I have plenty of shows to put up, however I wanted this week’s focus to on our board meeting held on Monday, November 9th, 2009. I invite you to listen, give input and offer guidance as we go into this next year. We have accomplished so much in the short time we have been here and where we go from here either has a finite stopping point or will be an unbelievable adventure.

Cassie and I personally are going to step back this week to reflect on the past seven months and get a game plan together for the next physical year which is coming on fast. We have hit a home run on the entertainment side with our shows. That we can see from our numbers and even on 1000mikes.com in just being there 4 short weeks we now hold #3 in the top shows on that site. That says a lot. We have a lot of listeners, made some great friends and for that we are successful.

The other side is the financial part and the funds that will take us to that next level and further our vision and enhance our mission. On that we have had almost no support at all. A few great people have came forward and for that I am grateful, your funds, time resources and gifts have gone to a great cause and every penny was pinched to make it go that much further. Thank you.

Is this project going away? No. There will be some changes coming with a focus on what and how we can remain funded to further our mission and vision. For that I am excited because what it says is that we have put together a winning product and idea. It is like now is the time to get started.

Again, I invite you to listen, give feedback and support. Everyone has heard the JFK speech “Ask not what your country can do for you …”, but few remember the 6th paragraph in that same speech “..United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do - for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds or split asunder.”

We are at a crossroads and we want to refocus and put forth our best. Anything less would be an insult to us and to you. It is our contention to focus our time, energy, talents and funds where we can do the most good as it relates to our non-profit venture.

We want your input, that’s why we did this as a non-profit in the first place. The history is ours - The memory is ours - and The future is ours.

OHP Staff



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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

OHP Radio - Let's Be Reasonable

This week Butch and I tackle an article which appeared in the Providence Journal “Dig uncovers significant historical site in Narragansett” by Randal Edger that was published on 10-18-09. We take a look at this case between Churchill and Banks and the State of Rhode Island. Listen, give some feedback - and you be the Judge.

Both OHP and American Digger would love to have some comments on this show. It is a subject that affects us all, in one way or another.



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OHP Radio - Monday Night Live - Show #3 - 11-02-09

This week is going to be a running battle as we get ready to head to Dover, TN. For show #3 please go to OHP Radio Channel to listen and download. I will post a better quality version next week and add it to the archives.

OHP Radio - Saturday - 11-07-09

Join us on OHP Radio Channel Saturday at 10AM as we make history with the first ever live broadcast from a hosted hunt. After the recording is over it will be listed as "Recorded Broadcast". This is an exciting time for us as we bring new technology from the field to you. There may be more than the one labeled the same, the time and length will be clear when it was recorded.

You can keep up to date with me and Butch on the OHP Channel on our site and if for some reason there is an issue there you can go to the direct site at OHPRadio Live on 1000mikes.com

Saturday, October 31, 2009

OHP Radio - The Bell Witch with Pat Fitzhugh

Folks today we head to the Spooky Side of History. We go in search of the Southern myth and legend of the “Bell Witch” with Author and Historian Pat Fitzhugh. This is one of the most documented haunts in American History, and for good reason. It will not only send some chills down your spine but is also a fantastic story. We invite you to read more about Pat Fitzhugh on our Authors Corner or go over and explore his site and learn more about this haunting on his site www.bellwitch.org. Pat has written some great books on the story of The Bell Witch plus a brand new one “Ghostly Cries from Dixie”, which is sure to be a hit. He tells us one of the stories at the beginning of the show and I throw in a small teaser story at the end. What a way to spend the night!

After listening to our show head over to www.spookysouthcoast.com where my good friends will be telling ghost stories from 10PM-Midnight and you can listen live. So, listen to the Story of the Bell Witch, go grab the candy and sit back and listen to more stories Tim Weisberg, Matt Moniz and Matt Costa while getting ready for bed.

Happy Halloween!
Our History Project



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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

OHP Radio In The Dirt Halloween Special

Today Butch brings us some strange but true stories from the field. A hair-raising good time will be had by all, guaranteed.

A correction - we were talking in the show on the base minimum that OHP needs to operate I wrongly said $3000 and that would be correct with everything combined (software and equipment) doing the very least that we could do. The correct figure for hosting, websites bandwidth and storage is $1650 yearly just to maintain the space. As you can see this leaves no room for growth, projects or general operating expenses (lights, phone, rent etc.). As you can see we need your help to keep this project going. Any amount will be helpful and you can donate or sign up for a membership, supporter or sponsor on our website or just contact me craiganderson@ourhistoryproject.com .

Our Grant writing will start soon so if you have experience in this process and could either volunteer to write or to review Grants that we write, please let us know. In November we will be on the 50 State National Registry which is required by most Grants.

So, keep your eyes and ears open for us on historical or art related grants.

Monday

Our Relic Round Up Show #2 was a complete success again. Thanks to all that stopped by. There was some minor problems with skype on the call-in’s but we did have a good turn out. Topics included today in history, the History Channels show Death Mask, Halloween Ledgends and more. Join us each Monday night at 10PM est. for the Live Show. Call in Number is 678-369-7943 or by skype: wesley.c.anderson.




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Saturday, October 24, 2009

OHP Radio - Lets All Go To Gullah Gulla Island with Ron Daise

OHP Radio - Lets All Go To Gullah Gulla Island with Ron Daise

Sorry I could not resist the title and today we are joined by Ron Daise. A Gullah Historian to talk about the Gullah Language, Culture and Heritage. I really had a good time with Mr. Ron and I know you will to. We talk about a wide range of topics including the Slave Trade to Traditions to Wives Tales and so much more. We could not possibly cover all that we wanted in the one hour that we had, though we did try. For that reason I have provided you with some links to discover more.

Biography for Ron

N.P.S. site for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

Brookgreen Gardens


Wednesday Show

If you missed our Wednesday show of In the Dirt with American Digger the title was Finding the Cache. We explored the finds that made the day and in some cases the news. You can find the show on Our History Project website.

Monday

Don't forget every Monday Night at 10PM est. you can now call in and talk to Me, Butch and Ian about hunting, history, preserving or anything you would like, its open topic. (678-369-7943) or Skype to wesley.c.anderson.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

OHP Radio - Henry Kurtz - Great Locomotive Chase

Today on Our History Project our guest will be Henry Kurtz, who is the grandson of the late Historian Wilbur Kurtz. We discuss his book “The Runaway Train” which is about Andrews Raid or the commonly referred to name Great Locomotive Chase. However you say it, it is a great story in our history. What makes this book unique in its own rights is that Wilbur Kurtz married into the Fuller Family. Captain Fuller was a part of this chase and historic event. Being the Historian that Wilbur Kurtz was all the details and accounts was gotten first hand and these stories have been passed down through the family. Through Wilbur’s interviews, notes, manuscripts, writings and research this is a close to hearing the story firsthand.





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