The Swimming Upstream Radio Show continues its celebration of the holiday season with another two-part episode. Host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes back The Crafty Canadian Sandra Solon, who provides an easy-to-make quilling craft to make family ornaments and keepsakes.
In the second half, Dorothy welcomes in author Helena Reynolds who co-authored the book Destined to be a Hamilton with Mary Anne Hamilton, the great-great granddaughter-in-law of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers.
The two talked about the lesser-known contributions of the historical figure that inspired the popular musical Hamilton.
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Takeaways
- Alexander Hamilton’s legacy was not as prominent as it should have been.
- The Coast Guard and banking communities are the result of his contributions.
- Mary Ann was married to Alexander Hamilton’s great, great grandson.
- Her story spans from 1966 to 1978.
- Exploring the connections between past and present is vital.
- Understanding history requires personal narratives.
- Discussion groups can illuminate lesser-known histories.
- Legacy is often shaped by public awareness and storytelling.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:40 Crafting for the Holidays
03:30 Quilling as a Craft
12:42 Helena Reynolds Introduction and Welcome
16:10 The Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society
18:45 The Musical as an Inspiration
24:39 Questions Helena Gets as an Author on Hamilton