This Industry Blurb focuses on Silkmaking, the industry which the Trustees hoped would play a big role in the Georgia Colony. The blurb will cover the basics of silkmaking and provide a quick overview of the colonists (failed) efforts. Enjoy! Direct Link: Silkmaking Industry Blurb RSS Feed: A Georgia History Podcast Feedburner iTunes Link: A Georgia History Podcast … Continue reading Industry Blurb – Silkmaking

This People Blurb focuses on William Bull, the South Carolinian who helped James Oglethorpe in laying-out the City of Savannah. Bull had a number of accomplishments in his own right before and after 1733, this Blurb will flesh out his background. Enjoy! Direct Link: William Bull People Blurb RSS Feed: A Georgia History Podcast Feedburner iTunes … Continue reading People Blurb – William Bull

Episode 3 covers the founding of Savannah. The episode covers General Oglethorpe’s negotiations with Chief Tomochichi, the development of the plan for Savannah (with a short, bonus discussion of colonial town planning), and introduces us to a few of the first settlers of the Georgia Colony. Enjoy! Direct Link: Episode 3 – The Founding of Savannah … Continue reading Episode 3 – The Founding of Savannah

Place Blurbs will be short, periodic episodes to bridge the gap between production of the longer narrative episodes. This first Place Blurb talks about Forsyth Park in Savannah. Below the media player I’ve included some photos I took earlier today on my visit to Forsyth Park. Enjoy! Direct Link: Forsyth Park Place Blurb RSS Feed: A … Continue reading Place Blurb – Forsyth Park

Episode 2 formally introduces us to James Oglethorpe, the man widely considered to be the “Father of Georgia.” The episode traces his early life from birth, war in Europe, activities in Parliament, culminating with his arrival at Savannah in 1733. Enjoy! Direct Link: Episode 2 – James Edward Oglethorpe RSS Feed: A Georgia History Podcast Feedburner iTunes … Continue reading Episode 2 – James Edward Oglethorpe

Episode 1 provides an overview of the arc of Georgia History from, well, “the beginning,” until 1865. Hopefully this is helpful to those who are not familiar with the major events of that period. It will also be useful in creating a common starting point for many of the stories that are to come. Enjoy! … Continue reading Episode 1 – An Outline of Georgia History to 1865

Episode 0 provides an introduction to the host (me!), the reasons for the podcast, and my goals for the project. I hope you enjoy! Direct Link: Episode 3 – The Founding of Savannah RSS Feed: A Georgia History Podcast Feedburner iTunes Link: A Georgia History Podcast on iTunes Stitcher Link: A Georgia History Podcast on Stitcher Google Podcast Link: … Continue reading Episode 0 – An Introduction