What kind of service earned Elizabeth Goss recognition as a Revolutionary War Patriot?
Her story includes devastating loss, life with the Continental Army, and a personal appeal to General George Washington — followed by a path that eventually leads back to central Pennsylvania.
In Season 2 of Folklore & Facts, we’re exploring the overlooked lives behind the American Revolution — the human stories history tends to skip.

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Season 2 is here, and this year we’re heading straight into the stories behind the American Revolution — just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

But don’t worry… we’re still us.

We’re not doing textbook timelines or battle-by-battle breakdowns. We’re digging into the human side of history — the overlooked people, strange details, local connections, and the moments that make you stop and say, “Wait… THAT happened?”

In this season premiere, we share what’s coming this year and introduce you to one of the people whose story we’ll be telling next: Elizabeth Goss — a mother and patriot whose family paid a high price during the Revolution.

Her story is one of sacrifice, resilience, and the everyday people who carried history forward.

And yes… expect rabbit trails. Always.

🎧 Next episode: The full deep dive into Elizabeth Goss and her family’s Revolutionary War story.

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When William Thorp’s life ended so tragically on the Potomac, the story didn’t end there. Another young man with deep roots in the Grampian area — Charles Cecil Wall — stepped into the work William left behind at Mount Vernon.

What began as a role he never expected to fill eventually became his life’s calling. Over the decades, Wall helped protect the integrity, security, and very view of George Washington’s home — including the stretch of Potomac River that meant so much to the site’s history. His work quietly shaped the way Mount Vernon is preserved and experienced today.

In this follow-up episode, we explore the fascinating path that brought a small-town Pennsylvania man into one of the most trusted roles in American historic preservation… and how his friendship with William Thorp makes the story even more powerful.

Come listen in — this one’s full of heart, history, and a legacy that still matters.