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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Exploring Civil War Trails: A Historian’s Perspective
Description: In this episode of the Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with Terry Heder, the historian and editor of Civil War Trails. The discussion kicks off with Terry sharing his extensive background in history, particularly his tenure with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, and how he transitioned to his current role with Civil War Trails. Terry explains the mission of Civil War Trails, a six-state program featuring over 1,500 signs that mark historical sites and people related to the Civil War. The signs are placed at actual locations where events took place, providing historical context and engaging stories t...