General Robert E. Lee began growing his famous white beard while staying here in Charleston. Learn more about the house he stayed in by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
Institute Hall is a replica of the building that housed the 1860 Democratic Convention. Learn more about the historic site by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
In the 1870s Nevada had more foreign born people per capita than any other state because of the gold rush. Learn more about the gold rush by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
Formerly a collection of abandoned grain elevators, these massive structures are now used for art, performance, and history tours. Learn about the history of these silos by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
The United States has only had four instances in which a president has been inaugurated outside of the Capitol Building. Learn more about the site by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
Learn more about this bicentennial recreation of Gladys City by watching this CSPAN video. Подробнее.
Pioneer Village is a unique collection of over 50 buildings representing the history of Kern County through the 19th century. To learn more watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The Greenwood District was virtually destroyed in a race riot on May 31, 1921, but Tulsa's African American community was able to rebuild the region by the 1930s. Watch this video for more info. Подробнее.
Known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” the Port of Galveston was founded in 1839. In the early years, cotton was the most common export. Watch this video for more info. Подробнее.
The Blandwood Mansion is the oldest structure in Greensboro, NC. A national historic landmark, Blandwood Mansion was home to Governor Morehead from 1841 to 1845. Watch this video for more info. Подробнее.
The Texas State Capitol sports a sunset-red granite dome topped by the Goddess of Liberty. This icon, finished in 1888, towers even higher than Washington DC's Capitol. Watch this video for more info. Подробнее.
Sen. Proxmire was dedicated to clean gov't and spent little on his campaigns. He donated thousand of papers to the archives, including the Golden Fleece Awards. Watch this video for more info. Подробнее.
The park was given to Colorado Springs in 1909 by the children of railroad magnate Charles Perkins, to keep it free and open to the public. Watch this C-SPAN video for more info. Подробнее.
The families who lived here sided with the British during the War of 1812. After, the American Fur Company took over the land. To hear more about the house and its history, watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Jessie Garcia talks about her 20-years covering the Packers in her book, My Life with the Green and Gold: Tales from 20 Years of Sportscasting. To hear more, watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
On November 29th, 1864, Chief Left Hand was killed in the Sand Creek Massacre while attempting to create peace with American settlers. For more information on Chief Left Hand watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The University of Colorado Boulder did not have any college students in its first class because no one could pass the entrance exam. To hear more about its founding watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
In order to give back to St. Paul, owner Garrison Keillor started the independent bookstore in 2006. Check out this C-SPAN BookTV video for more information on the bookstore. Подробнее.
This museum recreates the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, the Pony Express and the California Trail. These routes all passed through Casper. For more information check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Built in the 1930s, the Big Boy Steam Engine is said to be the largest locomotive in the U.S. Recently, an engine moved to Cheyenne to undergo renovations. For more info watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The 175-year-old building was host to Mississippi's official secession from the Union in 1861 and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Подробнее.
The WW II correspondent and his wife lived in Albuquerque for part of their lives. To learn more about one of Albuquerque's most famous residents check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Learn about cultural stereotypes of Native Americans and how the museum is seeking to rectify these misconceptions through this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Acorn Books is the only independent bookstore within 40 miles of Dover. To learn more about the challenges and benefits of operating an independent bookstore check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Mining boomed in this area after 1859, where miners mined for gold and silver. TO learn more about the area and the history of mining in the West check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use and is the only state house to have served as the nation's capitol. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Подробнее.
Paul Laurence Dunbar was an African-American poet, author, and lyricist who spent most of his life in Ohio. To learn more about him and his home check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The Center houses a replica of the Wright's bicycle shop, original artifacts used by the brothers and the 1905 Wright Flyer III. To learn more check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
The first Medals of Honor were presented to six surviving members of Andrews Raiders, on March 25, 1863. To learn more about the Museum check out this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
Knowing that explosives would not work when digging the tunnel because of the limestone, the tunnel was dug with pick and shovel. To learn more about the railroad and tunnel, watch this C-SPAN video. Подробнее.
