Welcome to the water. In episode 1, join host and producer Hannah Hethmon as she explores stories that highlight the many ways water connects and defines us.
Stories used in this episode:
Seaweed Farming in Connecticut
Violet Spolarich on fighting pipelines and protecting water in her rural community
History, Recreation, and Preservation--Bruce Conmy Talks about Minnesota Lakes
Baptisms at Games Lake--Carolyn Lange Hatlestad
From Bulgaria to Boston: A Water Journey
Angela's Memorable Encounter with the Dead Sea
Connections to Water in Greece
Water as Spirit in Minnesota--Mike Swan
The Need for Wetlands Restoration--Scott Glup
A Magical Encounter with Whales in Hawaii
Visit the Museum on Main Street website's story portal to share your own water story!
Explore the Women Mind the Water project.
Thanks to our storytelling partners at the Peale Center! Visit their website, The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture.
This episode was produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service by Better Lemon Creative Audio. Produced, written, narrated, and edited by Hannah Hethmon.