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The George W. Bush Presidential Center recently welcomed a very special guest: the first first lady of the United States, Martha Washington.

Mrs. Washington shaped our country and the role of the first lady in the 18th century. The Nation Builders at Colonial Williamsburg, like Katharine Pittman – who was actually here portraying Mrs. Washington – work to ensure her impact and those of other key historical figures live on today through engaging, well-researched, and historically accurate experiences. 

Host Andrew Kaufmann spoke with Katharine who, as Mrs. Washington, talked about her experience as the first lady in a newly formed country, the hardships and joys that come with public service, and her important role in post-Revolutionary War politics. 

We also discuss Katharine’s passion for history and her journey to becoming a Nation Builder at Colonial Williamsburg on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center. 

Episode 47 kicks of the Holiday season in style.  It begins with the hilarious but true stories from Restaurant Storytime III.  These center around what was to be done with baked potatoes that were left over from the night before.
The newest Road Trip is a journey back in time to Colonial Williamsburg Virginia.  It is the largest living history museum that allows you to totally amerce yourself in the lives of 18th century Colonists.
We go way Back In the Day to the release of Nintendo's Game Boy.  It revolutionized video gaming and was at the top of the list for kids at Christmas when it was released in 1989.  What made it so popular?
It's the time of the year for beloved Christmas season television specials.  This week is the Top 5 list of them.  Which ones made it?  Is there a Grinch?  Or a red-nosed reindeer?
Of course there is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller video.
Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV  after they've finished.

Helpful Links from this Episode(available through Buzzsprout)

• Purchase Iconic Hotels and Motels of Cape Cod
• Wear Your Wish
• DJ Williams Music
• Christopher Setterlund's YouTube Channel
• Christopher Setterlund.com
• The In My Footsteps Podcast Blog
• Colonial Williamsburg.org
• Michael Jackson - Thriller

Listen to Episode 46 here.

It’s that time of year again, and we can hardly wait.  The super extravaganza known as The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival is back in 2021.  Okay, so we just call “Rhinebeck” because, after all, it’s tons easier than remembering the acronym.  But it’s here!  

Running up and down the aisles of the livestock barns was one of the joys of our filming lives, and the people we spoke with were fascinating.  One of those moments was our conversation with Kim and Jack Mastrianni from Maple Frost Farm in Langdon, New Hampshire.  Not only was Jack wearing a deliciously chunky sweater (do not touch the personal textiles, Elara), but Kim has a history connection that is truly something to speak about.  And, of course, there was that gorgeously soft and fluffy Leicester Longwool sheep standing there.  That one was safe to pet, even if the sweater wasn’t.

We’re whetting your appetite by bringing you a podcast that will help tide you over until October 16th and 17th, when Rhinebeck comes alive in the virtual realm - and in-person.  You bet your sheep it does.

Links:
https://www.virtual.sheepandwool.com/41
https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/new-page-1
http://www.maplefrostfarm.com

Brent is back in the home studio (face to face!) discussing his satisfaction and confusion with what is going on with our RHOP gals. Why did he enjoy last season more than this season thus far? He lets us know his updated crush since Monique left the show. Hear his take on Candiace's potential music career and he tells us which housewife singer needs to go! Tune in now for all things Brent and all things RHOP!

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Infrastructure.  Is it a “sexy” word for most people?  Definitely not.  But to some of us, the truly exciting part is that effort now can often translate to big gains in the future. Building something that will last long after you’re gone takes time, focus, thought, and usually quite a bit of money.

You might think we’re talking about all that stuff with the massive stimulus spending swirling in the news this week, but that’s not a pile we want to step in, over or through (how many zeros are in a trillion, anyway?).  But it does bring up a point – why is infrastructure investment important?  The answer is, whether it be an investment of time, or thought, or capital, when you spend on things that will improve an item or a quality of something over time, the benefit can be magnified in the future.  The guy we’ll talk about today did just that, and he changed the face of agriculture forever.

Elaine Shirley met up with us in Colonial Williamsburg back in 2016 to give us a grand tour, replete with history.  We’re bringing you her story of the Leicester Longwool sheep breed and its founder, Englishman Robert Bakewell.  You might not have heard of him before, but his influence on agricultural genetics and perpetuating breed typing had lasting impact on not only the concept of scientific management in farming, but our view of genetics in all fields of study.  If you get an immediate mental picture of a specific breed type when one is named (e.g. German Shepherd dog), Bakewell might be the guy you should thank.  All that, and his Leicester Longwools sometimes glow like a lightbulb when you put them in the sun.

And speaking of thanks -- Elaine – you’re a true champ.  Nankins and Devons and Leicesters – Oh, My!

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Links:
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/rare-breeds/
https://www.ans.iastate.edu/about/history/people/robert-bakewell
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Bakewell
https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/
https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/an-open-letter-from-dr-phillip-sponenberg
https://www.thoughtco.com/millions-billions-and-trillions-3126163
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=biggest+global+economic+crisis+in+history
https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/new-deal
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infrastructure

Most people know Colonial Williamsburg. This is the story of Civil War Williamsburg. This is a story of Medal of Honor valor, Custer, and machine guns! Carson Hudson has written several books on the topic, you can purchase his most recent book here:

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Estimate to date , 2016-2020.  Over…

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Stephanie Pace Brown is a travel and tourism professional and director of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA). Stephanie talks about how she began in the tourism industry and what travel means to her. Since travel was part of Stephanie's professional education early on, she believes travel changes with the stages of your life. She also discusses how the BCTDA promotes Asheville to visitors, and how they keep it real to connect visitors to local businesses. 

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