Brittany and Elisha discuss the tragedy of the Court Street Baptist Church Stampede of 1878. In this episode we discuss how a tragedy lead to one of "the finest religious structures in the South" being built that held housed the likes of major civil rights activists including Martin Luther King Jr. Sources:Critograph, Volume 83, Number 19, 21 March 1996Court Street Baptist Church WebsiteCourt Street Baptist Church WikiR C Burkholder WikiThe New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper  1878-11-09: Vol 47 Iss 1206Alexandria gazette. [volume], October 18, 1878, Image 2The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]), 17 Oct. 1878. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.Duiguid Burial RecordWhat Happens During a Stampede and How to Stay Safe?Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 - http://www.wdl.org/media/2714/service/thumbnail/6000x6000/1/1.jpg Gallery: http://www.wdl.org/en/item/2714/https://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/hhh.va1127.photos.160137p/1https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Court_St_Bapt_Rear_Lynchburg_Nov_08.JPGhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Court_St_Bapt_Lynchburg_Nov_08.JPGThank you for your support! If you want to see more of me and learn more history check out these links!Instagram: @elishaseeriehistoryYouTube: @elisharypkemaVisit my website for more awesome stuff! Elisha's Linktree also has all my latest links!

Join hosts Arlo and Elisha as they delve into the depths of one of the worst geographic events in Virginia’s history. Instagram: @elishaseeriehistoryYouTube: @elisharypkemaVisit https://elisharypkema.com/ for more! Sources:Nelson County Sheriff William Whitehead Honored for Actions During 1969 Floods. 1971.Bodies Recovered After the Intensive Flooding In Nelson County. 1969.Organizations and Individuals Donate Cars, Tires, Gasoline, and Labor to Nelson County Residents Who Lost Their Transportation In Recent Floods. 1969.Emery Fitzgerald of Nelson County and His Horse Receive a Commendation From the Red Cross for Saving His Mother-in-law From the Flooding of the Tye River. 1969.https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/hurricane-camille-august-1969/Farmville Herald, Volume 80, Number 70, 27 May 1970 https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/hurricane-camille-august-1969/Southwest Times, Volume 66, Number 155, 27 August 1969https://nelsonhistorical.org/cpage.php?pt=21YouTube: Living in Virginia: Remembering Hurricane CamilleLebanon News, Volume 89, Number 4556, 3 September 1969Southwest Times, Volume 66, Number 156, 28 August 1969https://open.spotify.com/episode/35KiDY1f8uOuRIEcfl9emc?si=bd7ee102bf874dc0Southwest Times, Volume 66, Number 152, 24 August 1969Yellow Jacket, Volume 84, Number 6, 13 November 1998Thank you for your support! If you want to see more of me and learn more history check out these links!Instagram: @elishaseeriehistoryYouTube: @elisharypkemaVisit my website for more awesome stuff! Elisha's Linktree also has all my latest links!

Get ready for some wicked vibes on Elisha's Eerie History podcast, where hosts Elisha and Brooke spill the tea on Grace Sherwood, aka the Witch of Pungo! 🧙‍♀️ Brooke spills the deets on her own fam's spooky witchy moments – A supercharged tale of feminine power, this episode is serving major spellcaster realness, so don't sleep on it! 🕯️✨ #WitchPlease Visit https://elisharypkema.com/ for more! Instagram: @elishaseeriehistory@rsander051010, et al. “Grace Sherwood Statue, Namesake of Witchduck Rd.” Instagram, www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1009857865/grace-sherwood-statue-namesake-of-witchduck-rd/?img_index=1.Burns, Preston, et al. “Grace Sherwood Statue.” Google Reviews, g.co/kgs/VwY3SjZ. Accessed 1 Mar. 2024.Gambony, Gina. “Open Channel: The Legacy of Grace Sherwood, the Alleged ‘Witch of Pungo.’” WHRO.Org, 28 Oct. 2021, whro.org/radio/23942-the-legacy-of-grace-sherwood-the-alleged-witch-of-pungo.“Grace Sherwood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Dec. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Sherwood#.Matteson, T H. “The Examination of a Witch (Painting).” Wikipedia, Peabody Essex Museum , 4 Sept. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Examination_of_a_Witch_(painting).“Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society .” Political Arena, 25 June 1833, p. Page 2.“Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society .” Virginia Free Press, 11 July 1833, p. Page 1. Permafrost by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thank you for your support! If you want to see more of me and learn more history check out these links!Instagram: @elishaseeriehistoryYouTube: @elisharypkemaVisit my website for more awesome stuff! Elisha's Linktree also has all my latest links!

