Save Our History
Save Our History is a program sponsored by The History Channel. It is a national history education and preservation program that raises awareness and support for preserving local and national heritage. It is partnered with Preserve America, a White House initiative created by Laura Bush on March 3, 2003, to encourage the preservation of the United States's cultural heritage. The show is hosted by Edward Herrmann. In 2006, Save Our History added the Teacher and Student of the Year Awards. The award is given to teachers and students who help preserve historical sites in their communities. One of the sites included the first Union Army camp for African Americans in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania during the American Civil War. The other sites were the Mars Train Station in Mars, Pennsylvania and the Strand Theater in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.
41 episodes
- 1. The Underground RailroadNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 20, 1999
- 2. Dear Home: Letters from World War INo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minNov 11, 1999
- 3. The Declaration of IndependenceNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 4. Frontier HomesNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 5. The World War II MemorialNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 6. National D-Day MuseumNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 7. Grand CentralNew York City's Grand Central Station is spotlighted. Included: the heroic building's blend of architecture and functionality; how it spurred midtown development; the court case that saved it from destruction.CC1 h 0 minOct 1, 1998
- 8. The White House: 200th AnniversaryNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 9. Dear Home: Letters from WWIDEAR HOME: LETTERS FROM WWI chronicles the experiences of American soldiers and supply clerks, pilots and postal workers from draft day to homecoming, how they clung to pen and paper as their only connection to home, and how the war left them forever changed.CC1 h 0 minNov 10, 2000
- 10. Civil War BattlefieldsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJun 3, 2001
- 11. America's Most Endangered 2001No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJul 7, 2001
- 12. The MissouriNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minAug 31, 2001
- 13. The Star-Spangled BannerThis program, narrated by Roger Mudd, offers an interesting look at the history of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem confirming a young nation's sense of self. The particular flag Key saw came about through the herculean efforts of a seamstress to meet a request by Captain Amistad, commander of Ft. McHenry outside of Baltimore. The captain wanted a large symbol of American pride to wave in the face of the British fleet as it bombarded his post during the War of 1812. Most likely, the good Captain had no suspicions as to just how wildly successful his efforts would be--after Key's poem was published in 1814, it was paired with a tune from a drinking song (everybody knew the melody already so it was easy to remember) and became quite popular. In addition to tracing the song and flag's history, the program also looks at present-day intricate efforts to preserve what is left of the original fabric.CC1 h 0 minNov 19, 2001
- 14. USS ArizonaNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 7, 2001
- 15. Valley ForgeNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 18, 2002
- 16. American LighthousesNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 18, 2002
- 17. America's Most Endangered 2002No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJul 6, 2002
- 18. Save Our SoundsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 26, 2002
- 19. Presidential Yacht: The USS SequoiaNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 17, 2003
- 20. Dear Home: Letters from World War INo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 11, 2003
- 21. Yellowstone National ParkOur first and foremost national park, Yellowstone was established in 1872 by Congress. Today, it encompasses 2.2-million acres and draws over 3-million visitors yearly. But it's under constant threat from pollution, urban encroachment, and the same tourists that have made it so valuable. We join ecologists, as well as the National Parks Service, in their search for ways to preserve this vitally important ecosystem, while keeping it available to visitors for years to come.CC45minMay 3, 2003
- 22. America's Most Endangered 2003No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJul 12, 2003
- 23. Defining DocumentsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 20, 2003
- 24. George Washington's WorkshopNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 13, 2004
- 25. The National World War II MemorialThe National World War II Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to all those who served in WWII. Established by the American Battle Monuments Commission, it honors all military veterans, citizens on the homefront, the nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated the nation's call to arms. Dedicated on May 29, 2004, we detail its history and talk to those involved in its conception and the fundraising that made it possible.CC45minMay 30, 2004
- 26. The President Slept HereNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 3, 2004
- 27. Secrets of JamestownIn 1607, 105 Englishmen crowded onto three ships to cross the Atlantic in search of a new world. They built a fort at Jamestown and established trade with the indigenous people. But things turned bad quickly--the natives became hostile, the land was unforgiving, and disease and hardship overtook them. Just how did Jamestown, long thought to be a near-failure due to its colonists' incompetence, survive to become the first permanent English settlement despite all odds? A 10-year-long archaeological dig is unearthing evidence every day that tells a different story. Host Steve Thomas climbs down a 400-year-old well, wades into a swamp filled with 1,000-year-old trees, and takes us to a firing range, a sculptor's studio, and right into a forensics lab to piece together the real story of Jamestown Colony.CC45minNov 27, 2004
- 29. Gold Rush Ghost TownsSteve Thomas visits ghost towns from the American gold-rush era in Montana and California to examine preservation efforts, and innovative technology and methods used by miners. Towns include Garnet and Bannock in Montana; and Bodie, Cal. Also: A tour of the Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek, Cal.CC1 h 0 minMay 28, 2005
- 30. Apollo: The Race Against TimeNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minAug 27, 2005
- 31. FBI Stings: Recovering Stolen HistoryNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 10, 2005
- 32. Alaska's Bloodiest BattleNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 25, 2006
- 33. Jefferson's Other RevolutionNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJun 17, 2006
- 34. Inside the B25No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 35. Victorian RebornNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 23, 2006
- 36. Godspeed to JamestownIn 1607, the sailing ship Godspeed played an important role in American history; she was one of three ships that carried settlers to the Jamestown colony. We follow the construction of a full size replica of the three-masted ship commissioned by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Host Steve Thomas guides viewers through the 18-month process, from the laying of the keel to her first days at sea, exploring the combination of old world craftsmanship and modern technology used to put the ship together. When Godspeed is ready to take her first sail into the cold waters of Penobscot Bay, we get to see the ship in all its glory, learn about conditions on the original voyage, and ponder the courage of those who set sail 400 years ago.CC45minDec 2, 2006
- 37. The Search for George WashingtonNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 17, 2007
- 38. Sherman's Total War TacticsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 27, 2007
- 39. Revolution in BostonNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 22, 2007
- 40. America's Most Endangered 1997No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 1, 1997
- 41. Andrew JacksonNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 min
- 42. Voices of Civil RightsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 1, 2005
Save Our History
Save Our History is a program sponsored by The History Channel. It is a national history education and preservation program that raises awareness and support for preserving local and national heritage. It is partnered with Preserve America, a White House initiative created by Laura Bush on March 3, 2003, to encourage the preservation of the United States's cultural heritage. The show is hosted by Edward Herrmann. In 2006, Save Our History added the Teacher and Student of the Year Awards. The award is given to teachers and students who help preserve historical sites in their communities. One of the sites included the first Union Army camp for African Americans in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania during the American Civil War. The other sites were the Mars Train Station in Mars, Pennsylvania and the Strand Theater in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.
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