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Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln recognized Pueblo independence by bestowing an ornamental, silver tipped cane to each Pueblo Nation.

The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The Swamp Fox”, addressed to General Nathanael Greene. Paige Sawyer sits down with Host Andrew Davis to discuss Francis Marion’s significance in the Palmetto State and how this incredible artifact has been so well preserved!

Are you a South Carolinian looking for another reason to fire up the grill and celebrate in the month of June? This episode of History in a Nutshell explores the S.C. centric holiday known as "Carolina Day"! Carolina Day, which commemorates the victorious Battle of Sullivan's Island during the American Revolutionary War, is observed every June 28th. On June 28, 1776, a small band of Patriots stationed at the palmetto log fort managed to miraculously fend off a massive British

The humble and innovative beginnings of the Cable TV industry in Colorado sparked one of the most important industries in the world, an industry that has constantly reinvented itself and is today a major player in broadband. From Bill Daniels and Bob Magness to John Malone, meet the innovative pioneers of the industry, which continues to reinvent itself even today.

As a child growing up along the Bering Sea in Alaska, Clyde Oxerok hunted walrus with village elders, relying on solid sea ice for nine months of the year. But as Arctic temperatures have risen, the ice is now dangerously thin, and only appears for three months. That’s transforming the foods that indigenous communities hunt, forcing them to find new prey as the temperature steadily rises. In the After the Ice series, elders from villages in the Bering Sea region of Alaska sha

In 1911 Missourians approved funding for the current capitol building and a design that would showcase cultural and state history. Available construction monies resulted in a one-of-a-kind and breathtaking collection of stained glass, murals, carvings and statuary that evocatively portrays Missouri’s legendary and beloved history.

This two-hour presentation includes a sweeping snapshot of Missouri beginning with her settlement and early territory days and journey to admittance as America’s 24th state on August 10, 1821. The story progresses with the pivotal role Missouri played during the Civil War and continues with representative highlights of her remarkable and unique accomplishments and impact in more recent times.

Long before it became a ghost town, Ebenezer was one of Georgia’s earliest and most important settlements. Founded by religious immigrants seeking freedom and opportunity, Ebenezer became a thriving colonial community, survived war, and endured three years of British occupation during the American Revolutionary War.

Marked!: Joseph Habersham was one of the most important early leaders in Georgia history. An influential part of Georgia's American Revolution story, a mayor of Savannah, and the second Postmaster General of the United States, Habersham helped shape both Georgia and the early United States.

Nancy Hart was no ordinary frontierswoman. Known for her sharpshooting, fierce resolve, and fearless spirit, she became one of the most legendary women of the American Revolution.

Did you know one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was killed in a deadly duel with his political rival? Meet Button Gwinnett, a key Founding Father whose influence shaped early Georgia history, but whose life was cut short by a bullet.

Why does Minneapolis celebrate a giant pencil every year? In this episode of On Our Minds: Road Trip, hosts Zack and Helena head to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” to explore one of the city’s most delightfully weird traditions: the Giant Pencil Festival on Lake of the Isles. From dancing pencil costumes to a dramatic annual “sharpening” ceremony, this story highlights how creativity, humor, and community spirit turn a fallen tree into a beloved public art celebration. Plus, the h

Alexander Esquivel, an undocumented migrant from El Salvador who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 20 years, recounts his experience being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for two months in 2025.

Earlier this year, the federal government removed exhibits showing slavery and George Washington’s treatment of enslaved people at the President’s House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Community leaders quickly pushed back, both in person with activism and in court.

On Our Minds. Hosts Zack and Helena explore what “community” really means—from hometown sports teams and small-town festivals to unexpected spaces that bring people together.

his episode of On Our Minds Road Trip takes us to Columbia, Missouri, where drag performers are building community, creating joy, and challenging stereotypes.

For six-hundred years we have lived under the misconception that Columbus discovered America. What he did was stumble on a land already occupied by many people and many nations. In the center of that land were a people who call themselves Oyate: "the People." This is their story, in their words.

A documentary based on the stories of Lars Stavig, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1876, and his brother Knut, who stayed behind in Norway. The two exchanged more than 150 letters spanning more than five decades from 1881 to 1938, the Stavig Letters give voice and reality to the immigrant experience from the perspectives of both countries.