The house was originally built in the 1840s and is the oldest standing structure in Birmingham and was originally sold for $600. To learn more about the home check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
former University of Alabama Birmingham history professor Horace Huntley tells his experience with race relations in Birmingham, and his childhood memories of The Lyric. Check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The home is credited as being the first in the "Territorial Style" of architecture which combined traditional Spanish adobe and the Greek revival style that was popular in the eastern US at this time. Read more.
Fort Ward was originally built to protect Washington D.C. during the Civil War. The fort is extremely well-preserved with 90-95% of its earthen walls intact. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Read more.
Mustang Ranch became the state's first licensed brothel in 1971. To learn more about Nevada's history of legalized prostitution check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The mint was responsible for 50 issues of silver coins and 57 issues of gold coins until the mint ceased operations in 1893. To learn more about the museum check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The Willamette Heritage Center is home to some of the oldest buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the early settlers of the area through this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The Oregon State Hospital's Museum of Mental Health was where "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was filmed in 1975. Current patients of the hospital were in the movie alongside star Jack Nicholson. Read more.
Mission San Luis is the only reconstructed Spanish mission in the state of Florida. To learn more, check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
Bend Emblem Club was founded 100 years ago to promote the population increase to 100,000 people. While never reaching that goal, the emblem is still around. To learn more check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
In the agriculture exhibit, the three C's are highlighted: citrus, cattle, and cane. To learn more about the history of cattle in Florida, check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
Local (and very famous) resident Thomas Edison would often visit the park to watch spring training during the late 20s and early 30s. To learn more about the historic park check out this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The Edison Botanic Research Laboratory was built in 1928 when Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone realized a domestic source of rubber was needed. Learn more through this C-SPAN video. Read more.
25th street had a checkered past including brothels, opium dens, and raucous saloons. Learn more about Ogden's colorful history through this C-SPAN video. Read more.
Weber State houses the archives of the Utah Construction Company, whose most notable construction was the Hoover Dam. Learn more about the archives through this C-SPAN video. Read more.
Mobile was the first capital of French Louisiana, and it was the French Catholic settlers that brought an early version of Mardi Gras to the territory. Get more Mardi Gras info with this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The port of Mobile had one of the only automatic banana unloading machine in the Gulf during the late 19th century. Learn more about the Port of Mobile through this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The Special Collections Library hosts the Wallace Stegner Collection. Stegner wrote extensively about the need to preserve the American West. Learn more about the collection through this C-SPAN video. Read more.
The Special Collections Library is host to the Mitsugi Kasai Japanese American Archives, which focuses on the history of Japanese-Americans in the West. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Read more.
Roger Williams believed state had no role to play in religion, a radical idea for his time. Learn more about his life and the founding of the First Baptist Church in this C-SPAN video. Read more.
In June 1772, the citizens of Providence sunk the Gaspee in order to defend their rights and stop the Crown from interfering with trade. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
John Brown was intent on making sure his house was of caliber with the other great sea captains & merchants in RI. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video to find out how he went about doing so. Read more.
The State House is home to one of the most famous portraits of George Washington. It is one of very few paintings that depict the first president standing. Learn more in this C-SPAN video. Read more.
Betty Ford would always open up with "I'm Betty Ford and I'm a very grateful recovering alcoholic & addict." Learn more about Betty's journey in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
The Ordinance of Secession was the document that sparked the Civil War, and is the most important piece of history kept in this building. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
Owner Jean Chism discusses both the joys and struggles of maintaining a successful book store in this C-SPAN Book TV video. Read more.
During its use, this building operated much like a fire station. The lower gallery was an equipment station while upstairs were the crew quarters. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
Established in 1984 as a museum & working laboratory. It was conceptualized as a place where you can actually see archaeologists at work. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
George Washington enjoyed a 50yr relationship with Alexandria Virginia. From its founding in 1749 to his death in 1799. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
People have been living over New Mexico's land for thousands of years, making the entire state a giant archaeological site. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
