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The Dispatch: The Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust

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A history podcast brought to you by the Battle of Franklin Trust. It is our mission to tell the stories of the people forever impacted by the Battle of Franklin and the American Civil War- a War that Redefined America.
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Episodes

Chalkboard History: Fun with Fan Mail

Eric and Joseph discuss one of the unappreciated sides of public history: "Fan Mail." Just what do people think? Find out now!

Nov 01, 2024•20 min•Ep. 101

Civil War to Civil Rights

Eric and Joseph discuss the long road from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. How interconnected are they? Listen and find out!

Nov 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 100

Battle of Franklin Memories

Join Eric and Joseph as they discuss their personal memories of the Battle of Franklin and working on various research projects connected to the battlefield sites.

Nov 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 98

Tour Guide Talk: A Soldier’s Letter

In this special "hiatus" episode, Bill, Bailey, and Joseph talk about a letter from the Battle of Franklin Trust's collection written by W.E. Scott, a soldier in the 121st Ohio who was stationed in Franklin in 1863. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations For a link to our online store, click here: https://store.boft.org/books-and-dvds...

Jul 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 94

Tour Guide Talk: The Secession Crisis

In the Dispatch's Season Finale, Bailey, Bill, and Joseph discuss the lead up to the secession of Southern states and the beginning of the Civil War. From December 1860 to June 1861, eleven states left the Union in response to the election of Abraham Lincoln and the breakdown of the political discourse over slavery. Listen in for more! To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations For a link to our online ...

Jul 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 93

Chalkboard History: Civil War Movies

Join Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss some of their favorite (and not so favorite) Civil War films! Does Hollywood get it right? How accurate are the portrayals of the period? Are some of them just too long? Find out when you listen to this episode of the Dispatch!

Jun 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 92

Chalkboard History: Myths of Franklin

Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

May 05, 2023•32 min•Ep. 91

Chalkboard History: Earl Van Dorn- The Drama

The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

Apr 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 90

Tour Guide Talk: John Bell Hood and John Schofield

Tour Guide Talk is back with Bill, David, and Joseph! Join the Dispatch hosts as they discuss the life and times of Generals John Bell Hood and John Schofield. For all their similarities, Bill, David, and Joseph, dismantle the legends and lore that cloud our visions of the two leaders and they delve into the "Duel of the Johns." Be sure to Like and Subscribe to The Dispatch: The Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Tr...

Apr 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 89

Chalkboard History: The Battle of Spring Hill

Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

Apr 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 88

Chalkboard History: Lincoln The Tyrant?

Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

Apr 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 87

Chalkboard History: Who Is ”Nathan Perkins?”

The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

Apr 01, 2023•32 min•Ep. 86

Tour Guide Talk: A Woman’s Fight

Join Joseph, Bill, and Assistant Curator Bailey Lawrence for this bonus episode of Tour Guide Talk. To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations For a link to our online store, click here: https://store.boft.org/books-and-dvds

Mar 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 85

Chalkboard History: Our Favorite Civil War Sites

Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

Mar 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 84

Chalkboard History: Ghosts, Weddings, and Honest History

Check out this installment of Chalkboard History with CEO and Historian Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss how to get honest about history. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatch.podbean.com...

Mar 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 83

Tour Guide Talk: Our Favorite Civil War Books

Join Joseph, Bill, and David for an episode of Tour Guide Talk. The Civil War is one of the most widely written about historical events, but what are our favorite books? Listen to find out! To support The Dispatch and the efforts of the Battle of Franklin Trust, please visit the link below: https://boft.org/general-donations Check out our YouTube video with Joseph and CEO and Historian Eric Jacobson as they discuss some other titles: https://youtu.be/x9QgcI5bjMs For a link to our online store, c...

Mar 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 81

Chalkboard History: Army of Tennessee Leadership

Join CEO Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci as they discuss the revolving door of leaders in the Army of Tennessee in this episode of Chalkboard History! Please like, subscribe, and comment. The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. ⌲Website: https://boft.org ⌲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boft1864/?h... ⌲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarntonTN/?e... ⌲Podcast: https://boftdispatc...

Mar 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 82
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