This is part 1 of a two-part discussion on the importance of history.

‘Importance of History: What to do with history?,
In this episode, Jacob Kersey and Aaron Bradford discuss the importance of history and answer questions like ‘What do we do with history?’, ‘Why study history?’, and ‘Why do we seem so indifferent to the lessons of the past?’.

Aaron Bradford discovered a passion for history as a young child when he learned that he was a direct 14th generation descendant of Plimoth Plantation Governor William Bradford. A strong personal connection with the past had a profound impact! For the past 23 years, Aaron shared a love and passion for history from the Era of Jamestown through the American Civil War. He served individually and with several living history units and historic sites, including Hagley Museum, Fort Delaware, Greenbank Mill, Fort McHenry, and interned for the Providence Forum. In 2001, Aaron earned the Delaware Youth Volunteer Award and began Hagley’s oldest running youth volunteer program. Aaron and his father David portrayed Governor William Bradford on numerous occasions, including at Bible Fellowship Church in Newark and the Arsenal Restaurant in New Castle. Aaron served as Education Chair and Social Media Assistant with the Delaware Mayflower Society. After earning a degree for History Education at the University of Delaware, Aaron served at Pamplin Historical Park outside of Petersburg, Virginia. Aaron served in a number of historical films. He now serves as Interpretive Supervisor for the Coastal Heritage Society of Savannah, Georgia. He primarily serves at Old Fort Jackson along with delivering additional presentations. He is a grateful husband and proud father of three strapping lads.

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