A Museum Full of Umbrella Covers

The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

On this episode of Our American Stories, Nancy 3 Hoffman, the owner and curator of the world's only Umbrella Cover Museum in Peak's Island, Maine shares the story of how she came to open such a specific museum, what her museum is like, and most importantly, how her museum has taught her to find joy in the most mundane aspects of life. James Swanson, the NYT Bestseller of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer tells us the events that transpired after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. 

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00:00 - There's A Museum For Umbrella Covers?

12:30 - The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

On this episode of Our American Stories, Nancy 3 Hoffman, the owner and curator of the world's only Umbrella Cover Museum in Peak's Island, Maine shares the story of how she came to open such a specific museum, what her museum is like, and most importantly, how her museum has taught her to find joy in the most mundane aspects of life. James Swanson, the NYT Bestseller of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Manhunt-12-Day-Chase-Lincolns-Killer/dp/0060518502" data-link="https://www.amazon.com/Manhunt-12-Day-Chase-Lincolns-Killer/dp/0060518502">Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln&rsquo;s Killer</a> tells us the events that transpired after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.&nbsp;
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Time Codes:&nbsp;
00:00 - There's A Museum For Umbrella Covers?
12:30 - The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP294: There's A Museum For Umbrella Covers? and The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

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