Unearthing Maine's Past with Historian Dr. Gerard Gawalt

14/07/2025 28 min Episodio 223
Unearthing Maine's Past with Historian Dr. Gerard Gawalt

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Dr. Gerard Gawalt, esteemed historian and author, joins us from New Harbor, Maine to share his deep knowledge of the state’s often-overlooked past. With a career rooted in archival work and a passion sparked by his wife’s Maine lineage, Dr. Gawalt has spent decades uncovering the complex layers of our history—from intertribal conflicts among the Abenaki to the turbulent land disputes involving Henry and Lucy Knox. Dr. Gawalt also explores how a longstanding mistrust of outsiders and a fierce sense of independence helped shape Maine’s identity. Our conversation offers a compelling look into the events and people that helped define the state. Join our conversation with Dr. Gerard Gawalt today on Radio Maine—and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel!

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