Dive into the mysterious and haunting history of a forgotten community nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, now concealed within the bounds of the Shenandoah National Park. Join hosts Elisha and Kaylene on a riveting journey as they unveil the dark and twisted tales that unfolded in what would later become known as the Bible Belt. Together, they embark on an exploration of the abandoned remnants, stumbling upon a family cemetery that whispers secrets of a bygone era. Tune in for a spine-tingling episode that delves into the forgotten stories and lingering echoes of a community etched into the shadows of the Appalachian mountains.Archdeaconry of the Blue Ridge, 1904-1935, Episcopal Church. Diocese of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryKendall, Kristie. “Pocosan: The Land of Whoops and Whippoorahills.” The Piedmont Virginian, 25 Feb. 2016, piedmontvirginian.com/pocosan-the-land-of-whoops-and-whippoorwills/#:~:text=Established%20in%201908%20by%20Archdeacon,beautiful%20log%20and%20frame%20cabin. Kendall, Kristie. These Hills Were Home: A Walking History Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Greene and Western Madison County, Virginia. Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 2019. Lee, William  F. Southern Churchman. 1837-1940, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryM, Jeff. “Shenandoah’s Pocosin Hollow Trail.” Shenandoah’s Pocosin Hollow Trail, 3 Oct. 2014, www.wanderingvirginia.com/2014/10/shenandoahs-pocosin-hollow-trail.html. Neve, Frederick  W. Papers of Frederick W. Neve. Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, 2023. Photographs of parishioners and churches in Albemarle and Greene counties. Charlottesville, Va. “Pocosin Trail.” AllTrails, AllTrails, www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/pocosin-hollow-trail. Accessed 2023. Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, www.patc.net/PATC/Cabins/PATC/Cabins/Cabins.aspx. Accessed 2023. Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=98800">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=19494">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=67634">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=40387">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6298">Pixabay</a>Theme song by the talented Sydney. Thank you for your support! If you want to see more of me and learn more history check out these links!Instagram: @elishaseeriehistoryYouTube: @elisharypkemaVisit my website for more awesome stuff! Elisha's Linktree also has all my latest links!

Elisha and Sydney uncover Virginia's spooky secrets, embarking on a chilling journey that begins with the eerie legend of Bunnyman Bridge. Join us as we delve into the mysterious tales, unearthing the haunting histories and inexplicable phenomena that lurk in the shadows. From whispered ghost stories to unexplained encounters, each episode promises a spine-tingling exploration into the unknown. So, buckle up and prepare to unravel the unexplainable with us on this thrilling inaugural episode of our podcast.Sources“Bunny Man.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Dec. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man.Chaos, Chris. “The Legend of the Bunny Man.” Academia.Edu, 11 Apr. 2015, www.academia.edu/11898723/THE_LEGEND_OF_THE_BUNNY_MAN.Conley, Brian A. “THE REAL LIFE ORIGINS OF AN URBAN LEGEND.” The Bunny Man Unmasked: The Real Life Origins of an Urban Legend, www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/read/2/624234. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.“Man in Bunny Suit Sought in Fairfax. .” Washington Post, 22 Oct. 1970, p. B2.Pugh, Kari. “Bunny Man Bridge: Fact or Fiction? The Truth behind The Chilling Legend.” INSIDENOVA.COM, 30 Oct. 2021, www.insidenova.com/headlines/bunny-man-bridge-the-scary-truth-behind-an-infamous-urban-legend/article_a27c7000-dca4-11e8-ad84-af51d935cbcb.html.“Scariest Places on Earth.” Fox, 2001.“The ‘Rabbit’ Reappears.” Washington Post, 31 Oct. 1970, p. B1.Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/soundreality-31074404/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=129242">Jurij</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=129242">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=98800">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=19494">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=67634">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=40387">Pixabay</a>Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6298">Pixabay</a>Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/clker-free-vector-images-3736/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=36726">Clker-Free-Vector-Images</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=36726">Pixabay</a>Theme Song by the talented Sydney.Thank you for your support! If you want to see more of me and learn more history check out these links!Instagram: @elishaseeriehistoryYouTube: @elisharypkemaVisit my website for more awesome stuff! Elisha's Linktree also has all my latest links!