American Countryside

Separate but equal was almost always separate and NOT equal.  That was the case in agricultural education as well with two groups helping those who...

At one time is was the grandest of hotels in the state of Virginia.  But the wheels of time eventually forced her shutdown and all...

What's it take to build a large city?  A railroad and nice hotel of course.  It was a winning combination for this city…

Times of war often bring the displacement of families simply fleeing the conflict.  That was the case in this country and one of the focal...

In 1863 and 1864 a place called Camp Nelson in Kentucky became a focal point for men wanting to join the Union army and families...

When the Civil War began, some citizens found that the places they lived were on the wrong side of the line when it came to...

It's called the “mother store” because it was the first of many.  You can still come here to purchase modern merchandise and see how the...

If you want to make it big in retailing clothes and general merchandise, you might not pick southwestern Wyoming as the place to begin.  Yet,...

Many people travel to Savannah, Georgia, the state's oldest city, to enjoy its tree lined streets and colonial history.  A visit to Georgia's second oldest...

There was no doubt the men assigned to this fort did not like it here.  But exactly how far would they go to get free...

In southeast Georgia you'll find an outpost built to protect the British interests from the Spanish and the French.  While important in location, it proved...

It took a large workforce from points around the globe to lay the rails that connected the nation.  In Evanston, Wyoming you'll find an important...

It's known as “Hockeytown USA.”  This small but mighty town has produced many top athletes and has competed at the highest levels of the sport...

The northernmost point in the lower 48 states was created when the maps of the era weren't accurate in determining exactly where some important landmarks...

These days it's not that uncommon to find people who live to be 100 years old or more.  In this northern Minnesota town, there was...

In northern Minnesota you'll find a town with an interesting name – Warroad.  So was this truly a road to war?

You know you probably had a special football career when your old high school adopted your name as its mascot.  This is the story of...

He was in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's first class and his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears saw him star on both sides...

When you think of gold mining towns in the U.S., you probably don't think of this area of the country.  The gold rush was short,...

If you go to International Falls, Minnesota looking for a picturesque waterfall, you'll be disappointed.  This is the story of the falls on this international...

When we think of rivers that form the border of the Unites States, we often think of the Rio Grande in the southwestern U.S.  However,...

Friday nights in the fall are a time when many high schools play football games.  And of course, today many college and pro games are...

In the 1890s the game of football was just beginning on some college campuses.  That was the case in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.  The college there was...

In Sumner, Mississippi you'll find an old courthouse was a restored second floor courtroom.  Today there are no trials, just visitors to this place.  They...

It was supposed to be a summer trip for one young man from Chicago to visit his extended family.  But just a few days into...

It some of the most difficult times, people often forget what separates them and band together to help those in need.  Such was the case...

It was February 1st, 2003.  Residents of Hemphill, Texas heard what sounded like a giant explosion on an otherwise peaceful Sunday morning.  What took place...

Many of us love to have a piece of apple pie and ice cream.  In a moment I'll tell you where you can get a...

Many small towns across the country have a celebration that honors the things that make that place special.  In Liberty, Kentucky it's one crop that...

If you think the state of Pennsylvania mostly looks like Philadelphia and Pittsburg, you should take a trip here.  In fact, a trip to this...

When you think of places were elk roam forests and wilderness areas, you perhaps do not think of this state.  Yet it is here that...

One of the most visited exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution is the red slippers worn by Dorthy in the Wizard of Oz.  There are actually...

Sometimes celebrities in showbiz are known by one particular role they played, no matter the entirety of their life's work.  That is the case for...

There's a good chance you've never heard of Frances Ethel Gumm.  You know her by a different name and I'm just about positive that although...

You know you have quite a farm and mansion when the stables are many times larger, and nicer, than many homes.  Such was the case...

You can still find several antebellum homes scattered throughout the southern United States.  While this home has similar roots, it tells the story of an...

Not many people set out to own a historic gold and silver mine.  That was the case for Andre, but soon he found himself owner...

When the first miners hit veins of ore here, they knew it was “good enough” to open a profitable mine.  And thus, the name “Good...

Not many folks have heard of Goose Flats, Arizona.  After all, the most exciting thing in Goose Flats was the fact that geese sometimes landed...

Scott Robb holds many world records.  That fact makes him a well-recognized man among Alaskan farmers and among those who attend the state's fair.  We...

Imagine a record that stood for over a century.  That's quite a mark to be broken, but today, Scott Robb is the world's best in...

Sometimes you might wish you just had more hours of the day to get things done.  For a portion of the year, the people who...

It is a unique and somewhat remote stretch of river one can float or canoe.  For years ranchers knew of the beauty of this place,...

Over a century ago, it was common to have one room school houses to educate rural children through the 8th grade.  However, one community in...

The western frontier was noted to have many trading posts, but the one you'll find here has over a century worth of history and it's...

It's one of the largest lakes in the state of Minnesota, and it became the place of settlement for a Native American tribe who followed...

He was probably the most valuable hog of his day.  His worth was measured in extraordinary sums of money, yet his owner would not sell...

He was a champion in the show ring and his fame grew far beyond farm country.  In fact, he was so well known, he had...

For over seven decades, this bridge was a record setter, the highest suspension bridge in the world.  It continues to draw visitors from around the...

Thousands of people still drive to this location to be amazed by the natural beauty of this place.  It makes you wonder what the first...

In the Great Depression era, Quincy, Florida was a town of nearly 4000 residents.  Although times were tough, the advice of one local banker helped...