Prof. Joseph Ellis

Guest: Prof. Joseph Ellis, Mount Holyoke College, author, “First Family: Abigail and John Adams” National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winning historian Joseph Ellis helps us mark Patriots Day week with a discussion of his recent book profiling Massachusetts’...

Springfield History

It all started back in 1892 with one man named Wilbur Fenelon Young. Together with his wife Mary Ida, he originally developed a natural formula of herbs and essential oils that was extremely effective for treating lame and overworked horses. Additional Info:...

The Polish Center of Discovery and Learning

22,000 Polish military officers and other leaders of Polish society were murdered in the Katin forest in 1940. Stash Radosh, executive director of the Polish Center for Discovery and Learning, Carolyn Topor, president of Kosciuszko Foundation, and Ronald Lech,...

Rolls-Royce Springfield Special Edition

In honor of Springfield’s 375th anniversary, Guy McLain, Director of the Wood Museum of Springfield History continues his showcase of some of the memorable moments in the city’s history with a look at the Rolls Royce Motor Company’s manufacturing history in...

Saint Michael’s Cathedral 150th Anniversary

Saint Michael’s Cathedral – the first Catholic Church built in Springfield in 1861 will be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Our guests Monsignor Christopher D. Connelly, and Historian Frances Gagnon will discuss the celebrations and the history...

Pioneers of Local Television

Jim Madigan interviews former talk show host Barbara Bernard and veteran news reporter Durham Caldwell – two local pioneers of television in our region. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Pioneers of Television on PBS Barbara Bernard Profile Durham Caldwell...

Freedom Riders

As we preview PBS and WGBY’s upcoming May broadcast of “FREEDOM RIDERS”on American Experience – Connecting Point brings you Ekwueme Michael Thelwell, Emeritus Professor from The University of Massachusetts Amherst to discuss his experiences with the leaders of the...

Dinosaur Tracks in Our Region

Historical Interpreter Sarah Doyle from Turners Falls, Massachusetts, will join us to explore dinosaur tracks of 200 million years ago. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Nash Dinosaur Tracks Connecticut River Valley trackways Amherst College – Museum of Natural...

Springfield’s 375th Anniversary

Guests Judy Matt, President of the Spirit of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Guy McLain the Director of the Museum of Springfield History will discuss upcoming plans for Springfield’s 375th Anniversary Celebration that will take place throughout the year....