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Saturday in East Knoxville

Tennessee

We spent the day in East Knoxville, including visiting the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Listen to the latest episode to find out about the Center and African-American history in Knoxville, TN.

Perk City

A quick stop for coffee and a sweet snack.

  • Latte at Perk City
  • Inside Perk City

The Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Beck is Knoxville’s own African-American history museum, as well as research center and cultural exchange.

The Beck Cultural Exchange Center
  • African-American Obits
  • Old Fountain from segregation
  • LaKeisha Fears-Perez Work
  • The Pioneering Staircase
  • Green Books

Last Days of Autumn

Lunch at a local brewery.

  • Irish Stout
  • Cream Ale
  • Beer Cheese
  • Cajun Sausage
  • BBQ Pork

Thanks for visiting and listening to the latest episode! Stay safe and pack light!

LINKS

Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Perk City

Last Days of Autumn

W. James Taylor

Food & Drink Boston

Food and Drink, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Did I eat in Boston? Did I drink? Yes, yes, I did. Listen to the episode to find out where and what. Hint, there was Guinness involved. In addition to Boston eats, this episode includes the Derby in Salem, MA and some dining in Providence, Rhode Island.

Boston

  • Chowder at Clery’s
  • Cornbread at Union
  • Scallops at Union Oyster House
  • Inside the Union Oyster House
  • Montien menu
  • Pad Thai at Montien

Outside of Boston

  • Teddy Gallagher’s Irish Pub
  • A staple in Boston
  • Meatloaf from Teddy Gallagher’s
  • BYO Chicken Sandwich at TG
  • Phish and Chips from TG
  • Lobster Roll from Limey’s

Breweries

  • Gordo
  • Harpoon Irish Stout
  • Niyok at Trillium
  • Inside Harpoon

Providence

  • beer at East Bay Oyster House
  • Calamari
  • Steamed Mussels
  • Inside Knead Doughnuts
  • Blueberry Muffin
  • Chocolate Doughnut

Links

Clery’s

Teddy Gallagher’s

Montien Thai Restaurant

Union Oyster House

Harpoon Brewery

Limey’s Pub

Trillium Brewing Company

The Derby

Yoleni’s

East Bay Oyster Bar

Knead Doughnuts

Salem Massachusetts

Massachusetts

While in Boston, I knew that I had to make the trip up to Salem. Did I mention that it was October? So, on a Saturday, in October, I went to Salem. It was rainy and busy. The pics don’t show a lot of people because they were all at the witch museum. After Salem, I headed back into Boston to check out the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

  • Dixie Bull
  • Rachel Wall
  • Pirate Crew
  • Elizabeth Howe
  • Bridget Bishop
  • Susannah Martin
  • Martha Carrier
  • Pickman House
  • John Ward House
  • Salem Street Clock
  • Salem Street Scene
  • The Old Town Hall
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Links

Historic Salem

Museum of Fine Art Boston

New England Pirate Museum

Boston Part 3

Massachusetts

In the 3rd episode from Boston, MA. I finish up my first day with a visit to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and the Old State House. I tell the story of Crispus Attucks,  the first person killed in the Boston Massacre and the first American killed in the Revolutionary War. 

  • Me as Governor
    Sit in the comfy seat!
  • Steps inside the Artillery
    Steps inside the Ancient and Honorable Artillery.
  • Susanna Copley
    Susanna Copley, wife of artist John Singleton Copley
  • More info on Susanna
    More about Susanna
  • A photo of the Old State House
    The Old State House in Boston, MA

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Boston Massachusetts Part 1

Massachusetts

I’m starting off the new season with Boston, MA. Part 1 encompasses arrival and some histories. Arrival will give you some tips on public transportation to and from the airport and some info on the train systems. This episode will also cover the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail in the Back Bay East Area.

Arrival

  • Back Bay Station
  • On the Train
  • Inside the station
  • Station Clock

Women’s Heritage Trail

  • Boston Walking Trail
    Women’s Heritage Trail Park
  • Ireland Statue
  • America Statue
  • Gibson House
    Gibson House Museum
  • French Cultural Center
    French Cultural Center
  • Fisher College
    Fisher College
  • The College Club
    College Club Boston

Knoxville Breweries

Food and Drink, Tennessee

A quick review of breweries in Knoxville, TN. Knoxville is home to If you love beer, plan to visit, or live in the area, listen to this episode!

Schulz Bräu Brewing

  • Spring Pizza
  • Biergarten
  • Pilsner
  • Schwarzbier
  • Beer Garden at night

Pretentious Beer Co.

  • brewing
  • bar taps
  • Dog at bar

Crafty Bastard Brewery

  • Crafty Bastard
  • Crafty Bastard kegs
  • Crafty Bastard
Last Days of Autumn

Links for Knoxville Breweries

Schulz Bräu Brewing

Pretentious Beer Co.

Crafty Bastard Brewery

Last Days of Autumn

Balter Beerworks

Hexagon Brewing

Downtown Danville, KY

Kentucky

A quick visit to my hometown of Danville, KY. This episode features pizza, beer, history, and entertainment. Be sure to listen to the Jane Todd Crawford episode, too!

Bluegrass Pizza and Pub

A great beer selection and excellent pizza. The service was also top notch!

Pioneer Playhouse

An outdoor summer stock theatre.

  • The town at Pioneer Playhouse
  • The stage at the Playhouse
  • Ice Cream

Link

Pioneer Playhouse

Bluegrass Pizza and Pub

Constitution Square

Frank X. Walker In the podcast I said he doesn’t have a website, but it seems he does! Check it out!

Jane Todd Crawford

Kentucky

Jane Todd Crawford thought she might be having twins, at least that’s what a doctor told her. She was having abdominal pains and her abdomen was very swollen and enlarged. Dr. Ephraim McDowell, from Boyle County, over 60 miles came to see her in Green County, KY, and he realized she was not pregnant, but had a large ovarian tumor. Dr. McDowell told her that he would try to remove it if she would come to his home in Danville, KY.

  • Ephraim McDowell House Museum
  • MdDowell House Marker