ECW Podcast: Searching for John C. Fremont (with Tonya McQuade)

Before the Civil War, John Fremont made a national reputation as “The Pathfinder” for helping to open up America’s west coast. Emerging Civil War contributor Tonya McQuade has been on Fremont’s trail, finding him in some of the most unusual places.

The Emerging Civil War Podcast is hosted by Chris Mackowski. This episode is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠civilwartrails.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your trip today.

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