The Long Island History Project
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Episodes: 223
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
longislandhistoryproject@gmail.com
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Host
Chris Kretz - Host and interviewer covering the history, people, institutions, and heritage of Long Island and the surrounding New York region.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Claire Bellerjeau - The Documentary Evidence Surrounding Revolutionary Spy David Maltbie, His Espionage Activities, And The History Of Spies On Long Island.
Joshua Ruff - The Long Island Museum’s Exhibitions On The 1970s And The American Revolution, Including Collections, Artifacts, Historical Interpretation, And Exhibition Development.
Joshua Ruff - The Challenges And Opportunities Involved In Creating An Exhibition About Long Island In The American Revolution Using Museum Collections, Historical Societies, Libraries, And Private Collections.
Zara Anishanslin - The Life Of Patience Wright, Her Wax-sculpture Museums, Quaker Background, Support For The American Cause, And Artists Connected To The American Revolution.
Paul van Ravestein - The Economic, Social, And Culinary History Of Pickles In New York And Long Island, Including Farms, Factories, Pushcarts, And Regional Pickle Businesses.
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Episodes
Episode 222: Revolutionary Spy David Maltbie with Claire Bellerjeau
September 24, 2026
The story of Nathan Hale is a foundational myth of the Revolution: an earnest but inexperienced patriot takes on the role of spy and unfortunately ends up a martyr to the cause. But that's not the whole story. Historian Claire Bellerjeau, chronicler of Robert Townsend and the enslaved woman Liss, has brought to light another Nathan Hale. HIs name was David Maltbie and his history is remarkably similar to yet also significantly different from Hale's On today's episode, Bellerjeau explains the ...
Episode 221 Long Island in the '70s w Joshua Ruff
September 09, 2026
Today we continue our tour of the Long Island Museum with Joshua Ruff, Co Executive Director, Collections & Programming. This time we're traversing the 1970s through the exhibit Long Island in the '70s. It was a decade of change that brought us the end of the Vietnam War, the opening of the Long Island Expressway, a gas crisis, a bicentennial, and so much more. Ruff and his staff, notably collections manager Andrea Squeri, have assembled an experience filled with everything from an AMC Matado...
Episode 220: Joshua Ruff, the Revolution, and the Long Island Museum
July 29, 2026
Join us for a private tour of the exhibit The Seat of Action: Long Island in the American Revolution and Beyond at the Long Island Museum. Running through October of this year, the exhibit tells the stories of the lives of people affected by the conflict at all levels of society. Joshua Ruff, Co-Executive Director, Collections and Programming, is our guide. You'll find some familiar faces along with new insights, mysteries, and revelations. There's the sword of loyalist Richard Hewlett, passe...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Long Island History Project?
The Long Island History Project is hosted by Chris Kretz. Its publicly listed email is longislandhistoryproject@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Long Island History Project?
The publicly listed email for The Long Island History Project: longislandhistoryproject@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Long Island History Project have?
Podseeker estimates The Long Island History Project reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Long Island History Project?
The Long Island History Project typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Historians, scholars, authors, museum and cultural-institution leaders, archival researchers, and knowledgeable professionals with a substantive connection to Long Island or New York history. Common among recent guests: Published history or cultural-history books; Original archival or documentary research; Leadership of museum collections, programming, or exhibitions. Recent guests include Claire Bellerjeau, Joshua Ruff, and Joshua Ruff.
How hard is it to get booked on The Long Island History Project?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Long Island History Project cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Regional History, Long Island, New York History, and American Revolution. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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