Alex talks to Byran Cheeseboro, Civil War Reenactor and Historian. Topics discussed include the movie "Glory", Bryan's experiences as an African American Civil War reenactor, the importance of authenticity in the hobby, the myth of the Black Confederate, and what it means to be a "farb". 

Behind The G.L.A.M.

Bryan Cheeseboro, Civil War Reenactor and Historian

Alex talks to Deanne Blanton, Senior Military Archivist at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Topics discussed include the best times to visit museums in DC, the challenges of being a female military historian, the merits of seersucker in the DC humidity, women who served in combat roles during the Civil War, and transgender Civil War veteran Albert Cashier.

1 - Deanne Blanton, National Archives Senior Military Archivist

Behind the G.L.A.M. is the podcast about galleries, libraries, archives, and museums. Host Alex Villaseran speaks with curators, archivists, librarians, and other history and museum professionals about their careers as stewards of the past, the human stories attached to historic artifacts, and the very nerdy hobbies they engage in in their spare time.

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Bryan Cheeseboro, Civil War Reenactor and Historian

1 - Deanne Blanton, National Archives Senior Military Archivist