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Emerging Civil WarTalking Civil War Talk Radio (with Gerry Prokopowicz)Gerry Prokopowicz, host of Civil War Talk Radio, brings his smooth radio voice to the Emerging Civil War Podcast to talk about his 20+ years of interviewing some of the top luminaries in the field. Prokopowicz began podcasting in 2004--before "podcasting" was even a thing!This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure atcivilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.
2025-02-1150 min
Addressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI 2023 Conference- Reflecting on Lincoln in the 21st Century- Gerry ProkopowiczGerry Prokopowicz (Civil War Talk Radio) is not just a podcast pioneer. Gerald J. Prokopowicz specializes in Public History and the Civil War era. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan, and practiced law for several years in Chicago. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, and served for nine years as the Lincoln Scholar at the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he co-wrote the award winning permanent exhibit "Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment," and edited the quarterly bulletin Lincoln Lore. As a professor of public h...
2023-06-2358 minCivil War Talk Radio1933-Gerry Prokopowicz-Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PAAlmost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA. Gerry interviews several people while attending the yearly conference.
2023-06-1400 minCivil War Talk Radio1914-Gerry Prokopowicz - Bad Civil War History BooksGerry Prokopowicz talks about bad Civil War history books.
2022-12-1400 minCivil War Talk Radio1834-Gerry Prokopowicz-Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg CollegeGerry Prokopowicz, our host....Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
2022-06-1500 minCivil War Talk Radio1534-Gerry Prokopowicz-Almost live, from the 2019 Civil War Institute at Gettysburg CollegeAlmost live, from the 2019 Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
2019-06-1900 min
History with Mark BielskiThe Lincoln Assassination and the Sultana DisasterProfessor Gerry Prokopowicz wraps up the Lincoln discussion with some points about the assassination in April 1865. Mark gives background and the basic story of the Sultana tragedy, America's greatest maritime disaster that occurred that same month.
2018-04-0523 min
History with Mark BielskiCivil War and Abraham Lincoln: Part IMark discusses the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln with historian Gerry Prokopowicz.
2018-03-2841 minCivil War Talk Radio1330-Gerry Prokopowicz-This Hallowed Ground ToursGerry Prokopowicz takes us on a virtual tour of This Hallowed Ground Tours
2017-05-0300 minCivil War Talk Radio1016-Gerry Prokopowicz-Did Lincoln Own Slaves?...and more.Gerry Prokopowicz, author of "Did Lincoln Own Slaves?" Gerry discusses Lincoln and other topics in this special call-in show where listeners get to talk directly with Gerry and ask any questions they may have about the Lincoln, the Civil War and more.
2014-02-1200 minCivil War Talk Radio524-Gerry Prokopowicz-A Tribute to David Herbert Donald, Lincoln ScholarThe late David Herbert Donald passed one week prior to this show. He was a Lincln scholar. A mentor and friend of Gerry Prokopowicz. Gerry talks about the life and works of David Herbert Donald.
2009-05-2200 minCivil War Talk Radio513 -Gerry Prokopowicz-Best and Worst in Civil War HistoryGerry discusses The State of Civil War History and events surrounding Lincoln in the past year and to celebrate the paperback release of Gerry's book, 'Did Lincoln Own Slaves.'
2009-01-0900 minCivil War Talk Radio430 -Gerry Prokopowicz-The Lincoln Museum ClosingGerry looks back at the history of the Lincoln Museum, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The museum was started in 1928 and closed in 2008. Gerry had worked at the museum for 9 years.
2008-06-1300 minCivil War Talk Radio430b -Gerry Prokopowicz-The Lincoln Museum ClosingPart 2 - Gerry looks back at the history of the Lincoln Museum, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The museum was started in 1928 and closed in 2008. Gerry had worked at the museum for 9 years.
2008-06-1300 minCivil War Talk Radio430c -Gerry Prokopowicz-The Lincoln Museum ClosingPart 3 - Gerry looks back at the history of the Lincoln Museum, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The museum was started in 1928 and closed in 2008. Gerry had worked at the museum for 9 years.
2008-06-1300 minCivil War Talk Radio415 -Gerry Prokopowicz-Who the Heck is This Guy Anyway?This is the show of all shows....we finally get to learn more about Gerry and his various works on the Civil War. This show marks the kick-off of the 'Did Lincoln Own Slaves' worldwide book tour.
2008-01-1800 minCivil War Talk Radio415b -Gerry Prokopowicz-Who the Heck is This Guy Anyway?Part 2 - This is the show of all shows....we finally get to learn more about Gerry and his various works on the Civil War. This show marks the kick-off of the 'Did Lincoln Own Slaves' worldwide book tour.
2008-01-1800 minCivil War Talk Radio415c -Gerry Prokopowicz-Who the Heck is This Guy Anyway?Part 3 - This is the show of all shows....we finally get to learn more about Gerry and his various works on the Civil War. This show marks the kick-off of the 'Did Lincoln Own Slaves' worldwide book tour.
2008-01-1800 minCivil War Talk Radio211 -David Long-Live From Gettysburg, with David LongIf you haven't been to Gettysburg in a while, you may not realize how much has changed, much for the better! Listen to an audio snapshot of Gettysburg as the town prepares to commemorate the anniversary of Lincoln's Address, with host Gerry Prokopowicz and guest David Long, author of The Jewel of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln's Re-election and the End of Slavery.
2005-11-1800 minCivil War Talk Radio211b -David Long-Live From Gettysburg, with David LongPart 2 - If you haven't been to Gettysburg in a while, you may not realize how much has changed, much for the better! Listen to an audio snapshot of Gettysburg as the town prepares to commemorate the anniversary of Lincoln's Address, with host Gerry Prokopowicz and guest David Long, author of The Jewel of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln's Re-election and the End of Slavery.
2005-11-1800 minCivil War Talk Radio211c -David Long-Live From Gettysburg, with David LongPart 3 - If you haven't been to Gettysburg in a while, you may not realize how much has changed, much for the better! Listen to an audio snapshot of Gettysburg as the town prepares to commemorate the anniversary of Lincoln's Address, with host Gerry Prokopowicz and guest David Long, author of The Jewel of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln's Re-election and the End of Slavery.
2005-11-1800 min