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A history podcast brought to you by the Battle of Franklin Trust. 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.
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Chalkboard History: The Man Behind the March: William T. Sherman (00:22:33)
In this episode of Chalkboard History, Eric and Joseph dive into the life of William T. Sherman, the Union general whose bold strategies and relentless campaigns left an indelible mark on the Civil War and the South.
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Chalkboard History: The Legacy of "The Widow of the South" (00:19:15)
In episode 20, Joseph and Eric explore the history behind The Widow of the South and how the novel’s popularity helped shape tourism at Carnton for years to come. The episode highlights how individual stories, like that of Carrie McGavock, can influence the way we understand and connect with the past.
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Chalkboard History: Why Don't Young People Care About the Civil War? Pt. 2 (00:28:20)
In a second episode dedicated to the topic, Jeff and Eric explore why many younger people seem disconnected from the history of the Civil War, according to the popular trope in public history. They reflect on how changing education, cultural shifts, and present-day priorities influence whether younger generations find the war relevant, and consider what those trends mean for preserving collective memory of this pivotal period.
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Chalkboard History: Why Don't Young People Care About the Civil War? Pt. 1 (00:30:03)
In this episode, Bella Coyne and Eric Jacobson examine a familiar question in public history: why do younger people seem disengaged from the Civil War? They consider the roles of changing education, cultural shifts, historical distance, and modern priorities, while also challenging this assumption, arguing that many young people aren’t uninterested at all, but instead engage with history in different and often deeper ways than previous generations.
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Chalkboard History: Who was Tod Carter? (00:17:33)
In today's episode, Joseph and Eric explore the life and legacy of Tod Carter, a Franklin native whose story has become one of the most well-known human narratives tied to the Battle of Franklin. They discuss who he was, why his experience is remembered, and how his story helps visitors connect more personally with the history of the battlefield and the Carter House today.
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Chalkboard History: Texas Monument at Franklin (00:14:59)
In episode 18, Joseph Ricci and Eric Jacobson discuss the newly unveiled monument honoring Texas troops on the Franklin battlefield. They explore the monument’s significance, what it commemorates, and how battlefield memory continues to evolve more than a century later.
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Chalkboard History: Nathan Bedford Forrest and the Ku Klux Klan (00:17:49)
In this episode of Chalkboard History, Eric and Joseph explore how Confederate cavalry legend Nathan Bedford Forrest became involved in the founding of the original Ku Klux Klan. They chart his transformation from Civil-War general to the Klan’s first “Grand Wizard,” and examine how the group used violence and intimidation to undermine Black civil rights and resist Reconstruction. The discussion also touches on Forrest's controversial legacy, and why this history still matters.
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Chalkboard History: Reckoning with Civil War Monuments (00:33:48)
In this episode, Eric and Joseph walk us through how Civil War monuments shape, and sometimes distort, public memory. They consider why these memorials were built, whose stories they honor or ignore, and how modern perspectives change the meaning of monuments over time.
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Chalkboard History: James Longstreet and John Bell Hood (00:22:47)
Eric and Joseph discuss the postwar lives of two prominent Confederate generals, James Longstreet and John Bell Hood.
Chalkboard History: Fun with Fan Mail (00:20:03)
Eric and Joseph discuss one of the unappreciated sides of public history: "Fan Mail."
Just what do people think? Find out now!
Civil War to Civil Rights (00:20:55)
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!
Chalkboard History: Civil War Gameshow (00:23:16)
Eric and Joseph compete in a Civil War themed gameshow. Who will win?
Battle of Franklin Memories (00:26:31)
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.
Eric and Joseph discuss Brig. Gen. Francis Cockrell's Missouri Brigade and the Battle of Franklin.
160th Anniversary of the Battle of Spring Hill and Franklin (00:18:59)
What do the Battles of Spring Hill and Franklin mean to us 160 years later? Join Eric and Joseph as they discuss the events of November 1864 and their legacy.
Chalkboard History: 160 Years of The Gettysburg Address (00:14:02)
In this installment of Chalkboard History, Joseph and Eric reflect on The Gettysburg Address. They invite listeners to reconsider why those words still matter today.
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Tour Guide Talk: A Soldier’s Letter (00:21:37)
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.
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Tour Guide Talk: The Secession Crisis (00:45:28)
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!
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Chalkboard History: Civil War Movies (00:28:27)
In episode 10 of Chalkboard History, Joseph and Eric discuss their favorite (or not so favorite) Civil War movies, and examine how the Civil War has been portrayed in movies and popular media. They discuss how film interpretations shape public memory; which myths or truths get reinforced, and what gets lost when Hollywood retells history.
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Chalkboard History: Franklin Myths - What Really Happened? (00:32:23)
In today's episode of Chalkboard History, Joseph and Eric revisit some of the most persistent legends surrounding the Battle of Franklin and its aftermath. They separate fact from fiction, challenge common misconceptions, and show how stories about the battle have changed over time.
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Chalkboard History: Earl Van Dorn - The Drama (00:29:22)
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Tour Guide Talk: John Bell Hood and John Schofield (00:39:06)
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.
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Chalkboard History: The Battle of Spring Hill (00:35:47)
In this episode, Joseph Ricci and Eric Jacobson examine the November 29, 1864 clash at Spring Hill. The episode highlights how what became a missed opportunity for the Confederacy shaped the fate of the subsequent Battle of Franklin, and why Spring Hill matters beyond its minor casualties.
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Chalkboard History: Abraham Lincoln the Tyrant? (00:30:37)
In episode 4, Shelia Mullican and Eric Jacobson take a hard look at how Abraham Lincoln has been judged in history - as savior, liberator, … or tyrant. They examine criticisms of his wartime policies, question myths and memories around his legacy, and reflect on how public memory shapes our understanding of the Civil War.
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Chalkboard History: Who Is ”Nathan Perkins?” (00:31:45)
In this episode, Kristi Farrow and Eric Jacobson from The Battle of Franklin Trust dig into the identity behind the name Nathan Perkins - a man whose story reveals surprising connections to the Cheairs family. This episode honors unnamed lives, challenges assumptions, and offers a more inclusive, honest history of the war’s aftermath.
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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.
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