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Boom Goes the History

Boom Goes the History

By: American Battlefield Trust
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 Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration.American Battlefield Trust World
Episodes
  • 99: The Largest Surrender of the Civil War, Bennett Place, Civil War North Carolina

    99: The Largest Surrender of the Civil War, Bennett Place, Civil War North Carolina
    Jan 13 2026

    Join Kris White for this in-depth tour of the Bennett Place State Historic Site in North Carolina, where Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his Confederate forces to William T. Sherman in late April, 1865.
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    24 mins
  • 98: Bentonville at The Cole Plantation, Civil War North Carolina

    98: Bentonville at The Cole Plantation, Civil War North Carolina
    Jan 6 2026

    In this episode Chief Historian Garry Adelman is joined by special guests Derrick Brown and Colby Stevens. Stay tuned until the end for an impromptu stop at the Cole Plantation!
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    42 mins
  • 97: Battle of Wyse Fork, Civil War North Carolina

    97: Battle of Wyse Fork, Civil War North Carolina
    Dec 30 2025

    After capturing Wilmington, North Carolina in February of 1865, Union forces led by John Schofield moved inland to face Joseph E. Johnston and Braxton Bragg. Kris White gives a breakdown of the battle from the Wyse Fork battle monument in Kinston, NC.
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    18 mins
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