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UnavailableA Banned Beard in Massachusetts
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A Banned Beard in Massachusetts

FromNew England Legends Podcast


Currently unavailable

A Banned Beard in Massachusetts

FromNew England Legends Podcast

ratings:
Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Episode 187, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Leominster, Massachusetts, in search of Joseph Palmer and Silas Lampson, two men who were persecuted and even jailed for wearing a beard in the 1830s. Though they were both devout Christians, they were attacked, mocked, and even accused of being in league with the devil, all for sporting facial hair. Though both men would live to see the times change, these non-conformists suffered due to the ugliest and most judgmental aspects to society.
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week, folklorist, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, folklore, history, and legends of New England. If you give us about ten minutes, we’ll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!