American Pickers - Civil War Finds

American Pickers – Hey everyone I just got off the phone with the rep from American pickers. They had sent an request to find people and items (Civil War related for the show). This is legitimate and also not a normal show. Fair market value will be paid for items and those items purchased will go in “display” not hidden away in a museum chosen by the history channel. They are looking for individuals not dealers. We have offered to have them on the show to explain more. If you are interested contact me at craiganderson@ourhistoryproject.com and I will get you in touch with the right people.

Our History Project Presents - "You Are There" - Lincoln Assassination

This historical audio drama was produced by CBS as the premiere of "You are There!" in 1947. It provides a full cast commentary/play on the assassination and the night at Ford's Theater.





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John Ledyard Chapter 5

Chapter 5 - The Life and Travels of John Ledyard by Jared Sparks

This week we pick up John’s story at Hawaii, just before Captain Cooks death and it ends with his return to England. There is a huge contrast to their first arrival in Hawaii and their second. I will reserve personal comments on this book until the end so not to shape any opinions. We may even do a live show and online chat for anyone who would like to participate when it is completed.

Note: There were several instances my curiosity peaked in this chapter on the known world and references to the names described. It is my intent to pull some screen shots as reference or to provide links. The David Rumsey Collection which is usual my primary source was down as I was compiling this so I went to my backup the University of Alabama (http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/index.html) and referenced the map A New Map of the World with the Latest Discoveries, Boston: Thomas & Andrews, 1806; Engraved for Morse's Abridgement of Geography and London: Fisher, Son & Co., 1825.

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OHP Radio - Thomas Craughwell

Author and Historian Thomas J. Craughwell join’s us to talk about the 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions of all time. We explore 2 of these in detail the Whisky Rebellion and America propelled in to World War 1. I really enjoyed talking to Tom and we could have spent a lot more time talking history and events which lead to one another, be sure to listen and find out how after 200 years it’s still all connected.

Tom is a wealth of information and has a number of books out including "Stealing Lincolns Body", which was picked up by the History Channel and made into a special relating the event. Watch the C-Span Book TV episode for that book here (Real Player).

For more information visit http://www.tomcraughwell.com/

Next Weeks Show: Chapter 5 of John Ledyard.

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Relic Roundup Monday Night:

We are still waiting on confirmation from Texas. We are suposed to have with us a member of the Board of Education Discussing the changes to the classroom and the impending text book changes. As I said we are still waiting on confermation so stay tuned. Either way we will; as always; have a great time so join us at http:relicroundup.blogspot.com.

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9th Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers

This week we head out west and experience the honor and valor, while celebrating the memory and the image of the Buffalo Soldier. We are joined by Regimental Sergeant Major William “Bill” McCurtis and Major Frank Crary of the 9th Memorial U.S. Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers.

We learn about the history and background that is synonymous with the Buffalo Soldier, the legacy he left and we will find out how that vision is being carried out today. This was a heartfelt interview that I personally enjoyed and I know you will too.

To learn more about the 9th Memorial Cavalry folow these links:

Main Website 9th Memorial US Cavalry
The Journey Home Project

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John Ledyard: Chapter 2 &3

We are reading the 1828 biography of The Life and Travels of John Ledyard. This is the first attempt at a production of this by OHP and it is meant to be a study and as close to a firsthand account of this lost to history legendary traveler. In the Preface and Chapter one we met his family and learned of his college life. Now he has moved on to find family in the old country and set sails with Captain Cook on his last voyage. While I am not a professional reader by any means I hope you are enjoying the story. My thoughts are after 1 more week we will move back to the interviews that have taken us so far and explore more history and stories from across the country. We will finish the book as I can not stand a project left undone, however it will be interspersed though out the year.

Announcing "Embracing History Magazine"

Also, we announced this past Monday that we are going into print! OHP and American Digger Magazine are combining forces and will be producing and publishing a new magazine entitled “Embracing History”! We are excited about the new magazine and it will have a flavor of OHP with topics such as: Travel, Leisure, Research, Preservation, Restoration, Artifacts, Antiques and Antiquing, Flea Markets, Online Finds, Myths, Legends, Book Reviews, Archeology, Genealogy, Metal Detecting, In-depth Articles, Historical Fiction…..If its History we have it. You can see why we can say that Nobody Does History Like We Do! Visit http://www.embracinghistory.com to learn more about the Magazine and find out how you can win an 1840 Cavalry Saber or a Segway tour of Historic Gettysburg Battlefield.

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Announcing: Embracing History Magazine

Explore history like never before! From the creators of Our History Project and American Digger Magazine, we present a new publication that will explore, view and embrace our history like nothing else on the market today. There will truly be something for everyone: Travel, Leisure, Research, Preservation, Restoration, Artifacts, Antiques and Antiquing, Flea Markets, Online Finds, Myths, Legends, Stories, Book Reviews, Archeology, Genealogy, Metal Detecting, Relic Hunting, In-depth Articles, Historical Fiction…..If its History we have it. You can see why we can say that nobody does History like we do!

Be a part of this of this tremendous publication today! Reach history lovers by the thousands! Portions of all sales go to benefit the 501(c)3 Non-Profit Our History Project to further that organizations mission and vision of Education and Preservation of United States History. Advertise before January 1st, 2011 and automatically be entered into a drawing for a Model 1840 Cavalry Saber or a Segway Tour for two (2) on Historic Gettysburg Battlefield by SegTours.

We are looking for articles on everything we mentioned earlier. If you want to be published or just tell a story, we have an outlet for you. Visit http://www.embracinghistory.com/ to learn more or e-mail craiganderson@embracinghistory.com