Moral Courage and Community Action: Discovering the Village of Amistad in Farmington, CT Hey everybody, how you doing? This is Dan Blanchard with the Travel in Time with Dan Show. Today, we’re diving deep into an incredible historical moment right here in Farmington, Connecticut, a place proudly known today as the Village of Amistad. […]
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The Crazy, Contradictory Legacy of Eli Whitney: How One Man Helped Start—and End—the Civil War Travel in Time with Dan: Reflections from the Eli Whitney Museum Greetings, history travelers! Dan Blanchard here, checking in from a truly marvelous and historic site: the Eli Whitney Museum in Hampton, Connecticut. As you walk the property, you can
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From New Haven Outset to Hartford Gain The story of the Courant begins not in Hartford, but with a slight twist of fate involving Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. A man named Thomas Green was the publisher of a newspaper in New Haven, Connecticut (possibly the New Haven Gazette). Benjamin Franklin wanted to secure a
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Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with Barzillai Delano, Keeper of Head Light Lighthouse (1796–1820) Dan: Hello everyone! Today, I’m in Portland, Maine, at the iconic Head Light Lighthouse. I’m thrilled to “sit down” with Barzillai Delano, who kept this lighthouse running from 1796 to 1820. Welcome, Mr. Delano. Barzillai Delano: Thank you, Dan.
Travel in Time with Dan: Fictional Interview with King Philip (Metacomet) on the Great Swamp Massacre, R.I. Dan: Hello, everyone! Today, I’m here at the Great Swamp Massacre Monument in Rhode Island, and I have the incredible opportunity to “sit down” with King Philip, also known as Metacomet. Thank you for joining me, King Philip.
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A Conversation with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at Grand Central Terminal, NY Dan Blanchard (DB): Mrs. Kennedy, it’s an honor to have you here at Grand Central Terminal. For so many people, this is just a busy transit hub, but I know you saw it as much more. What was it like for you to step
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A Walk Through Time: A Conversation with Samuel de Champlain in Quebec City Dan Blanchard (DB): Bonjour, Monsieur de Champlain! Quebec City is one of the most unique cities in North America, surrounded by fortified walls. From your perspective as its founder, what makes it stand out? Samuel de Champlain (SC): Bonjour, Dan! When I
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Exploring Newport’s Secret Tunnels: A Conversation with Jay Gatsby Dan Blanchard (DB): Welcome to Newport, Rhode Island! Today we’re diving into the mysterious tunnels beneath the city. Gatsby, you’ve hosted some legendary parties—but what do you think makes Newport’s underground world so fascinating? Jay Gatsby (JG): Ah, Dan, the tunnels are much like the hidden
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A Conversation with Edison and Ford at the Winter Estates Fort Myers, FL Dan Blanchard (DB): Thomas, Henry — thank you for letting me visit your winter estates here in Fort Myers. When people walk through these homes today, they see stunning architecture and lush gardens. But I imagine it’s more than that for you,
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A Conversation with the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk Dan Blanchard (DB): Wilbur, Orville — welcome back to Kitty Hawk. When people visit this memorial today, they see a towering stone and a field of sand dunes. What’s it like for you to stand here again, where it all began? Wilbur Wright (WW): It is
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