Founding Footprints

VA250 and WTJU 91.1 FM present Founding Footprints, a podcast tracing the legacy of the Revolutionary era in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. Listen as Dr. Benjamin Bernard explores the history and culture of the region, reflecting on the 250 years since the American Revolution. You can find travel itineraries for your own historic adventure at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/And you can find more information about Virginia's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at https://va250.org/Virginia is for History Lovers - https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/

Founding Footprints is a arts podcast hosted by WTJU-FM, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #10

  Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and Civics Today: Monticello

  Dec 19, 202529 minS1

  <h1></h1> <p>Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson, is a World Heritage Site, but it is also a significant site of local history in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We spoke with historian Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Monticello, about how to understand the site, how the museum encourages civic engagement, and the significance of the 1776–2026 anniversary.</p> <p>Learn more about visiting Monticello at monticello.org. And learn more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at visitchatlottesville.org</p> <p>Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Colle...

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  Episode #9

  Food Traditions of Virginia: Leni Sorenson

  Nov 20, 202531 minS1

  <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Food is one of the most accessible (and delightful) ways we gain insight into a culture. In this episode, we speak with Leni Sorenson, a culinary historian and farmer, whose emphasis on Black cooks and rural life ways helps frame our conceptions of food in Virginia.</p> <p>You can keep up with Leni Sorenson on her website: https://www.indigohouse.us/ And learn more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/</p> <p>Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in...

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  Episode #8

  Sapling to Sipping: Albemarle Ciderworks

  Oct 30, 202517 minS1

  <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Apple cultivation has a deep history that intertwines with the European settlement of North America. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we learn about apple trees and hard cider from Charlotte Shelton, one of the owners of Albemarle Ciderworks. </p> <p>You can find more information about Albemarle Ciderworks on their website: https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/ And even more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/</p> <p>Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Collective at W...

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  Episode #7

  Grafting Europe and America: Barboursville Vineyards

  Oct 2, 202524 minS1

  <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Today, Virginia Wine is gaining international recognition. While Thomas Jefferson dreamed of making. rather than importing, his own wine, it would take centuries for that cultivation to become reliably successful. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Luca Paschina, the General Manager and Winemaker at Barboursville Vineyards.</p> <p>You can find more information about Barboursville Vineyards on their website: https://www.bbvwine.com/ And even more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/</p> <p>Founding Footprints is a production of VA250...

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  Episode #6

  Not Your Average Buffet: Michie Tavern

  Sep 18, 202514 minS1

  <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Tucked just a half mile from Monticello is a Southern dining experience unlike any other. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Greg MacDonald, the Executive Director of the historic Michie Tavern.</p> <p>You can find more information about Michie Tavern on their website: https://www.michietavern.com/ And even more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/</p> <p>Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Collective at WTJU 91.1 FM</p> <p>Hosted...

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