Holley Snaith

🍁November highlights: Celebrated the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th and Dick Van Dyke’s 100th with two new pieces. Grateful for a month of storytelling — onward to December! ❄️ #Historian #Writer #Opry100 #DickVanDyke
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Also, don't miss "American Masters: Starring Dick Van Dyke," airing December 12, 2025, on PBS!

Ten performances that defined Dick Van Dyke's career | American Masters | PBS Discover ten defining performances from Dick Van Dyke’s illustrious career, spanning nearly eight decades in show business.

Dick Van Dyke has spent nearly 80 years bringing joy to generations. For my newest #AmericanMasters piece, I explored ten defining moments from his extraordinary career — iconic and overlooked alike. Read it here: www.pbs.org/wnet/america... #DickVanDyke

Until World War II broke out, #FDR spent Thanksgiving in Warm Springs, Georgia, sharing the holiday with polio patients — many of them children — at the Warm Springs Foundation he founded. On many occasions, #EleanorRoosevelt joined him. Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful #Thanksgiving!

Eleanor's Pictures - Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Thankful Thursday 🍁
My New York Archives article, “Bringing Eleanor Roosevelt’s Pictures Home,” is out in the Fall 2025 issue. Grateful to reflect on the photo restoration work I did at Val-Kill with the National Park Service. Very thankful today. ✨
#ThankfulThursday #EleanorRoosevelt #ValKill

November 19, 1863: Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Just 272 words, yet it remains one of the most important speeches in American history. Its message endures: a call to honor sacrifice and uphold the promise of freedom and democracy for all. #History #Lincoln #GettysburgAddress

A Century of Sound: How the Grand Ole Opry Shaped Country Music From a simple radio broadcast to a global stage, the Opry has been the heartbeat of country music for 100 years.

If you haven't already, check out my article on a century of the #GrandOleOpry: medium.com/the-riff/a-c...

Years ago in #Nashville, someone told me I needed to prove myself to be trusted as a historian. It hurt—but I kept going. I grew, learned, built connections, and found my voice. Grateful for the challenges that shape us and the reminder to keep going if it’s truly your passion. 🎶 #ThankfulThursday

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Thankful Thursday 💛
A huge thank-you to everyone who listened, shared, rated, and supported Say It With History. And to my amazing guests who made Season 1 unforgettable.
Season 2 is booked and recording now — launching early 2026! 🎧
#SayItWithHistory #ThankfulThursday #HistoryPodcast

A Century of Sound: How the Grand Ole Opry Shaped Country Music From a simple radio broadcast to a global stage, the Opry has been the heartbeat of country music for 100 years.

🎶 Brand new article in The Riff!
The Grand Ole Opry has always been the heart of country music—a place where tradition and storytelling come alive. This piece explores 100 years of history and the legends who shaped it. Read here 👉 medium.com/the-riff/a-c...
#GrandOleOpry #CountryMusic #Opry100

This is the final episode of Season 1, so be sure to check it out wherever you get your podcasts. #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast linktr.ee/SayItWithHis...

💼 Frances Perkins was a true trailblazer — overcoming personal struggles to shape America’s social safety net and dedicate her life to public service. Alycia from @civicspod.bsky.social says, she was “the perfect example of institutionalizing community care.” redcircle.com/shows/6092bd...

It was my pleasure!!

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The Forgotten Women of Welfare History: A Conversation with Alycia Asai Listen to Say It With History: Conversations That Shaped The Past with Holley Snaith on RedCircle

In the latest Say It With History, I talk with Alycia Asai from @civicspod.bsky.social about the women who built America’s welfare system—from Frances Perkins to the caseworkers who made reform real. 🎙️
#SayItWithHistory #WomensHistory #SocialPolicy
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Honored to have my article “Eleanor’s Pictures” published in New York Archives Magazine. It tells the story of restoring Eleanor Roosevelt’s photographs at Val-Kill with the National Park Service. It was a career highlight I’ll never forget. 📰 #HistoryWithHolley #EleanorRoosevelt #Preservation

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🏺 Pharaoh Akhenaten changed everything — art, religion, even the capital city itself. Amarna was one of Ancient Egypt’s boldest (and briefest) experiments. I talked with Melissa in De Nile about why it still fascinates her. open.spotify.com/episode/5HS7...
#SayItWithHistory #AncientEgypt

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Ancient Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: A Conversation with Melissa in De Nile

I talk with Egyptologist @melissaindenile.bsky.social
about Ancient Egypt beyond the pyramids — from her research on dogs and daily life to the enduring allure of Amarna. 🏺
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5HS7... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast #AncientEgypt #Egyptology

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Ever think about the difference between teaching civics and government? 🤔 As Paul Rader says on Say It With History, civics is about us — the citizens. Government is about them — how it works. A fine but powerful distinction. 🎙️
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Why Independents Rarely Win Elections: And How They Could Become More Competitive Why Independents Rarely Win Elections: And How They Could Become More Competitive [Rader, Paul D] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Why Independents Rarely Win Elections: And How They Could Become More Competitive

For those interested in Paul's book, "Why Independents Rarely Win Elections: And How They Could Become More Competitive," you can find it here. amzn.to/48p6Mcy

Civics, Polarization, and Democracy: A Conversation with Paul Rader

I talk with political analyst & educator Paul Rader about how #civics and #history can help us bridge divides today. We also discuss why civic education is vital for democracy’s future. #SayItWithHistory
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Still “Crazy” for Patsy Cline Since her untimely death in 1963, the legendary country music star—and the first female to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame—continues to inspire new audiences and artists.

I’m thrilled to share my newest American Heritage article honoring the inimitable Patsy Cline — her rich voice, fearless tenacity, and legacy that still inspires us six decades later. 🎵
#PatsyCline #CountryMusic #MusicHistory #NewArticle
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Springsteen, Memory, and Vietnam: A Conversation with Melissa Ziobro

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