Noted story teller and former journalist Mike Allen interviews special guests and then produces amazing tales about people, places and events from Connecticut history. His style and enthusiasm make history relatable, interesting, fun and informative. You certainly don‘t have to be from Connecticut to enjoy these stories -- you just need to find history interesting and to love a good story. New episodes are published every Thursday. Theme music (Musical Interlewd 1, intro; Musical Interlewd 2, outro) by Christopher Cech. Podcast logo design by Ashley Cech. Logo photo by Yvonne Cech. This podcast is a production of True North Associates, LLC.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Part 2: Redding’s Favorite Son - Mark Twain
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Considering that Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) only spent the final two years of his life in Redding, CT, there were an inordinate number of incredible stories that filled those years to the brim, culminating in his death in his mansion. Redding historian Brent Colley recounts both the wonderful and painfully sad moments he spent with his two remaining daughters, the legendary fallout with his business manager and personal secretary, and the final months leading up to the day when Clemens passed away in his fabled Stormfield home.
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