In this episode, we step into the misty crossroads of memory and myth, where history lingers and the past refuses to rest. Joined by Lynsey Allie, Director of the Botetourt County Historical Society, and investigative medium Laine Crosby, we wander through the area's most enduring ghost stories— from whispered Fincastle legends to spirits said to haunt old homesteads and forgotten spaces. Along the way, we explore why we cling to these tales, what they reveal about our fears and hopes, and ho...
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In this episode, we step into the misty crossroads of memory and myth, where history lingers and the past refuses to rest. Joined by Lynsey Allie, Director of the Botetourt County Historical Society, and investigative medium Laine Crosby, we wander through the area's most enduring ghost stories— from whispered Fincastle legends to spirits said to haunt old homesteads and forgotten spaces. Along the way, we explore why we cling to these tales, what they reveal about our fears and hopes, and ho...
Episode 07: Old as Dirt Part II: The Shoulders of Giants
Forgotten Fields Project
19 minutes
11 months ago
Episode 07: Old as Dirt Part II: The Shoulders of Giants
In this episode, two prominent and respected members of Botetourt County— Anita Firebaugh and John Alderson— take us on a journey through our rich past, sharing historical and personal stories from the early days that shaped the region we know today. As they recount the challenges, triumphs, and milestones that laid the foundation for the county’s future, we pose the question: "Have you forgotten?" Join us for a reflection on how the past continues to influence the present—and why remembering...
Forgotten Fields Project
In this episode, we step into the misty crossroads of memory and myth, where history lingers and the past refuses to rest. Joined by Lynsey Allie, Director of the Botetourt County Historical Society, and investigative medium Laine Crosby, we wander through the area's most enduring ghost stories— from whispered Fincastle legends to spirits said to haunt old homesteads and forgotten spaces. Along the way, we explore why we cling to these tales, what they reveal about our fears and hopes, and ho...