The Object of History

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)

Earlier in this special season of The Object of History, we discussed Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold's capture of Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775. On this bonus episode, Fort Ticonderoga's Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle tells us about what happened after Henry Knox departed the Fort with seized artillery as well as how the Fort played a role in the remainder of the Revolution.
Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-bonus-episode-Ticonderoga 
Email us at podcast@masshist.org.
Listen to Season 5, Episode 3
Episode Special Guest:
Dr. Matthew Keagle is the Curator at Fort Ticonderoga, where he oversees one of the largest collections of 18th-century military material culture in North America. He holds a PhD from the Bard Graduate Center, and his research focuses on the American Revolution and the material world of 18th-century warfare.
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)

In this episode, we discuss how various institutions in Massachusetts are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. We speak with Angela Tate, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History, to discuss their exhibit, "Black Voices of the Revolution." We then travel to Concord, MA to visit the Old Manse and learn about the house that experienced two revolutions in American history from Property Manager with the Trustees of Reservations, Rachael Robinson. Back at the MHS, we examine our own exhibit titled "Declaring Independence" with Brandon McGrath-Neely, Library Assistant at the MHS.
Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-episode-7-Commemorating-American-Revolution 
Email us at podcast@masshist.org.
Episode Special Guests:
Angela T. Tate is Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket. A historian, curator, and writer, her work explores Black history, public memory, and the stories communities tell about themselves across generations.
Rachael Robinson has been Property Manager of the Old Manse and Fruitlands since summer 2025. She has a BA and MLitt in the field of archaeology from the University's of Bristol and Glasgow, respectively, and she has worked in museums for over 20 years. 
Brandon McGrath-Neely is a Library Assistant 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)

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)

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.
Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-episode-5-Invasion-Canada 
Episode Special Guest:
Luc Nicole-Labrie is involved in heritage interpretation and preservation since 2001. Having studied history, tourism management and heritage interpretation in university, he brings a unique perspective in the field as someone who has experience as a field interpreter, as a guide, as a supervisor, as a manager and as a historian. Working at the National Battlefields Commission (Québec City, Canada) since 2007, he now acts as the Senior History Advisor for the organization. He helped create numerous exhibitions, interpretive activities, and lectures. 
 
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)