Beaver County History Podcast

Into the Wilds Engaging Local History at Clarion University and Beyond Jeffrey Diamond | Marc Sanko On episode 19 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Clarion University history professors Jeffrey Diamond and Marc Sanko about teaching history and using podcasting to creatively engage students and community members around local history at Clarion University and throughout the great northern region of Pennsylvania. Clarion Communications professor Matt Albright helps produce the...

Indigenous Perspectives on Native Americans and Local History David Holoweiko | Mark Grago | Michael Kishbucher | Tony Lavorgne On episode 18 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with public historians David Holoweiko, Mark Grago, Michael Kishbucher, and Tony Lavorgne about the complicated cultures and histories of Native Americans in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. According to the latest census data, .2% of Beaver Countians self identify as "American Indian" -- a governmental label...

Lauraly Burnecke & Bob Porter Beaver County Genealogy & History Center On episode 17 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Lauraly Burnecke and Bob Porter of the Beaver County Genealogy & History Center. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! If you like our podcast, please help us continue this great educational program. Show your support by making a financial donation, underwriting the podcast, or advertising your business or service on...

Dave Foster & Judy Foster | Beaver County Bluegrass On episode 14 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk about bluegrass music in Beaver County with Dave Foster and Judy Foster, whose band East of Enon is part of small but vibrant community of local Americana musicians. This episode launches our Beaver County Music Heritage oral history initiative. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! If you like our podcast, please help us continue this...

Community Storytelling @ Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Co. On episode 13 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we celebrate community storytelling with Bethany Canzenella Warren at the Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company. This event’s theme is “renewal,” featuring real-life stories by Jim Adams, Scott Colburn, and Kevin Farkas, with music by Craig Bennett. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! If you like our podcast, please help us continue this great...

Karen Florence & Florence Cuspard Lott | Beaver County Soul Food On episode 12 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Karen Florence and Florence Cuspard Lott about the African-American experience in Beaver County, and why it is important to recognize soul food as a significant part of black history and heritage. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! If you like our podcast, please help us continue this great educational program. Show...

Brenda Applegate | Beaver County History Coalition On episode 11 of the Beaver County History Podcast, we talk with Brenda Applegate of the Beaver County History Coalition about the importance of local history and the need to support community organizations that safeguard history for now and future generations. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! If you like our podcast, please help us continue this great educational program. Show your support by...

Beaver County History | Shippingport ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 4 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about Shippingport, the world's first commercial atomic power station constructed in Beaver County. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam 3”), Josiah Savary (Flight Delays”). ©Beaver...

Beaver County History | Patterson Heights Incline SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! If you like our podcast, please help us continue this great educational program. Show your support by making a financial donation, underwriting the podcast, or advertising your business or service on the show. Donate now or contact us about sponsorships and advertising. jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3943').owlCarousel({ items : 1, smartSpeed...

Beaver County History | Ing-Rich ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 9 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about the Ingram-Richardson manufacturing company (Ing-Rich), one of the world’s leading porcelain-enamel metal fabricators located in Beaver Falls for six decades. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne...

Beaver County History | Thirty-Six BV-9 ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 8 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about the archeological site “Thirty-Six BV-9,” Beaver County’s world-famous pre-historic discovery buried along the banks of the Ohio River. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam...

Beaver County History | Wallace City ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 7 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about Beaver County’s first great oil boom—and bust—at Wallace City at the dawn of the 20th century. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam 3”), Josiah Savary (Flight Delays”). ©Beaver...

Beaver County History | Merrick Art Gallery ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 6 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about the visionary beginning of New Brighton’s Merrick Art Gallery and its grand collection of European art. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam 3”), Josiah Savary (Flight...

Beaver County History | Point of Beginning ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 5 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about the Beaver County survey point marking the official land measurement for westward expansion of the United States in 1786. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam 3”), Josiah...

Beaver County History | Aaron Burr ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 3 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about Aaron Burr’s boat building connection to Beaver County and his treasonous plot against the United States. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”), Rheyne (“Ambient Jam 3”), Josiah Savary (Flight Delays”)....

Beaver County History | Legionville ABOUT THIS EPISODE On episode 1 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about Conway Yards, located in the boroughs of Conway and Freedom along the Ohio River. Conway Yards was the largest freight yard in the world from 1956 until 1980. This episode was recorded March 17, 2018 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Host: Scott Reinard. Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko. Music (available on SoundCloud.com): Beatbreaker (“Subi”),...

Beaver County History | Conway Yard On episode 1 of the Beaver County History Podcast, host Scott Reinard talks about Conway Yards. This famous rail yard is located in the towns of Conway and Freedom along the Ohio River. Between 1956 and 1980, Conway Yards was the largest freight yard in the world. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PODCASTING Let’s keep community-based local podcasting alive! Help us continue this great educational program. Show your support by making a financial donation, underwriting the...