Aberdeen Proving Ground's Hidden History

Sean Kief and Susan Thompson take a comprehensive look at Aberdeen Proving Ground's 108 years of innovative technological support to the U.S. Army, the Nation and the Soldier by exploring APG's role throughout World War I, World War II and the post-war and Vietnam eras. Highlighting some of the advances that came out of the varied missions of Aberdeen Proving Ground, they explore the vital role APG played in the Army's technological developments over the 20th century.

"Horses and Courses at Fort Hoyle" - Sean Kief and Susan Thompson continue their discussion on the history of Edgewood Arsenal by exploring the short-lived Fort Hoyle and the activities taking place at Edgewood Arsenal and Fort Hoyle during the timeframe between World War I and World War II. The wide variety of missions that took place at Fort Hoyle included serving as the home of the 6th Field Artillery and as a base for the Citizens Military Training Camp and the Civilian Conservation Corps.

"Edgewood Arsenal... It's a Gas, Gas, Gas" -- Sean Kief and Susan Thompson continue the second season of Aberdeen Proving Ground's Hidden History, with a discussion regarding the ownership of the Gunpowder Neck by the Cadwalader family from the 1840s through 1917, when the land was purchased by the U.S. government to become what would be known as Edgewood Arsenal. Also discussed is Edgewood Arsenal's role in World War I as a center for chemical warfare.

Sean Kief and Susan Thompson kick-off the second season of Aberdeen Proving Ground's Hidden History celebrating the Army's 250th Birthday with an examination of the only pre-Revolutionary War building located within the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground - the Presbury House- its construction and history, and its association with the early American Methodism movement.

Episode 6 – “Plumb Crazy at Plumb Point – Part 3” – The final episode of Season 1 of Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Hidden History wraps up the discussion of the Plumb Point housing area, and reviews the development of the military landscape over time, and its evolution from working center of APG to officers housing and now location of the Living Legacy Forest, honoring Gold Star Soldiers and their families.

Episode 5 – “Plumb Crazy at Plumb Point – Part 2” – Special Guest Lucas Taylor, spouse of MG (Ret.) Randy Taylor, joins Sean Kief and Susan Thompson to discuss his two-year occupancy of Quarters One, the Commanding Officer’s Quarters at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

The History of Plumb Point and Quarters One is emblematic of the effects the establishment of Aberdeen Proving Ground had on the landscapes, people, and industries of Harford County. Long held tracts and family names familiar in Harford County would give way to the urgent needs of a country bracing for entrance into World War I.

The history of Poole's island and APG, is the history of America. Poole's Island is representative of American revolution, art, agriculture and its early dependance on enslaved labor, maritime navigation and tragedy, sporting and leisure, and military use, all on an island just over 200 acres in size. Poole's Island is located off the southern coast of the Edgewood Area of APG.

The history of Poole's island and APG, is the history of America. Poole's Island is representative of American revolution, art, agriculture and its early dependance on enslaved labor, maritime navigation and tragedy, sporting and leisure, and military use, all on an island just over 200 acres in size. Poole's Island is located off the southern coast of the Edgewood Area of APG.

Sean Kief and Susan Thompson discuss the history of Spesutie Island at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, from Native American use to it’s place in the Space age, and relate some of the spooky tales associated with APG’s Hidden History.