Heritage Hub Podcast
This podcast is hosted by the Marion County Public Library in Lebanon, Kentucky. Each episode we will be exploring the history of Marion County, Kentucky.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 16: Indigenous People of Marion County Pt. 2
In part two, Stephen shares with us the Indigenous people that passed through what would one day become modern day Marion County. He shares with us the artifacts that have been found and other evidence of settlements in the past.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:28
Episode 15: Indigenous People of Marion County Pt. 1
In this episode James Spragens sits down with returning guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen shares with us an introduction to Indigenous people in the United States, narrowing his focus to Marion County. This is a two part episode, as we...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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43:37
Episode 14: Recollections on The Cornbread Mafia
In this episode we return to our interview with John Bramel. He shares with us his time covering the news on The Cornbread Mafia at its peak and his experience as a photographer. Bramel also shares with us what he hopes to see for the fut...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:31
Episode 13: Interview w/ John Bramel
In this episode, James sits down with John Bramel to discuss his career in journalism in Marion County and the surrounding counties. He provides a snapshot of the transition newspapers have taken over the year.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:59
Episode 12: Geology of Marion County Pt. 2
In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times througho...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:04
Episode 11: Geology of Marion County Pt. 1
In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times througho...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:52
Episode 10: Crossroads Interview with Nancy Lyon
In this interview Nancy Lyon discusses the changes she has seen in Loretto and how those changes impacted her family owned business: Lyon's Store. Mrs. Lyon shares with us her journey in writing her book St. Francis of Assisi beginnings
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:07
Episode 9: Crossroads Interview with Stanley Gaddie Pt. 2
This is part 2 of the Stanley Gaddie interview, please listen to part 1 first. As the interview concludes Stanley Gaddie leaves us with his thoughts on what the future may hold for Highview.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:40
Episode 8: Crossroads Interview with Stanley Gaddie Pt.1
This episode is the first in a series of episodes curated from the interviews conducted in preparation of the Crossroads Exhibit that occurred during the summer of 2021 in Loretto. In this interview Stanley Gaddie discusses the changes he...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:10
Episode 7: Raywick
In this episode Gerald Thompson returns to talk to James about the history of Raywick, Kentucky. Raywick is a community in Marion county that is west of Lebanon and as these two talk they help bring the history of the community to life.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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55:31
Episode 6.5: Bonus St. Mary's
James and Gerald revisit St. Mary's to discuss the evolution of the school that is currently in St. Mary's.Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expressed by speakers on the Heritage Hub Podcast are those of the contributing speakers a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:41
Episode 6: St. Mary's
Our Host James sits down with local historian, Gerald Thompson, to discuss the history of St. Mary's and St. Mary's Seminary. They dive into how St. Mary's was founded by Settlers moving to Kentucky from Maryland and how the descendants of thos...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:43
Episode 5: Wallace Kelly
In this episode James dives into the topic of Wallace Kelly: his life and his works. For additional information on Wallace Kelly's work or to watch the films created by Wallace Kelly please check out the webpage for episode 5 on the Mario...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:27
Episode 4: Architecture of Lebanon
Our host, James Spragens, interviews Architect David Hennen on the architecture of Lebanon. David Hennen resides in one of the historic homes in Lebanon, the Hundley house. James Spragens also lives in one of the historic homes of Lebanon, Myrt...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:32
Episode 3: Trains of Marion County
In this episode James interviews Sr. Eleanor Craig and Maison Young about the history of the railroads in Marion County and shares with our listener an upcoming exhibit that will be held at the Loretto City Hall in July 2021. Discl...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:01
Episode 2: Tales of Rosenwald School
In this episode, James Spragens speaks with Ann Simpson about Rosenwald School in Lebanon, Kentucky. Ann graduated from Rosenwald School in 1958, she shares with us stories from her school days and what life was like going to a segregated schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:46