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Founding Footprints

Podcast von WTJU-FM

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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/

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Episode S1E10 - Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and Civics Today: Monticello Cover

S1E10 - Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and Civics Today: Monticello

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. Learn more about visiting Monticello at monticello.org [http://monticello.org/]. And learn more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at visitchatlottesville.org [https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/] Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia [https://va250.org/] The Virginia Audio Collective [https://www.virginiaaudio.com/] at WTJU 91.1 FM [https://www.wtju.net/] Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and Ben Larsen and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions. Virginia is for History Lovers [https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/]

19. Dez. 2025 - 28 min
Episode S1E9 - Food Traditions of Virginia: Leni Sorenson Cover

S1E9 - Food Traditions of Virginia: Leni Sorenson

EPISODE NOTES 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. You can keep up with Leni Sorenson on her website: https://www.indigohouse.us/ [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/ [https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/] Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia [https://va250.org/] The Virginia Audio Collective [https://www.virginiaaudio.com/] at WTJU 91.1 FM [https://www.wtju.net/] Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions. Virginia is for History Lovers [https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/]

20. Nov. 2025 - 31 min
Episode S1E8 - Sapling to Sipping: Albemarle Ciderworks Cover

S1E8 - Sapling to Sipping: Albemarle Ciderworks

EPISODE NOTES 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.  You can find more information about Albemarle Ciderworks on their website: https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/ [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/ [https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/] Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia [https://va250.org/] The Virginia Audio Collective [https://www.virginiaaudio.com/] at WTJU 91.1 FM [https://www.wtju.net/] Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions. Virginia is for History Lovers [https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/]

31. Okt. 2025 - 17 min
Episode S1E7 - Grafting Europe and America: Barboursville Vineyards Cover

S1E7 - Grafting Europe and America: Barboursville Vineyards

EPISODE NOTES 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. You can find more information about Barboursville Vineyards on their website: https://www.bbvwine.com/ [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/ [https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/] Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia [https://va250.org/] The Virginia Audio Collective [https://www.virginiaaudio.com/] at WTJU 91.1 FM [https://www.wtju.net/] Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions. Virginia is for History Lovers [https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/]

2. Okt. 2025 - 24 min
Episode S1E6 - Not Your Average Buffet: Michie Tavern Cover

S1E6 - Not Your Average Buffet: Michie Tavern

EPISODE NOTES 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. You can find more information about Michie Tavern on their website: https://www.michietavern.com/ [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/ [https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/] Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia [https://va250.org/] The Virginia Audio Collective [https://www.virginiaaudio.com/] at WTJU 91.1 FM [https://www.wtju.net/] Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions. Virginia is for History Lovers [https://www.virginia.org/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/]

18. Sept. 2025 - 13 min
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