In 1921 the writer H.L. Mencken published the Declaration of Independence in what he called 'American'.  It wasn't the King's English, or the Queen's either.  

It seems like a good idea- power an airplane with a small nuclear reactor so it can stay aloft indefinitely.  The one problem the engineers in the Dawsonville Forest facility faced- how do you do it?

From fifth grade history onward you need to know one fact: Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.  If he didn't invent it, he did take the credit for it.  Whitney and others revolutionize the production of cotton fabric in this extra episode.

In 1913 Atlanta Leo Frank was tried for the brutal murder of Mary Phagan.  What would follow would be the most notorious trial in Southern history. 

I don't know why the original posting had no sound, but here is the episode again.

We start series three with a tour of Towns and Union Counties.  The story of Hiawassee, some mountains with gory names, and track rock!

He rode for nearly twenty-four hours to warn the people of the approaching British, and his accomplishment was commemorated in an epic poem.  It was the ride of - Jimmy Blair.  Did you expect someone else?  Hear another voice announce 'The British are Coming' as we discuss the namesake of Blairsville in Union County.

We start series three with a tour of Towns and Union Counties.  The story of Hiawassee, some mountains with gory names, and track rock!

This episode comes out on April 17, which The Old Farmer's Almanac says is the best day for harvesting belowground crops, slaughtering livestock, brewing beer, or listening to podcasts!  Farmers for centuries have looked to the signs before planting or harvesting; this week we look at American almanacs and planting by the phase of the moon, or the zodiac.  This will also be the last episode of series 2, I'm taking a short break and will be back with more episodes in the summer.

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An interview show!  It's a short talk with Peter about his work creating a digital component to the Veteran's wall in Cornelia, an upcoming documentary about railroads and the railroad depot, and a project to digitize the county's past and preserve it for the future.

Links mentioned in the show:

https://gahistoricnewspapers

https://habershamhistory.org/projects/veterans/

Add a name to the wall: [email protected]

Add your family’s information:  [email protected]

Be a part of the project: [email protected]

Donate and make this project happen:  https://habershamhistory.org/donate

I always wondered how stills worked.  A quick history of the homemade liquor business' contentious relationship with the United States government and how to make corn whiskey.  Raise a glass!