
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 • 15 episodes
Signs of Our Time
Latest Episodes
Episode 15 - Drummer Boy William Horsfall
The highest military award of our nation is the Congressional Medal of Honor. It is awarded for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. Those awarded the Medal of Honor are amazing as they put their life aside in ef...
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Episode 14 - The Rooster Bridge
Many bridges throughout America have fascinating stories about them. Many have historical markers documenting something significant about the bridge. It might be the highest, longest, biggest, or most expensive. Or, something ...
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Episode 13 - Derwent Farm ~ Former Home of Robert E. Lee
To many, the period of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 was among the most dangerous times for our nation. The effects of this tragic period in our history are still felt today. Following the civil war, many worked to heal our...
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Episode 12 - Abraham Lincoln ~ Famous President and Duelist
There are many ways to settle arguments and disagreements. If the situation is strong enough, some in the past would challenge the offender to a fight to the death known as a duel. Generally, duels were between men but there ...
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