Prior to establishing Jamestown, the earliest settlers made their first contact with American soil here over 400 years ago. At the time the area was nothing but sand dunes. More in this C-SPAN video. Daha fazlasını oku.
The USS Monitor was the first warship to have a revolving gun turret. The original turret is currently undergoing conservation in the museum. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Daha fazlasını oku.
Mormon settlers first came to Mesa in 1877 as part of Brigham Young's colonization of the church. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Lyceum opened in 1839 as the joint home of the Alexandria Lyceum (the group) and the Alexandria Library. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Daha fazlasını oku.
On this land 200,000 yrs. ago, a fissure formed a crack in the earth's crust. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video to find out how that affected what you see here today. Daha fazlasını oku.
Palace of the Governors is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Daha fazlasını oku.
Fort Ward was built to protect the city of Washington, DC from Confederate forces in the Civil War. It is well-preserved with 90-95% of its earthen walls intact. Watch this video to find out more. Daha fazlasını oku.
Portraits of the two U.S. Presidents from Vermont, Calvin Coolidge & Chester Arthur, hang in the main lobby. Learn more in this C-SPAN video. Daha fazlasını oku.
In 1779 the British established Fort New Richmond in Baton Rouge. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info about the Battle of New Richmond, which took place adjacent to the Pentagon Barracks. Daha fazlasını oku.
Huey Long, former senator and governor of the state of Louisiana, was shot in the Louisiana Capitol Building in 1935. Check out this C-SPAN video for more information Daha fazlasını oku.
The Louisiana State Archives contain documents older than Louisiana itself, such as the West Florida Republic government papers and Civil War rebel records. See C-SPAN video for more info Daha fazlasını oku.
The Magnolia Mound Plantation is a perfect example of Creole architecture. It has raised foundations, wrap around galleries, and is made of Cyprus beams and bousillage filling. View C-SPAN video Daha fazlasını oku.
The William J. Clinton Presidential Library located in the Park is home to the presidential gift collection. It includes mementos given to Clinton during his presidency. See C-SPAN video for more info Daha fazlasını oku.
Mount Vernon was home to George Washington for more than 45 years. Washington enlarged the residence and built up the property from 2,000 to nearly 8,000 acres. See video for more history. Daha fazlasını oku.
VIDEO: AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka comments on the importance of the Employee Free Choice Act from his C-SPAN Newsmakers interview (8/8/10). Daha fazlasını oku.
Cemetery - 624 acres, where veterans and military casualties from each of the nation's wars are interred. See video for more history. Daha fazlasını oku.
Setting for various White House events (e.g. State Arrivals, Easter Egg Roll). Marine One lands/departs on the South Lawn. Watch this video of the first family on the South Lawn. Daha fazlasını oku.
What's it look like when Federal Budget arrives at the Capitol? Watch this YouTube video. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Old Mill was built in the late 1930s. This gristmill, created as a work of art, is one of the still standing structures used in the movie “Gone with the Wind.” See C-SPAN video for more info Daha fazlasını oku.
The Arkansas Museums include 5 antebellum era houses, which are used to interpret the lives of 19th century urban slaves and slaveowners. Watch this C-SPAN video for more info Daha fazlasını oku.
Watermark Books owner, Sarah Bagby, says that Wichita residents flock to books about local history. See C-SPAN video for more info Daha fazlasını oku.
C-SPAN is covering an Iowa Caucus here LIVE. Watch it later in the C-SPAN Video Library. Daha fazlasını oku.
Are you attending #prnfb? If so, you should become a fan of C-SPAN's Facebook page! Daha fazlasını oku.
Built from 1827-1830, this served as the Capitol of Kentucky from 1830-1909. Architect Gideon Shryock was 25 years old when he designed the building. Learn more about the history in this video. Daha fazlasını oku.
Built in 1850, this was Kentucky's second arsenal bldg. After the first arsenal bldg caught fire in 1876, they commissioned this building. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Daha fazlasını oku.
Check out this C-SPAN BookTV interview with author Kent Masterson Brown, "One of Morgan's Men: Memoirs of Lieutenant John M. Porter of the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry." Daha fazlasını oku.
"Poor Richard" is a former Poet Laureate of Kentucky and retired professor of English & Humanities at Kentucky State University, but now teaches at Transylvania University. Learn more in this video. Daha fazlasını oku.
Governor William Goebel is the only U.S. Governor to be assassinated in office. He died on February 3, 1900. See more in this C-SPAN American History YouTube video. Daha fazlasını oku.
During the Jim Crow Era, African Americans were excluded from the parks in Chas, esp the Battery Park which was said to be a premier location in the city during that time. Watch video for more info. Daha fazlasını oku.