2013 UGRR Conference, Keynote Address and Luncheon. Dr. Matthew Pinsker discusses some of the first-hand narratives of freedom in the civil war, and their value in the classroom.

History & Culture

Matthew Pinsker, PHD, Emancipation Moments

2013 UGRR Conference, Keynote Address. Dr. Thavolia Glymph discusses numerous historical narratives related to the slave insurgencies in the US and the perils therein.

Thavolia Glymph, PhD, The World(s) of Emancipation in the American South

A short video detailing the lives of hunters at Fort Union. The video also shows a recreation of their living conditions.

Hunter's Shack

A brief history of the influence and popularity of music during the time of the fur trade at Fort Union, with intermittent musical performances.

Music in the Fur Trade

A history of the Deseret Telegraph. The video discusses the influence of Brigham Young at the time, and how he utilized the telegraph. The history of female operators communicating in code is discussed as well.

The Deseret Telegraph

Timucuan Preserve: The rich history of the Timucuan Preserve is discussed. Native Americans, Spanish, French, and African Americans all have contributed to the region’s cultural heritage. Wildlife present and types of activities available at the park are also mentioned.

Ecology and History

Yosemite National Park: Bienvenidos a Yosemite! A special welcome video for the Hispanic community living within a day's drive of Yosemite.

Su Parque Nacional

Rock Creek Park: This is a guided tour of Fort Stevens. The fort served as the focal point for defending Washington, DC during a confederate attack in July of 1864 and is one of nine Civil War installations under the stewardship of Rock Creek Park.

Fort Stevens: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Rock Creek Park: This is a guided tour of Battleground National Cemetery, one of nine Civil War installations under the stewardship of Rock Creek Park and serves as the final resting place for the majority of Union Civil soldiers.

Battleground National Cemetery: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Gateway NRA: This is the third part of a three part series in which park historian Steve Lace discusses the New Amsterdam settlement.

RS08: Nieuw Amsterdam to New York (Part 3)

Gateway NRA: Park historian Steve Lace discusses how radicals jeopardized New York's return to prosperity after the revolution.

RS10: New York: Revolution to Recovery (Part 2)

Gateway NRA: Listen to a riveting tale of the typical experience for an immigrant at Ellis Island.

RS03: Journey Through Ellis Island

Gateway NRA: Park historian Steve Lace gives listeners a history lesson. Topics include the Dutch East India Company, Henry Hudson and his travels, Pierre Minuit, and much more.

RS06: Nieuw Amsterdam to New York (Part 1)

Gateway NRA: This is the second part of a three part series on the New Amsterdam settlement. Pierre Minuit, Killian van Rensselaer, Wouter van Twiller, Willem Kieft, Peter Stiverson, and Adriaen van der Donck are discussed.

RS07: Nieuw Amsterdam to New York (Part 2)

Learn about a dangerous but fulfilling journey taken by Lewis and Clark over 200 years ago while gaining and appreciation for the natural surroundings.

Lewis And Clark: At the Mouth of the Columbia River

A broad range of historical and cultural perspectives amongst a diversity of cultures is discussed in this collection.

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