US Regional History
Florida
Flagler’s Train: The Florida Keyes Over-Sea Railroad - YouTube (56:58)
It was the time the Titanic was being Built. The Panama Canal was under construction as well. However, in the US this bridge was unlike anything ever constructed before in history. Who was the man behind this railroad bridge? Henry Morrison Flagler was a wealthy man, who used his fortune to invest in East Florida. He had an idea to build a railway connecting Florida to the Florida Keys. It was a big undertaking, but people were full of hope for the development of the railway. It would have been risky and the work was tough. The result would have changed Florida. *Recommended for an American History class.*
The Florida Keyes: 200 Years of History - YouTube (56:46)
The early pioneers of the Florida Keys would have faced managed challenges. However, these pioneers would rise to the challenge. The early pioneers would arrive to have encountered breathtaking scenes. However, the scenes would have provided their challenges. Reefs would wreck ships by the dozens. There were also fierce hurricanes. At times their exotic world would feel scary. For over 200 people thousands of people would call the Florida Keys would call home. This is the history of the Florida Keys. *Recommended for potential to show list.*
Illinois
The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants - YouTube (55:41)
Sears, Roebuck, and Company, and Montgomery Ward were the early pioneers of the catalog. People eagerly anticipated getting their catalogs in the mail. Inside the catalogs were more than just the necessities and Christmas wishes. The pages were a reflection of what ordinary Americans aspired to. The companies behind these catalogs shaped how people shot. This history is entwined with the history of Chicago as well as the history of America. *Recommended for a history class and a home economics class.*
Candy Capital - YouTube (55:47)
Not only Chicago is known for the Great Chicago Fire, but it is also known for having a sweet tooth. For much of the twentieth century, Chicago was known as the Candy Capital of the World. Cracker Jacks, M&M’s, Snickers, and Lemon Heads all had their origins in the city. There were over 100 candy shops in Chicago and these companies included Wrigley, Mars, and Ferrara. Many immigrants helped shape the industry. This is the story of Candy and Chicago’s place in Candy’s history. *Recommended for a history fun day.*
Minnesota
Citizen - YouTube (56:46)
Women for a time were considered the property of their husbands. Women were not even allowed to own property or have custody of their children. Women wanted to be considered citizens of this nation and fully participate in the decisions of the nation. They wanted to have the right to vote. This documentary looks at a variety of activists such as Gertrude Bonnin and Nellie Griswold Francis. These women worked for the right to vote. *Recommended for a local high school history class.*
Flour Power - YouTube (56:40)
Grain was gold in Minnesota. Wherever there was flowing water, a mill could be built and a bill meant big business. It would change the landscape of Minnesota. Minnesota would become known as the Bread Basket of the World. Wheat would have been king in Minnesota. Pillsbury and General Mills would be established in Minnesota. So what is the history of flour in Minnesota? *Recommended for both a history class as well as a food science class.*
Montana
The Bozeman Trail - YouTube (1:58:03)
The Bozeman Trail was an offshoot of the Oregon Trail and was a shortcut to the gold fields of Montana. It was a route that stretched from Casper, Wyoming, and wound its way north through the Montana territory. It started in the midst of the Civil War. It cut through First Nation lands which caused clashes. For some, it was the beginning of a bright future. For others, it was the end of a way of life. It was the last of the Great Gold Rust Trails and would create more Western legends. *If you can find a better version, then show it, if you can't not recommended for a history class.*
Oregon
Flooding of Vanport - YouTube (59:53)
In the 1940s, the city of Vanport, Oregon was the second largest city in Oregon and was the largest wartime housing project in Oregon. However, in 1948 that would change. A flood completely destroyed the city. It was the largest loss of life and property in the Columbia River Basin. What happened? What caused the flood? How would the people rebuild? Would Vanport ever be the same again? *Recommended for a history class.*
Wyoming
End of Track - YouTube (1:00:44)
The Transcontinental Railroad was an incredible feat of engineering. This railway marched its way through Southern Wyoming. It would also see the growing pains of the State of Wyoming. Hell on Wheels was a phrase coined as the railroad was built. It is also a story of greed, corruption, and murder as the railroad was built. However, when it was complete it would unite the United States in a way never seen before. This is the story of the Transcontinental Railway. *Recommended for a history and geography class.*
Great Lakes
Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes - YouTube (44:17)
Historian and author Brendon Baillod are on a quest to learn more about the Great Lakes. A human skull was discovered in Lake Superior's depths, setting off this quest. He and a team of technical divers dive into the Great Lakes. They look at a wreck twenty miles off Milwaukee and discover a wreck of a lost ship. Then they go to Lake Superior to try to identify an unknown ship. They take a look at the world of the men and women who lost their lives on these ships. They explore the legend of a woman who lived and died on these lakes, is she the cause of the Great Lakes’ reputation as a graveyard? *Recommended for both a science and history class.*
