In this special "hiatus" episode, Bill, Bailey, and Joseph talk about a letter from the Battle of Franklin Trust's collection written by W.E. Scott, a soldier in the 121st Ohio who was stationed in Franklin in 1863. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donatio…

In the Dispatch's Season Finale, Bailey, Bill, and Joseph discuss the lead up to the secession of Southern states and the beginning of the Civil War. From December 1860 to June 1861, eleven states left the Union in response to the election of Abraham Lincoln and the breakdown of the political discourse over slavery. Listen in for more! To support T…

Join Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss some of their favorite (and not so favorite) Civil War films! Does Hollywood get it right? How accurate are the portrayals of the period? Are some of them just too long? Find out when you listen to this episode of the Dispatch!Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

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Tour Guide Talk is back with Bill, David, and Joseph! Join the Dispatch hosts as they discuss the life and times of Generals John Bell Hood and John Schofield. For all their similarities, Bill, David, and Joseph, dismantle the legends and lore that cloud our visions of the two leaders and they delve into the "Duel of the Johns." Be sure to Like and…

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Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatc…

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Join Joseph, Bill, and Assistant Curator Bailey Lawrence for this bonus episode of Tour Guide Talk. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations For a link to our online store, click here: https://store.boft.org/books-and-dvds…

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Check out this installment of Chalkboard History with CEO and Historian Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss how to get honest about history. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https:/…

Join Joseph, Bill, and David for an episode of Tour Guide Talk. The Civil War is one of the most widely written about historical events, but what are our favorite books? Listen to find out! To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations Check out our YouTube v…

Join CEO Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss the revolving door of leaders in the Army of Tennessee in this episode of Chalkboard History! Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: h…

Join Joseph Ricci and Bill Clark for Tour Guide Talk as they unpack some of the myths about the Battles of Spring Hill and Franklin. We hear some of these mentioned in conversation all the time and every good myth, deserves a good myth busting! To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: htt…

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Join Joseph Ricci and Bill Clark for an episode of Tour Guide Talk as they discuss the life and times of theologian, abolitionist, writer, statesman, scientist, and soldier, Jacob Cox! To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations…

Join Joseph Ricci and the Battle of Franklin Trust's Assistant Curator, Bailey Lawrence, as they discuss the evolution of the domestic slave trade in the United States. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations…

Joseph and Battle of Franklin Trust Curator, Joanna Stephens, discuss the ongoing mission to preserve historic structures at each of the three sites. In addition to the structural conservation of the homes and properties, the curatorial department oversees the material collection of the Battle of Franklin Trust and is instrumental in the maintenanc…

Join CEO Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss the formation of the McGavock Confederate Cemetery located at Carnton. In the years immediately following the American Civil War and the Battle of Franklin, John and Carrie McGavock became the caretakers for the remains of the Confederates killed on November 30, 1864. To support The Dispatch a…

Shelia and Joseph finish up their three part discussion of the families featured in our day to day interpretation with an episode on the McGavock family of Carnton. A politically connected, wealthy, slave-holding family before secession and conflict, witnesses to some of the worst moments of the Battle of Franklin, the McGavocks were forever impact…

Join your Dispatch host, Joseph Ricci, and special guest, David Stumpfl, as they discuss the all too often misunderstood topic of Reconstruction. Why is such an integral period of history so easily overlooked or dismissed? Find out with this episode!Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

Joseph and Shelia discuss the Cheairs family of Rippavilla. Following Nathaniel Cheairs IV, his wife, and four children throughout the war, this episode includes conversations about how the Cheairs existed prior to 1861, how the family was impacted by the war, and how they continued life in the postbellum years. For more on the Cheairs family, foll…

Join Joseph Ricci and the CEO and Historian of The Battle of Franklin Trust, Eric Jacobson, for a conversation about the 1858 Illinois Senate race and the now famous Lincoln-Douglas debates that redefined American politics and shaped the discourse in the nation in the immediate years before the Civil War. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of …

Shelia and Joseph discuss the experiences of prisoners of war in the American Civil War. Members of all three families, the Cheairs, Carters, and McGavocks, were imprisoned during the war and each family dealt with that experience in different ways.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Carters lived in Franklin before, during, and after the American Civil War and their lives were transformed by the war and the Battle of Franklin which raged across their property on November 30, 1864. Learn more about their story with Joseph and Shelia in this episode and check out our most recent YouTube video on the family by following the l…

For decades the story of Confederate Captain Tod Carter dominated the narrative of the Battle of Franklin. The Dispatch hosts, Shelia and Joseph, discuss the lives of six other soldiers who fought in the battle. Historical interpreters at all three sites tell various individual stories of the soldiers in both the Federal and Confederate Armies enga…

