Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with George Keller, Architect of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch (1830–1935) Dan: Hello everyone! This is Dan Blanchard with the Travel in Time with Dan Show, where we mix travel, history, and leadership. Today, I’m standing in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, at one of the […]
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with General Israel Putnam, The Wolf Hunter and Citizen Soldier (1718–1790) Dan: Hello everyone! This is Dan Blanchard with the Travel in Time with Dan Show, where we mix travel, history, and leadership. Today, I’m in Hartford, Connecticut, but our story takes us back to the 1700s—to
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Gerry Wright, Vietnam Veteran and Founder of the Agent Orange Monument (1940s–Present) Dan: Hello everyone! I’m here in Andover, Connecticut, at the beautiful Monument Park—home to one of the very few Agent Orange Monuments in the entire country. Over my shoulder stands a powerful symbol of
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Dr. James Naismith, Inventor of Basketball (1861–1939) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m at the University of Connecticut Sports Museum, surrounded by championship banners and trophies. Connecticut claims to be the basketball capital of the world, and I’m honored to “sit down” with Dr. James Naismith, who
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with General John Stark, “Live Free or Die” (1728–1822) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Manchester, New Hampshire, at the house where General John Stark grew up. This is the man who gave New Hampshire its famous motto. Two hundred years ago, this was the only house
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Stephen Salisbury III, Builder of Bancroft Tower (1835–1905) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Worcester, Massachusetts, standing before the magnificent Bancroft Tower, built in 1900. This structure looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, but it’s right here in America. I’m honored to “sit down” with
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933–1942) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, at the CCC Museum, standing among the historic barracks where young men once lived and worked during the Great Depression. I’m honored to “sit down” with President Franklin
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Sengbe Pieh (Cinque), Leader of the Amistad Rebellion (1839–1841) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Farmington, Connecticut, at the Riverside Cemetery—in a town proudly known as the Village of Amistad. I’m honored to “sit down” with Sengbe Pieh, known to many as Cinque, who led the
Travel in Time with Dan : Fictional Interview with Eli Whitney, Inventor and Manufacturer (1765–1825) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Hamden, Connecticut, at the Eli Whitney Museum, standing near the oldest surviving building on this property—Eli Whitney’s coal shed. This charming village of Whitneyville was once a model manufacturers’ village. I’m thrilled to “sit
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Thomas Green, Founder of the Hartford Courant (1764) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Hartford, Connecticut, at 285 Broad Street, standing outside the iconic building of the Hartford Courant—the oldest continuously running newspaper in the United States. I’m honored to “sit down” with Thomas Green, who founded
