Join staff from the St. Charles, Illinois, History Museum for a wide-ranging discussion of the history of the St. Charles community. Special guests, unique item discussions, and more.
In this episode, Steve Gibson and Eric Krupa will be discussing St. Charles's role in the Underground Railroad, including some new information Eric has discovered. Brought to you by the Saint Charles History Museum in Saint Charles, Illinois.
4 Feb 2025
Remembering Greyhound 6/4/1932 - 2/4/1965
Guests Nancy Brejc and Jan Heine join Steve Gibson to talk about Col. Baker's record-setting trotter, Greyhound on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Greyhound's death. Includes Greyhound's 1935 Hambletonian win, his record-setting mile time, and his life after racing. Nancy and Jan detail their efforts to save Greyhound's magnificent stall and transport it to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY.
4 Jun 2024
Music in St. Charles w/Dean Milano
Dean Milano, musician, writer, and all -around music man, joins Eric and Steve on this podcast to talk about music in St. Charles, as well as all of the history in music in Chicago. Dean’s musical journey dates back to the mid-60s and he’s been in over 75 bands. He’s the author of “The Chicago Music Scene: 60s and 70s”. He’s also a toy and plastic model collector. Fasten your seat belts because this podas is going to cover a LOT of ground! Enjoy!
24 May 2024
Chicago Radio Beginnings w/Steve Darnall
Steve Darnall, host of “Those Were The Days” on WDCB (90.9 FM), and publisher of the Nostalgia Digest (http://nostalgiadigest.com), talks about the beginnings of radio in Chicago. It’s the 100th anniversary of WLS, and Steve and your hosts, Steve Gibson and Eric Krupa, talk about the linkage between St. Charles and the burgeoning radio scene of the 1920s.
15 May 2024
PVt. John Maxon at the Battle of the Crater - w/Shermann Dilla Thomas
The Magic is Back in STC - Terry Evanswood Visits the Museum
Longtime St. Charles resident and Professional Magician Terry Evanswood stops by the museum and visits Steve and Eric to talk about fulfilling his boyhood dream to become a professional museum. Also, learn about his mentors, like Marshall Brodein, Roy Brown, and even Bozo! Learn more about his record-breaking career in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and more! Special thanks to guitarist Jim Green for the use of "Vincent"
This episode is brought to you by the St. Charles History Museum in St. Charles, Illinois. Copyright 2024 - all rights reserved
Special thanks to:
* [Terry Evanswood](https://evanswoodmagicmansion.com/)
* [Jim Green]( https://www.jimgreenmusic.com/)
3 Dec 2023
Memories of 1480AM - WGSB/WFXW
Brian Henry and Jon Morgan, former on-air announcers for 1480AM, WGSB/WFXW in St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia are the guests. They talk about the beginnings of our local radio stations, as well as the last day of operation.
18 Aug 2023
Hammered Dulcimer Artist and St. Charles Resident Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson is a 3rd generation hammered dulcimer player living in St. Charles, Illinois. Known for his upbeat playing style, and unique dulcimer traditions handed down from generation to generation, Robinson is a master of the instrument.
Bill Robinson has been playing for over 60 years and formed the band Bill Robinson & Friends in 1980. He has also taught hundreds of students how to play the instrument and continues to teach new students.
Bill has played with many of the great in Country and Blue Grass music, and has appeared on the Grand OIe Opry in Nashville. He played in Roy Acuff’s band, as well as being a session musician for many other artists.
Bill’s appearance on the History Chronicle podcast kicks off our Music in St. Charles series leading up to our special exhibit in 2024. Stay tuned!
11 Aug 2023
Dennis & Eian O'Brien At The STC History Museum
Dennis O’Brien and his son Eain talk with the Museum about their new
project, history, and the effects of the pandemic on musicians.
17 Jul 2023
Kane County Master Gardeners History Museum Project
Master Gardener Mary Lynn Swanson joins your host for a discussion of the project she has developed for the St. Charles history Museum. The Kane County Master Gardeners are creating a new landscaping motif for the Museum, incorporating many 1933 gardening ideas in celebration of the History Museum’s 90th Anniversary. Mary Lynn is also currently the Vice President for the Museum.
16 Jun 2023
St. Charles and the 1933 Chicago World's Fair
We discuss the links between St. Charles and the 1933 Chicago World's Fair with an emphasis on the Homes Of Tomorrow exhibit at the Chcago World's Fair
11 May 2023
Growing Up In Saint Charles in the 1950s, with Bob Matson
Bob remembers growing up in St. Charles, Illinois in the 1950s, as well as his time in the Navy and working with his brother and father as a jeweler.
30 Apr 2023
The Ancient Past of St. Charles: 13,000 Years of Human Habitation
College of DuPage Archeology Professor Dr. Dale F. Simpson, Jr talks with the St. Charles History Chronicle about prehistoric human populations in Illinois. Learn how the end of the most recent Ice Age period more than 13,000 years ago led to the first great human immigration into the Fox Valley area.
18 Apr 2023
The DuKane Archives
Learn about the history of Operadio/DuKane Corporation from the first portable radios to Pancho Villa to the “Wonder Bar” to filmstrip projectors. An exciting overview of the new artifacts the St. Charles History Museum has received from DuKane Corporation.
23 Mar 2023
Beginnings: How Our Town Became A City and Interview with Steve Martin
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28 Feb 2023
Welcome to the St. Charles History Chronicle
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https://stcmuseum.org
View information from our Spiritualism exhibit online:
https://stcharleshistorymuseum.omeka.net/exhibits/show/radical-souls
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