In Western Maryland, a decrepit log cabin in an historic African-American neighborhood is being transformed into affordable housing:Nicholas Redding of Preservation Maryland and Reggie Turner of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture tell us about the tiny home, which likely belonged to Jonathan Hager, founder of Hagerstown. Learn more about the Jonathan Street cabin.Then, amateur archaeologist Evan Woodardexcavates forgotten privies and trash pits in Baltimore, looking for relics of 19th-century life. What treasures has he found? How can you get started seeking artifacts? Check out Woodard's series with the Enoch Pratt: part one, part two.

In Western Maryland, a decrepit log cabin in an historic African-American neighborhood is being transformed into affordable housing:Nicholas Redding of <a href="https://www.preservationmaryland.org/">Preservation Maryland</a> and Reggie Turner of the <a href="https://africanamerican.maryland.gov/">Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture</a> tell us about the tiny home, which likely belonged to Jonathan Hager, founder of Hagerstown. Learn more about the<a href="https://www.preservationmaryland.org/tag/jonathan-street/"> Jonathan Street cabin</a>.Then, amateur archaeologist <a href="https://www.salvagearc.com/">Evan Woodard</a> excavates forgotten privies and trash pits in Baltimore, looking for relics of 19th-century life. What treasures has he found? How can you get started seeking artifacts? Check out Woodard's series with the Enoch Pratt: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theprattlibrary/videos/509410786756895/?__so__=channel_tab&amp;__rv__=all_videos_card">part one</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theprattlibrary/videos/1177463872697017/?__so__=channel_tab&amp;__rv__=all_videos_card">part two</a>.

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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