Hometown History Podcast

06/24/2025

🛤️ Main Street America began with a bold experiment in Madison, Indiana (Madison Main Street) — could a single program help save a fading downtown?

It did more than that. It sparked a movement.

In our latest episode of Hometown History, we explore how a national effort to restore Main Streets began — and how one Indiana town, Wabash, became a shining example of what’s possible when a community refuses to let go of its past… or its future.

🎧 Listen here:
https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/hometownhistory/167-how-americas-main-streets-are-fighting-back-the-wabash-playbook/

Main Street isn’t a relic — it’s a resurrection. 🔥

The blueprint from Main Street America works. Hear how Wabash utilized what was started in Madison, Indiana to create a Main Street revival on the latest episode of the Hometown History Podcast. From boarded-up buildings to a booming downtown, this one will move you. 💡✨

📍 Featuring:
Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs | City of Wabash Indiana | Madison Main Street | Downtown Kansas City | Downtown Fort Wayne | City of Richmond, Indiana | Downtown Indy

👇 Link & full story in the comments!

08/18/2024

Tucked away on a quiet hill in the middle of Fort Wayne, Indiana, lies the final resting place of Johnny Appleseed. At the end of a lonely road, you’ll find his grave, marked by two apple trees carefully planted at the gate, with cherry trees just beyond. It’s a peaceful, almost forgotten spot, just like the man who brought apples to the frontier.

If you want to dive deeper into his story and discover more forgotten, wholesome tales from America’s past, listen to episode 145 of the Hometown History podcast.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/hometownhistory/145-forgotten-wholesome-stories-from-americas-past/

05/01/2024

Today is International Workers Day, or May Day, which is celebrated all over the world. The celebration is held today because of a strike that took place in Chicago in 1886 that helped to spark the international movement. Listen to the events that transpired here:

https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/hometownhistory/139-the-truth-about-may-day/

In today's Hometown History episode, we explore the true essence of May Day, an emblem of workers' rights and social justice, born from the strife of the late 19th-…

04/19/2024

04/11/2024

Wabash, Ind. Walking Tour featuring local legend Modoc the Elephant

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

Downtown Wabash, Inc. and Hometown History Podcast have collaborated on a downtown walking tour and we currently have one of their sidewalk stickers in front of the Museum.🚶🎧💖

To enjoy some amazing local history on your mobile tour just scan the QR code or check it out here: www.itshometownhistory.com/tour

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