Episode 204. Project Appleseed:  Rediscovering Our Heritage

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In this episode, Alex Ooley interviews Tom Kehoe about Project Appleseed and its role in connecting marksmanship with American heritage.

Show Notes Episode 204. Project Appleseed: Rediscovering Our Heritage In this final edition from the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, host Alex Ooley sits down with Tom Kehoe, Chairman of the Board for Project Appleseed. They discuss how Project Appleseed bridges the gap between traditional marksmanship and American civic history, focusing on the events of April 19, 1775. Tom shares the organization's history—from its origins with "Fred's Rifle Stocks" to its current status as a national non-profit that has trained over 200,000 people. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the NRA Meeting and Guest 00:16 Project Appleseed's Presence at the NRA Show 01:28 Background and Mission of Project Appleseed 02:35 Historical Significance of April 19, 1775 04:05 Heritage, Heritage, Heritage: The American Revolution 05:23 Shared Heritage and American Unity 06:01 Civic Education and Community Involvement 07:03 Origins of Project Appleseed and Its Evolution 09:36 Marksmanship Programs and Instructor Training 12:02 Expanding to Pistol and Youth Programs 14:38 Inclusive Community and Volunteer Efforts 15:59 How to Find and Participate in Appleseed Events 17:27 What to Expect at an…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Ooley

Guest: Tom Kehoe

Topics covered

• marksmanship
• American civic history
• Project Appleseed
• heritage
• community involvement
• civic education

Keywords

• Project Appleseed
• marksmanship
• American Revolution
• civic education
• heritage
• NRA Annual Meeting
• community involvement
• April 19, 1775

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Project Appleseed

Places: Houston, Texas

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