Ep. 64: Ben Hruska- Block Island's Historian At Large - podcast episode cover

Ep. 64: Ben Hruska- Block Island's Historian At Large

Jul 13, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 64
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Episode description

Ben Hruska has just published a book called Valor and Courage. It's a comprehensive account of the USS Block Island escort carriers and the Navy personnel who worked on the vessels during World War II. 

Ben is also in the process of digitizing thousands of old photos as part of his gig at Block Island's Historical Society. For Ben it's like finding buried treasure every single day. The process is painstaking but also a labor of love.

Rich and Marc speak at length with Ben about all things Block Island including his own personal journey. While Rich and Marc manage to keep their heads above water, Ben steals the show with his vast knowledge of Block Island's incredible history and more.

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