Flagler’s Train: The Florida Keyes Over-Sea Railroad - YouTube (56:58)
It was the time the Titanic was being Built. The Panama Canal was under construction as well. However, in the US this bridge was unlike anything ever constructed before in history. Who was the man behind this railroad bridge? Henry Morrison Flagler was a wealthy man, who used his fortune to invest in East Florida. He had an idea to build a railway connecting Florida to the Florida Keys. It was a big undertaking, but people were full of hope for the development of the railway. It would have been risky and the work was tough. The result would have changed Florida. *Recommended for an American History class.*
The Florida Keyes: 200 Years of History - YouTube (56:46)
The early pioneers of the Florida Keys would have faced managed challenges. However, these pioneers would rise to the challenge. The early pioneers would arrive to have encountered breathtaking scenes. However, the scenes would have provided their challenges. Reefs would wreck ships by the dozens. There were also fierce hurricanes. At times their exotic world would feel scary. For over 200 people thousands of people would call the Florida Keys would call home. This is the history of the Florida Keys. *Recommended for potential to show list.*
Illinois
The Rise and Fall of the Mail Order Giants - YouTube (55:41)
Sears, Roebuck, and Company, and Montgomery Ward were the early pioneers of the catalog. People eagerly anticipated getting their catalogs in the mail. Inside the catalogs were more than just the necessities and Christmas wishes. The pages were a reflection of what ordinary Americans aspired to. The companies behind these catalogs shaped how people shot. This history is entwined with the history of Chicago as well as the history of America. *Recommended for a history class and a home economics class.*
Candy Capital - YouTube (55:47)
Not only Chicago is known for the Great Chicago Fire, but it is also known for having a sweet tooth. For much of the twentieth century, Chicago was known as the Candy Capital of the World. Cracker Jacks, M&M’s, Snickers, and Lemon Heads all had their origins in the city. There were over 100 candy shops in Chicago and these companies included Wrigley, Mars, and Ferrara. Many immigrants helped shape the industry. This is the story of Candy and Chicago’s place in Candy’s history. *Recommended for a history fun day.*
Minnesota
Citizen - YouTube (56:46)
Women for a time were considered the property of their husbands. Women were not even allowed to own property or have custody of their children. Women wanted to be considered citizens of this nation and fully participate in the decisions of the nation. They wanted to have the right to vote. This documentary looks at a variety of activists such as Gertrude Bonnin and Nellie Griswold Francis. These women worked for the right to vote. *Recommended for a local high school history class.*
Flour Power - YouTube (56:40)
Grain was gold in Minnesota. Wherever there was flowing water, a mill could be built and a bill meant big business. It would change the landscape of Minnesota. Minnesota would become known as the Bread Basket of the World. Wheat would have been king in Minnesota. Pillsbury and General Mills would be established in Minnesota. So what is the history of flour in Minnesota? *Recommended for both a history class as well as a food science class.*
Montana
The Bozeman Trail - YouTube (1:58:03)
The Bozeman Trail was an offshoot of the Oregon Trail and was a shortcut to the gold fields of Montana. It was a route that stretched from Casper, Wyoming, and wound its way north through the Montana territory. It started in the midst of the Civil War. It cut through First Nation lands which caused clashes. For some, it was the beginning of a bright future. For others, it was the end of a way of life. It was the last of the Great Gold Rust Trails and would create more Western legends. *If you can find a better version, then show it, if you can't not recommended for a history class.*
Oregon
Flooding of Vanport - YouTube (59:53)
In the 1940s, the city of Vanport, Oregon was the second largest city in Oregon and was the largest wartime housing project in Oregon. However, in 1948 that would change. A flood completely destroyed the city. It was the largest loss of life and property in the Columbia River Basin. What happened? What caused the flood? How would the people rebuild? Would Vanport ever be the same again? *Recommended for a history class.*
Wyoming
End of Track - YouTube (1:00:44)
The Transcontinental Railroad was an incredible feat of engineering. This railway marched its way through Southern Wyoming. It would also see the growing pains of the State of Wyoming. Hell on Wheels was a phrase coined as the railroad was built. It is also a story of greed, corruption, and murder as the railroad was built. However, when it was complete it would unite the United States in a way never seen before. This is the story of the Transcontinental Railway. *Recommended for a history and geography class.*
Great Lakes
Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes - YouTube (44:17)
Historian and author Brendon Baillod are on a quest to learn more about the Great Lakes. A human skull was discovered in Lake Superior's depths, setting off this quest. He and a team of technical divers dive into the Great Lakes. They look at a wreck twenty miles off Milwaukee and discover a wreck of a lost ship. Then they go to Lake Superior to try to identify an unknown ship. They take a look at the world of the men and women who lost their lives on these ships. They explore the legend of a woman who lived and died on these lakes, is she the cause of the Great Lakes’ reputation as a graveyard? *Recommended for both a science and history class.*
Updated on July 11, 2024
