Strange Country Episode 9: Devil's Den
Oct 5, 2017
In episode 9 of Strange Country, Beth and Kelly open up a bag of worms or a box of cats as they discuss the Battle of Gettysburg, ghosts and engage in a little readers' theater. This episode came about as a suggestion from a loyal listener/reader who's son's camera went all kablooey while taking pictures at Devil's Den.
Theme music: Resting Place by A Cast of Thousands
Sources used in the making of this podcast:
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“Devil's Den.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 Sept. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Den. Accessed 14 Sept. 2017.
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“Devil's Den and the Slaughter Pen Historical Marker.” Historical Marker, 16 June 2016, www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=15095. Accessed 2 Sept. 2017.
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