
Shaka Stories
Hear fascinating stories of both history and legend from Hawaii, Utah, and Arizona!
Podcasting since 2022 • 160 episodes
Shaka Stories
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The Jennie Wade House - A Historical Gettysburg Story
[Transcript]For a small fee, the Jenny Wade House offers guided tours inside, and it's actually one of my favorite tours in Gettysburg. Let's jump right in to the summer of 1863. By June, the American Civil War was in its third year.&nb...
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John J. Smith - A Beacon Hill Story
John was born free in Richmond, Virginia, and he moved to Boston in the 1840s. Here he became a barber, a community activist, and even a state legislator. He lived in this house from 1878 to 1893, but one of the most interesting stories of his ...
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Lahaina’s Past, the Fire, and the Hope to Rebuild
[Transcript]Up next, we'll pass through Lahaina town. Now, Lahaina means cruel or merciless sun, which reflects the area's sunny climate and low rainfall. Before it became a popular tourist destination, this harbor town had a colorful a...
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The Legend of the Running Eagle - A Glacier National Park Story
[Transcript]Alright folks, right now we're winding our way down Highway 49, also known as Looking Glass Road. It was named after the famous Nez Perce leader and battle strategist Looking Glass. Now, while I'm going to take us straight i...
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Battlefield Sallie - A Gettysburg National Military Park Story
[Transcript]Sally Ann Jarrett, or just Sally to her friends, was one tough soldier, even though she was only two feet tall. Sally joined the Union's 11th Pennsylvania Infantry in May of 1861, while the men were training in Westchester, ...
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