Set in 1800’s. Captain Hill favored his 13 year old Jennie above his other children, and wished to marry her to a wealthy, well-educated man. However, a 20 year man named Tom Freeman was incredibly in love with young Jennie. When the Captain refused to allow the marriage, Tom became desperate and ambushed Jennie and her mother in a field. Now Jennie’s spirit haunts the family’s home, hurting immensely and sorrowful for a life that could’ve been.

Henry Timrod (1828-1867), Charleston South Carolina. Known famously as “the poet of the Confederacy”

This episode includes interesting history on Boone Hall Plantation’s industrial brickyard, which is now residential Brickyard Plantation in Charleston SC. It also includes a ghost story of an enslaved woman that may or may not have died a tragic death in the historic brick kiln that still stands in the area today. The woman’s spirit has been seen by residents of Brickyard Plantation at dusk in a frantic state of being.

This episode is a short story of a man that revolutionized photojournalism and the mindset of war for the American people. Learn about Mathew Brady and his accomplishments and be sure to give the podcast a follow! Credits: “Mr. Lincoln’s Camera Man Mathew B. Brady” by Roy Meredith & https://youtu.be/ycFjCQjK91A?si=qxISJtgYlV8APxBq

Join myself and the spirits of the late Pittee children of the St Augustine Lighthouse for an exciting ghost story! And in my opinion, unsolved mystery. Was it an accident or something more sinister? Do you believe in ghosts? Source: https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/2020/03/02/ghost-stories-the-pittee-girls/

On this episode I discuss the short and extraordinary life of Union Army commander Robert Gould Shaw. Known for his leadership of 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the United States first African American troops, Shaw displayed great bravery and respect for his soldiers until the very end.