Trail of Tears
We are joined on this very interesting and timely subject by two experts in Graydon
Mark
I Have Always Wondered…
Do you have a question about Memphis history that has so far not been answered?
Happy New Year from the Our Memphis History Team
What can be said about 2020 that hasn’t already been said? It was a tough
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 3
In this final installment of our 3 part series on the 1978 Firefighter strike, we
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 2
Welcome back for our second installment of the three part series about the events of
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 1
We are pleased to present a 3 part series on one of our most requested
Latinos In Memphis
In this episode we talk all things in the Memphis Latino Community. From the beginning
Welcome to the Team – Willy Bearden
We are pleased and honored to announce that Willy Bearden has joined the OMH team.
Lucius McGehee – Memphis Reborn 1880-1886
Our guest this episode is noted Memphis author Lucius McGehee. We discuss his latest book,
John Harkins
We at Our Memphis History are sadden today to report the passing of one of
April 2020 Update – COVID-19 And The Future
Hi everyone, just a quick episode to update you on the goings on of the
Elmwood Cemetery
Opened in 1852, more than two miles outside of the then city limits, Elmwood has
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Join us as we discuss what could arguably be our most controversial person and subject
How I Work: John Robilio
John has been a part of the Our Memphis History from the very beginning. He
How I Work: Douglas Cupples
Doug Cupples holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in political science, and a Ph.D. in history
How I Work: Mike Vanelli
Mike is another one of our earliest team members, He has done everything from moderating
How I Work: Drew Canale
The How I Work series shines a spotlight on our researchers, contributors and others who
The Last Segregated Hour
We’ve all heard the phrase “11:00 Sunday is the most segregated hour of the week”,
Boy Scouts in Memphis
From the beginning of the 20th century to present day there have been active and
Join Us For A Live Conversation!
We’re excited to be speaking with the good folks over at West Tennessee Historical Society,
Mayhem in Memphis
Memphis was not always the genteel city on the river that we all remember. We’ve
Levitt Shell
Join Joe & Mark as we walk through the history of the Levitt Shell, AKA
South Main District
This episode revolves around the buildings, businesses, hotels and people of the South main District
Forever Young Senior Veterans
Join us as we celebrate our veterans and the incredible work being done by Forever
Martin Luther King Day
We pause to reflect on this day of remembrance and service to reread the words