Your new hosts, Shelia Mullican and Joseph Ricci, sit down to discuss the Fuller Story Initiative with Historian and CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust, Eric Jacobson, and Senior Pastor of the Strong Tower Bible Church, Dr. Chris Williamson. Jacobson and Williamson, along with Pastors Hewitt Sawyers and Kevin Riggs were recently named Tennessee's …

Dispatch hosts, Shelia and Joseph, discuss the evolution and role of the United States Colored Troops and their impact on the American Civil War. Hear their stories and follow their march to freedom.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

After nearly four years of hosting TENN in 20, Brad Kinnison says farewell but the podcast is not going anywhere. Be sure to stay up to date as the podcast undergoes a few changes and get all the details of what to expect in the future from this episode!Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

Join us as we discuss the latter half of Mariah Reddick's life. Link to The Dispatch article about the Franklin Race Riot (page 8): https://boft.org/vol-6-no-2Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

Join us as we discuss the life of Mariah Otey Reddick, a woman who was born into slavery and spent many years of her life at Carnton. This is the first of a two part series on Mariah.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

In May of 2021, The Battle of Franklin Trust took over management of Rippavilla, a historic home that sits on the Spring Hill Battlefield. In this episode, BOFT CEO Eric A. Jacobson discusses the history of Rippavilla and the BOFT's goals with the site.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

TENN in 20 returns!! Thank you for your patience and for your support. The first new episode of the show will premier on December 7. Learn more about the anniversary commemoration of the Battles of Spring Hill & Franklin here: boft.org/illuminationAv Tennessee History Podcast

This week on the podcast, hosts Brad and Sarah interview Chakita Patterson, founder of United Street Tours, about the Nashville sit-in movement and the journey to Civil Rights in Tennessee. Support the podcast by purchasing a TENN in 20 t-shirt!Av Tennessee History Podcast

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah discuss the order of events that led to Tennessee seceding from the Union during the Civil War. Support the show by picking up a TENN in 20 t-shirt!Av Tennessee History Podcast

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah sit down with coworkers Eric and Kristi to discuss a big discovery in the Tod Carter story! Make sure to check out our earlier episode, Mint Julep: Captain Tod Carter and the Battle of Franklin. Support the podcast by picking up one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts!…

This is part two of our series on Patrick R. Cleburne! When we left off Cleburne's story, he was preparing to deliver a proposal which outlined his idea to arm slaves to fight for the Confederacy. Needless to say... it didn't go well. Purchase a TENN in 20 t-shirt HERE.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

We are back!! This is an episode we've been planning for some time. We are discussing the life of Patrick R. Cleburne, and Irish immigrant and well-known Confederate general, who led a division in the Battle of Franklin. Come back in two weeks for part two of Cleburne's life story. We also reference Harry Potter and Star Wars... because we are nerd…

This week on TENN in 20, hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah discuss the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, and when Tennessee ACTUALLY abolished the institution of slavery. Purchase one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts HERE.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah are joined by special guest Chip Huffman to discuss the significance of the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. Learn more about the illumination: boft.org/eventsAv The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah sit down with special guest Lyle to discuss religion in the American Civil War.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week on TENN in 20, hosts Brad and Sarah square off in the ultimate Tennessee history quiz! Support the show by purchasing a TENN in 20 t-shirt: boft.org/podcastAv The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week on TENN in 20, hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah sit down with special guest David Stumpfl to discuss the life of President Andrew Jackson!Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week on TENN in 20, hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah sit down with special guest David Stumpfl to discuss the life of President Andrew Jackson!Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week on the podcast, hosts Brad and Sarah interview Dr. James Atkinson, a physician and expert on Civil War medicine, about the experience soldiers had in field hospitals like Carnton.Av The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week, we are discussing the life of Andrew Johnson, a Tennessean who served in nearly every elected office possible, but who has gone down as perhaps the most controversial president our country has ever had. Support the podcast by picking up one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts: boft.org/podcastAv The Battle of Franklin Trust

This week, we are discussing the life of Andrew Johnson, a Tennessean who served in nearly every elected office possible, but who has gone down as perhaps the most controversial president our country has ever had. Support the podcast by picking up one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts: boft.org/podcastAv The Battle of Franklin Trust

Moscow Carter was a a veteran of the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, and was in the cellar of the Carter House during the Battle of Franklin. After the war, he told story of the Battle to Franklin visitors, including many Civil War veterans. Support the podcast by purchasing one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts: boft.org/podcast…

This week on TENN in 20, we are discussing a figure who is near and dear to our hearts, Moscow Branch Carter. Moscow was a member of the Carter Family, and was in the cellar of the Carter House during the Battle of Franklin. His life journey brought him through two wars, three marriages, and multiple eras of American History.…