8/20/2020: Importance of History: The Key To Understanding the Past. (with Aaron Bradford)

The Jacob Kersey Program

This is part 2 of a two-part discussion on the importance of history.
‘Importance of History: The Key To Understanding the Past. (with Aaron Bradford)’
In this episode, Jacob Kersey and Aaron Bradford discuss the importance of history and answer questions like:
•"How can we best understand the decision making process of those who came before us?"
"How may we effectively study history?"
"How do you measure history?"
"What are the benefits of a proper understanding of history?"
Aaron Bradford discovered a passion for history as a young child when he learned that he was a direct 14th generation descendant of Plimoth Plantation Governor William Bradford. A strong personal connection with the past had a profound impact! For the past 23 years, Aaron shared a love and passion for history from the Era of Jamestown through the American Civil War. He served individually and with several living history units and historic sites, including Hagley Museum, Fort Delaware, Greenbank Mill, Fort McHenry, and interned for the Providence Forum. In 2001, Aaron earned the Delaware Youth Volunteer Award and began Hagley’s oldest running youth volunteer program. Aaron and his father David portrayed Governor William Bradford on numerous occasions, including at Bible Fellowship Church in Newark and the Arsenal Restaurant in New Castle. Aaron served as Education Chair and Social Media Assistant with the Delaware Mayflower Society. After earning a degree for History Education at the University of Delaware, Aaron served at Pamplin Historical Park outside of Petersburg, Virginia. Aaron served in a number of historical films. He now serves as Interpretive Supervisor for the Coastal Heritage Society of Savannah, Georgia. He primarily serves at Old Fort Jackson along with delivering additional presentations. He is a grateful husband and proud father of three strapping lads.
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