History 21 The Podcast - 6.15 The Sparre Round Barn

The next property on our National Register series is the iconic Sparre Round Barn in Nowthen! 🐄🏛️ Discover the remarkable story of Swedish immigrant Erik Sparre Jr., the master architect Ernest Marsh behind its construction, and why it continues to captivate visitors. Listen now, then check out the photos and video in our show notes to see this incredible barn for yourself!

Join hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, as they share this intriguing story.

History 21 The Podcast - 5.02 Celebrate Episode 100!

We’re celebration our 100th episode with a special tour Around the County! Rebecca and Sara sit down to share 100 of their favorite facts, memories, trivia, and tidbits from each of the county’s 21 cities (and desperately try to make it to the end without getting tongue tied.) Special guests: the ACHS Board of Directors pop in to share their favorite county memories too.

Host Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

History 21 The Podcast - 1.18 Nowthen Threshing Show with John & Anne

Just in time to head out for the annual Nowthen Threshing Show, John Wetter and Anne Zimmerman, President and Director of the Nowthen Historic Power Association, talk about what exactly threshing is, everything you can find at the show in Nowthen, and why it’s important to preserve and showcase these skills for kids today.

Hosts Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator and Erin McBrien, ACHS Archivist.

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