The Object of History

The extraordinary collections of the MHS tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. Each episode of the podcast takes you on a behind the scenes tour of that vast collection. If you are someone who loves to learn about history through material objects and manuscripts, then this podcast is for you.This show uses materials by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk).

The Object of History is a history podcast hosted by Massachusetts Historical Society, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Massachusetts Historical Society hosts The Object of History, a history show with 53 episodes published.

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  The Object of History

  Revisiting Maine and the Arnold Expedition

  Sep 14, 202636 minS5

  Earlier in this special season of The Object of History, we discussed Revolutionary-era Maine and the burning of Falmouth in 1775. On this bonus episode, we are again joined by Tiffany Link, Collections Curator at the Maine Historical Society and cohost of the Mainely History podcast. She tells us more about the Arnold Expedition as well as how the Maine Historical Society is marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This episode was produced in collaboration with Mainely History , the podcast hosted by Ian Saxine and Tiffany Link. Learn more here . Pathways to Freedom: Maine Stories of the American Revolution , which features the Burning of Falmouth as well as other major events, is currently on view at the Maine Historical Society until December 31, 2026. Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-bonus-episode-Maine Email us at podcast@masshist.org . Listen to Season 5, Episode 4 Episode Special Guest: Tiffany Link is the Collections Curator for Maine Historical Society (MeHS). Formerly, Tiffany worked for ten years as the MeHS research librarian, developing an intimate knowledge of the collection and appreciation for researchers' needs. As Collections Curator, she handles all collection donations and researches existing collections to enhance their stories. She also assists with, and sometimes curates, MeHS exhibits. She holds B.A. in History and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree. She grew up in Missouri and now lives in Gorham, ME with her husband and two (adorable) dogs. She enjoys reading, hiking, true crime, and traveling to historic sites. This episode uses materials from: Cloudbank by Podington Bear ( Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported ) Psychic by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk) Curious Nature by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)

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  Episode #6

  South Carolina in the Revolution

  Jun 14, 202647 minS5

  On this episode, we travel beyond the northeast to examine South Carolina in the Revolutionary War. We examine the Siege of Charleston and compare the town's experience to that of Boston. Note that, although American forces besieged British troops in Boston, at Charleston, those roles were reversed and American forced held the city against an ultimately victorious British army. We also discuss the significance of Henry Laurens, a founding father from South Carolina who was highly regarded by John Adams. We are joined by Elizabeth Chew, CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society, and Greg Brooking, author and historian of the American Revolution in the South. At the MHS, we examine several items related to the Revolution in South Carolina and are joined by a special guest. Reference Librarian Daniel Hinchen also reprises his role as John Adams. This episode was produced in collaboration with From the Vault: The SCHS Podcast . We encourage you to listen to their upcoming episode highlighting the relationship between two founding fathers: John Adams and Henry Laurens. Learn more here . Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-episode-6-South-Carolina Email us at podcast@masshist.org . Episode Special Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Chew became CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society in January 2024. A public historian, curator, and educator, she has worked at museums and history organizations for over thirty years. Prior to arriving in Charleston, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Curator at James Madison's Montpelier in Orange, Virginia and as Curator at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville. She received a BA from Yale University, an MA from the University of London, and a Ph.D. from UNC- Chapel Hill. Dr. Brooking is high school teacher in Fulton County, GA and the author of From Empire to Revolution: Sir James Wright and the Price of Loyalty in Georgia . Daniel Hinchen is a Reference Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society. This episode uses materials from: Cloudbank by Podington Bear ( Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported ) Psychic by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk) Curious Nature by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)

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  Episode #5

  Making War Part III: Benedict Arnold and the Invasion of Canada

  May 14, 202642 minS5

  <p>This is the final episode of a three-part look at the geography, characters, and events that shaped the first years of the American Revolution. In looking at the American Invasion of Canada (1775-1776) we are joined by Luc Nicole-Labrie, the Senior History Advisor at the National Battlefields Commission in Québec. Back at the MHS, we also examine a few items from the collections that shed light on the difficulties of this endeavor to make Québec the fourteenth colony in rebellion.</p> <p>Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-episode-5-Invasion-Canada </p> <p>E...

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  Making War Part II: "He has plundered our Seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our Towns, and destroyed the Lives of our People"

  Apr 14, 202640 minS5

  <p>This is part two out of a three-part look at the geography, characters, and events that shaped the first years of the American Revolution. In this episode, we discuss Revolutionary-era Maine and the burning of Falmouth in 1775. We visited the Maine Historical Society to discuss the bombardment of present-day Portland by Captain Henry Mowat and the Royal Navy as well as how residents viewed the conflict. We are joined by Tiffany Link, Collections Curator at the Maine Historical Society and co-host of the Mainely History podcast. We also examine two documents in the Massachusetts Historical Society's collections relating to...

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  Episode #3

  Making War Part I: The Knox Diary and Seizing Ticonderoga's Cannons

  Mar 14, 202647 minS5

  <p>On this episode of The Object of History, we begin a three-part narrative about the geography, characters, and events that shaped the first years of the American Revolution. Part one starts in May of 1775 at Fort Ticonderoga, New York, on the banks of Lake Champlain.  We are joined by Fort Ticonderoga's Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle to discuss the capture of the fort, the colonists' dire need for artillery to break the siege at Boston, and how the Canadian campaign developed in the summer and fall of that year. We also speak with Samantha Couture, Nora Saltonstall Conservator & Preservation Librarian a...

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