HTP EP 98: Mary Surratt And The Murder of Abraham Lincoln w/Sarah Miller

04/14/25 • 212 min

Author Sarah Miller is back to talk to us about another controversial figure from history, Lincoln assassination conspirator Mary Surratt!

In her first go around on The History Things Podcast, Sarah changed hearts and minds about how we viewed the gruesome Borden murders of the 1890s and the subsequent trial of the infamous Lizzie Borden! Will she do the same in this edition? Tune in to find out!

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Author Sarah Miller is back to talk to us about another controversial figure from history, Lincoln assassination conspirator Mary Surratt!

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HTP EP 97: Surrender At Appomattox - April 9, 1865 w/Patrick Schroeder

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This week we are joined by Patrick Schroeder, historian from Appomattox Court House National Park!

Patrick takes use through the final days of the Civil War in the east, as Lee’s beleaguered army surrenders to General Grant on April 9, 1865!

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HTP EP 99: National Museum of Civil War Medicine w/Melissa Winn & Dana Shoaf

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Catching up with friends of the show, Melissa Winn & Dana Shoaf at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine!

It’s been a few years since their last appearances on the show, but they are back and with HUGE updates on the various historical projects they have been working on and some exciting looks ahead at what’s in store for one of the coolest museums around!