Retracing Our Roots #24, Turnbo Tales of Panthers & Bears This week we’ll conclude our discussion of one of the most prolific authors of the Ozarks—Silas C. Turnbo, who collected at least 816 Ozark stories and preserved
Silas C. Turnbo – Ozark Scribbler & Historian Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with our host, Sammy Raycraft, and historian Vincent Anderson. Today, we begin our show with a couple of letters—not just from our
Welcome to retracing Our Roots as we grab our fried chicken, potato salad, and picnic basket and head to the Old-timer’s Reunion & Community Picnic! Our first stop takes us to the Fourth of July in 1902.
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots! Join us as we delve into the heart of the Ozarks, uncovering the stories and lore that have shaped our perception of the unseen world beneath our feet. Since the Ozarks boast
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟖–𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟗, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝… By December 7, 1818, Schoolcraft and Pettibone finally made their way to Pontiac, Missouri, before continuing a few miles south to Oakland, Arkansas. Both
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with your host Sammy Raycraft and historian Vincent Anderson. Today, we’ll embark on a detailed exploration of the Ozarks through the eyes of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and his traveling companion, Levi Pettibone
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with your host Sammy Raycraft and historian Vincent Anderson. Today, we’ll embark on a journey along a historic and weathered path: The Old Military Road. By 1834, the Arkansas Territory was actively
Strap on your Ozark-styled lederhosen and join the crew of Retracing Our Roots as we rediscover the fascinating history of the German Colony of Baxter County, established over 100 years ago. First, we’ll explore the unique German-etched
Step aboard and join the team of Retracing Our Roots as we explore the ambitious plans of the Ozarks Railroad Company to connect Springfield, Missouri, with Little Rock, Arkansas. Victor Kleo Loba, raised in Noble, Ozark County,
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots with your host, Sammy Raycraft, and historian Vincent Anderson. This week, we’re exploring old and unique cemeteries in the Twin Lakes Region. First, we’ll visit the Old Midway Cemetery in Marion County, home to
Join the Retracing Our Roots team as we delve into the fascinating history and unique origins of town names across the Twin Lakes Region. We begin with Yellville, the county seat of Marion County, Arkansas, originally known
This week on Retracing Our Roots, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson delve into the mining days of the Ozarks. Our first stop is Rush, Arkansas, where we uncover the story of this ghost town that once hosted
All aboard! Join the Retracing Our Roots team as we journey along the White River to uncover the fascinating story of how the St. Louis, Iron Mountain Railroad was built through the White River Valley in the
This week, the Retracing Our Roots team is joined by Russell Tucker, one of the owners of Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company. We are especially grateful to Rapp’s Barren for serving as our corporate sponsor. In the first
This week on Retracing Our Roots, Heather Loftis, Sammy Raycraft, and Vincent Anderson kick off the show by discussing how local elections were conducted in small counties at the courthouse and how the process of tallying election
This week on Retracing Our Roots, pack your bags and join Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson as we journey to the nearest steamboat landing on the White River! Step back in time along this historic waterway, winding
This week on Retracing Our Roots, we have a full house as we’re joined by Marshella Norell, president of the Mountain Home Cemetery. Together, we’ll uncover the stories behind the first burials, beginning with the Russell children
This week on Retracing Our Roots, we’ll explore the lasting impact of the Truman family on education in the Ozarks, and how their contributions continue to shape the region today. The story of Professor A.J. Truman and
This week, we explore the history of Henderson, Arkansas, once a key point for transportation and mail, with vital ferry connections. In time, this small town gained a beautiful bridge that spanned the North Fork of the
Heather, Sammy, and Vincent discuss the founding media companies that reported and amplified the voices of the Twin Lakes. A special archival piece at the end of the episode features KTLO’s Bob Knight live at the Cotter
Meet the original movers and shakers that came in after the dams had been put in who saw the potential of these waterways beyond flood control.
