Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 41 minutes ago
In an age of online hot takes and historical oversimplification, it’s more important than ever to engage with public history thoughtfully. Join Eric and Shelia in this episode of Chalkboard History as they explore why visiting historic sites, like Carnton, Carter House, and Rippa Villa, and listening to multiple perspectives are essential to understanding the full picture of our past.
Let’s talk about why nuance isn’t optional in history, and how we can all do a better job of learning from it.
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The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War.
⌲Website: boft.org
⌲Instagram: instagram.com/boft1864
⌲Facebook: facebook.com/BOFT1864
⌲Podcast: boftdispatch.podbean.com
#publichistory #historymatters #carnton #carterhouse #rippavilla #thebattleoffranklin #thebattleofspringhill #thecivilwar #americanhistory
In an age of online hot takes and historical oversimplification, it’s more important than ever to engage with public history thoughtfully. Join Eric and Shelia in this episode of Chalkboard History as they explore why visiting historic sites, like Carnton, Carter House, and Rippa Villa, and listening to multiple perspectives are essential to understanding the full picture of our past.
Let’s talk about why nuance isn’t optional in history, and how we can all do a better job of learning from it.
Please like, subscribe, and comment!
The mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War.
⌲Website: boft.org
⌲Instagram: instagram.com/boft1864
⌲Facebook: facebook.com/BOFT1864
⌲Podcast: boftdispatch.podbean.com
#publichistory #historymatters #carnton #carterhouse #rippavilla #thebattleoffranklin #thebattleofspringhill #thecivilwar #americanhistory
