Celebrating St. Louis' 250 year history, the Museum is hosting its 50 People, 50 Places, 50 Images, 50 Moments and 50 Objects exhibit. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Mehr erfahren.
The Eads Bridge project was the first to use true steel in any major bridge architectural undertaking. check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Mehr erfahren.
Built in 1894, Waring Historical Library was originally known as Hoffman Library. For more info check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
The Draytons were an important family in the development of the colony of South Carolina. To learn more about the family and the plantation check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
The 16th Street Baptist Church was built in 1873 and was moved to its current 16th Street location in 1883. To learn about the history of the church and its tragic past watch this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Stewart Indian School was opened in 1880 and the first graduating class had 37 students. To learn more about the school check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Bellingham's unique combination of fishing village and college town provides for a creative environment. To learn more about Bellingham and Village Books watch this C-SPAN interview with the owner. Mehr erfahren.
Check out Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 1775-2012 Exhibit. The exhibit traces the history of the planet's frozen frontiers within the context of climate change. Mehr erfahren.
Point Roberts is considered a geopolitical oddity because it is not physically connected to the United States. To learn more about the history of this island check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Ross's Landing was where the mass forced exodus of the Cherokee Indians began, otherwise known as the Trail of Tears. To learn more about the area and the move westward check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
The Chickamauga Dam was a Tennessee Valley Authority project from 1940, and was dedicated by FDR. To learn more about the TVA and the Valley's history check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Olympia was originally named Cheet Woot, which means "place of the bear." To learn more about the history of the capitol, check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Bush's Pasture Park is home to the Asahel Bush House, built in 1877-78. Bush started the Oregon Statesman newspaper in the late 19th century. For more info on the house watch this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Wisebird Bookery often features books by local authors. To learn how the owners of the Wisebird Bookery have adjusted to the changing bookstore community, check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was organized in 1847. Helen Keller visited in the early 1900s and spoke to a packed house. Learn more about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir through this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Built in 1916, the building has a dome similar to that of the United States Capitol. The frescoes in the dome feature seagulls, which are Utah's state bird. For more info check out this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
At its deepest, the Great Salt Lake is only about 30 feet deep, averaging about 15 to 16 feet deep overall. Learn more about the Great Salt Lake and its history through this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
Opened in Feb. 2003. Designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie. 240,000 square feet of space and over 500,000 books. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Mehr erfahren.
General Patton chose this expanse of desert because he knew it would prepare his troops for the heat and lack of water they would encounter upon invading Africa. Learn more in this C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.
The intention when planning this building in the 1850's was to rival or better the U.S. Capitol. Get the details in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Mehr erfahren.
Baseball spring training helped put Mesa on the map. Learn more about the significance of spring training in Mesa through this C-SPAN American History TV video. Mehr erfahren.
During WW2, Falcon Field became the #4 British Flying Training School. Ground broke in July 1941 & was completed by that September. Learn more in this C-SPAN AHTV video Mehr erfahren.
Alexandria National Cemetery is one of the oldest cemetery's in America. Older than Arlington Cemetery itself. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Mehr erfahren.
Bookworks is known for their efforts to bring in renowned authors from around the country and world. Learn more in this C-SPAN Book TV video Mehr erfahren.
Casa San Ysidro is home to one of the most intact & comprehensive collections that represent New Mexico's history. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Mehr erfahren.
Collected Works is the oldest independent bookstore in Santa Fe. Learn more in this C-SPAN Book TV video. Mehr erfahren.
Georgia O'Keeffe would often paint in her car. She referred to her Model 'A' Ford as her favorite studio. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Mehr erfahren.
Visit Southern University’s library and see the slave narrative collection. It includes narratives from slaves from 16 different states and Canada. Watch this C-SPAN Book TV video for more info Mehr erfahren.
The secession of Louisiana and the vote to impeach Huey Long both took place in the Old State Capitol, built in 1851. Mehr erfahren.
