Host Mike Harding hits the road, his first stop: West Virginia. In this episode, Mike takes us deep into the history and culture of the Mountain State. The episode features the origins of John Denver's song Take Me Home, Country Roads, West Virginia's origins as a state during the Civil War, infamous rebel spy Belle Boyd, notorious coal country hotel The Dun Glen and the bunker which would house congress in the event of a nuclear war from 1962-1992. Enjoy the journey through the mountains. This episode features music from The Country Store Opry.
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In this episode, host Mike Harding takes us on an historical romp through his hometown of Washington D.C. With stories about the city's founding, the boundary stones that mark its border, the origins of the 7th inning stretch, how the Gin Rickey became D.C's official cocktail and of a local businessman who started a global brand, you are sure to walk away wanting more. As entertaining as it is educational. Kick back and enjoy.
Welcome to the first episode of American Anthology. In this episode, I present four stories from my travels to help you get to know me a little better. I hope you enjoy it!