Signs of Our Time
Have you ever stopped to read a historical marker as you traveled across the US? Perhaps you’ve wondered if there was more to the story.
This podcast seeks to reveal the story behind the story from America's roadside historical markers. We explore the facts and sometimes quirky and unusual background information making our heritage even more fascinating.
Let me know if you have an unusual historical marker we can explore. americanhistoricalmarkers@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
Signs of Our Time
Latest Episodes
Episode 22 - The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
There are countless great events across the great states of America. These capture the history and culture of the areas. Some are known only to local inhabitants. But one race is known world wide. It is the Alaskan Idita...
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Episode 21 - Where The Southern Cross the Dog
Mississippi is known for many things. Perhaps you have something original from Mississippi that is special to you. Many people enjoy blues music which has its roots in Mississippi. In this episode I look at an unusual t...
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Episode 20 - Father Thomas Frederick Price and the Nazareth Orphanage
We pass by many historical markers without realizing the piece of history commemorated on it. We might even read the marker but miss even more information. Such is the marker in Willmington, North Carolina dedicated to Father Thomas...
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