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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
Learn about cultural stereotypes of Native Americans and how the museum is seeking to rectify these misconceptions through this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
Evidence points to the fact that the park was home to 17,000 years of continuous human habitation. To learn about some of the artifacts uncovered during a 1930s dig, watch this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
Built from 1855 to 1859, the Hay House boasted hot and cold running water, central heat, a speaker-tube system, an in-house kitchen, and a ventilation system. Watch this C-SPAN video to learn more. Leggi tutto.
Started in 1935 and finished in 1938, the Capitol building is the 4th newest capitol in the country and is an art deco design. To learn more about the history of the building watch this C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
The Old Mill District today employs more people than both working mills did at their peak. To learn more about the Old Mill District check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Leggi tutto.
In 1921, Lillian Clement became the first woman to serve in any Southern state legislature when she was elected to the NC General Assembly. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
The Zion Baptist Church played an important role during the Civil Rights movement. Learn more about how Zion was the center of much activity in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
One of the newest state capitol buildings in the country, the Zia Sun symbol helped inspire the development of the building. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leggi tutto.
Watch the Inaugural, gavel-to-gavel, LIVE on C-SPAN and afterwards online at c-span.org Leggi tutto.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial stands in Lincoln Park. Sculpted by Robert Berks & dedicated in 1974. The first memorial in DC to honor an African-American leader. Learn more in the C-SPAN video. Leggi tutto.
The Lucas Gusher was the largest oil gusher in the world in 1901. In ten days it produced more oil than Russia produced that entire year. View this C-SPAN American History TV video for info Leggi tutto.
