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Germantown: Uncovering the Lost German-Jamaican History in Seaford Town

from Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture · host Wendy Aris

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, explore the intricate layers of Caribbean history as Wendy Aris interviews filmmaker David Ritter about his documentary "Germantown". This episode uncovers the lost German-Jamaican story of Seaford Town, Jamaica, tracing the arrival of German settlers after emancipation and the ensuing cultural exchange. Discover how their experiences shed light on the struggles of preserving heritage and memory, while revealing profound insights into migration, identity, and resilience in Caribbean history. Join us as we delve into this unique family history, connecting the past to the vibrant present.                                                                                                                          Websites:                                                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/GermanTownJamaica/                                                      http://germantownjamaica.com/                                                                                  https://youtu.be/BFeETh7pKRk                                                                                                                                                                                                                          History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/   Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/ Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/ Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://youtu.be/CqnzwtsTdQY                                                                                                                                     #GermanTownJamaica #SeafordTown #CaribbeanHistory #JamaicanHeritage #CulturalIdentity #MigrationStories #HiddenHistory #DavidRitter #CaribbeanHeritage #JamaicaPodcast #UntoldHistories #DisAFiMiHistory

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, explore the intricate layers of Caribbean history as Wendy Aris interviews filmmaker David Ritter about his documentary "Germantown". This episode uncovers the lost German-Jamaican story of Seaford Town, Jamaica, tracing the arrival of German settlers after emancipation and the ensuing cultural exchange. Discover how their experiences shed light on the struggles of preserving heritage and memory, while revealing profound insights into migration, identity, and resilience in Caribbean history. Join us as we delve into this unique family history, connecting the past to the vibrant present.                                                                                                                          Websites:                                                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/GermanTownJamaica/                                                      http://germantownjamaica.com/                                                                                  https://youtu.be/BFeETh7pKRk                                                                                                                                                                                                                          History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/   Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/ Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/ Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://youtu.be/CqnzwtsTdQY                                                                                                                                     #GermanTownJamaica #SeafordTown #CaribbeanHistory #JamaicanHeritage #CulturalIdentity #MigrationStories #HiddenHistory #DavidRitter #CaribbeanHeritage #JamaicaPodcast #UntoldHistories #DisAFiMiHistory

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In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, explore the intricate layers of Caribbean history as Wendy Aris interviews filmmaker David Ritter about his documentary "Germantown". This episode uncovers the lost German-Jamaican story of Seaford...

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