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Oregon Trail spots you can see today
You can go see the over 100-year-old wagon ruts in Wyoming right now…and not far away is Register Cliff, where travelers would carve their names into the soft rock to let others know they had made it that far. Both of these sites are an incredible timestamp on history that gives you a glimpse into…
Truth vs Myth in Devils Tower history
Devils Tower, a geological marvel in Wyoming, formed around 50 million years ago and was designated as the first U.S. national monument in 1906. However, its significance extends beyond geology, as it holds profound cultural and spiritual importance for Native American tribes such as the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Kiowa. Known as “Mato Tipila” to…
War Stories of an F-15
Thank you to the Pueblo Weisbrod Air Museum for allowing us to make this video. If you want to visit this amazing museum to can follow the link below. PWAM.ORG Intro: 0:00F15 war story: 0:47How this jet engaged in combat: 1:34Women in aviation: 2:19F15 is called to engage: 3:05Improvements in ejection seats: 4:20F15 fires on…
What if Mount Rushmore was…different?
Did you know that the original 4 models were NOT the four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln? We visited, Mount Rushmore, the famous American landmark located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and discovered more of the history behind this famous American tourist destination. The choice of presidents…
True history of Crazy Horse monument
Discover the life and legacy of Crazy Horse, a renowned Native American leader and warrior of the Oglala Lakota tribe in the 19th century. Celebrated for his exceptional courage and strategic prowess, Crazy Horse played a pivotal role in resisting the encroachment of European settlers onto Lakota lands. From his early life in the changing…
Everyone stopped here on the Oregon Trail
Fort Laramie was THE place to stop on the Oregon Trail. I grew up visiting this fort; it was a pleasure to revisit it and put my historian eyes on it today. Intro: 0:00Origins of Fort Laramie: 0:19Barracks: 1:54Mormon Trail: 2:21Tents and canons: 2:51Everyday life in the 1800s: 3:42Trail wagons: 6:29Officers quarters: 6:58Embassy to the…
Battle of the Little Bighorn
If you have never been to Montana to see Little Bighorn…make sure it is on your bucket list. The history is palpable as you drive across wide open spaces and onto the Crow Indian Reservation to get to this historic location. Intro: 0:00History of the 1868 Sioux Treaty: 0:17Lead up to conflict: 2:52Buffalo Calf Road…
Go inside a B-29 Bomber
Check out what is inside one of the most famous aircraft of World War II. Thank you to the Pueblo Weisbrod Air Museum for sponsoring us to make this video. The Air Museum in Pueblo, Colorado is one of the best we have ever been to…and 100% the most kid friendly. (by a mile) plan…
Last Days of Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood
Wild Bill Hickok was a legendary man of the Wild West. From outlaw in his younger days, to US Army scout, and later Federal Marshal he was the real deal. Will Bill Hickok was shot on August 2nd, 1876 in Deadwood, South Dakota by the infamous Jack McCall. We visit this legendary town, walk in…
Buffalo Bill Wild West life and death
Buffalo Bill Cody and his Wild West show brought the Western frontier to thousands of people around the world. Did you know that Buffalo Bill ACTUALLY DID the things that were written about him? He was the real deal! Intro: 0:00Early life: 0:29How Buffalo Bill got his name: 2:35The jump to show business: 4:31Controversial burial:…
President Eisenhower’s boyhood home
Many may not know that President Dwight D. Eisenhower was from Abilene, Kansas. He was born in Texas and his parents moved to Kansas when he was 2 years old. He always called it his home and was proud to be from there. We visited his presidential library and the home where he grew up.…
Inside the Lincoln Assassination trial at Grant Hall
This episode of Walk With History takes place at Grant Hall in Fort McNair, Washington, DC, where the Lincoln Assassination trial was held from May to July of 1865. A military commission found seven of the prisoners guilty of at least one conspiracy charge, and four were sentenced to be hanged by the neck until…
The American Revolution almost didn’t happen
Patrick Henry was one of the United States Founding Fathers and a key figure in the American Revolution. Born in Virginia in 1736, he was a lawyer, politician, and orator who played a significant role in the movement toward American independence. Henry was a passionate advocate for individual liberty and was known for his fiery…
The Man Who Exposed Hamilton
James Callender may have been known as America’s first well-known “gossip” columnist. His stories brought down Alexander Hamilton and even a sitting president. When his tactics were turned against him…a modern-day playbook was born on how to handle the media.
Infamous Prisons of the Civil War
Second only to Andersonville in deaths and infamy…Libby Prison was a Confederate prison in Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It was a three-story brick warehouse that had been used as a tobacco factory before the war. The prison was located on Cary Street, near the James River. Libby Prison was designated to hold…
How to Visit Jimmy Stewart’s Hometown
Jimmy Stewart is one of the all-time great actors…and a top favorite with the Walk with History team. When we had the opportunity to visit his hometown we took it…and we have some tips and tricks to help you visit too! This video is also a behind-the-scenes look at how we visit all these historic…
Origins of the “Six Triple Eight” (6888) Women’s Army Corps postal unit
The 6888th postal battalion was a shining star during WWII, showing the world how African American women could serve alongside their fellow countrymen and women. Mary McLeod Bethune is the reason the 6888 exists…join us as we tell you how she made that happen.
The Civil War did NOT End in the Appomattox Court House
Most people think the American Civil War ended in the courthouse in Appomattox, Virginia…and most people are mistaken. Join us as we show you where the surrender took place and the name of the city where Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee carried out this historic event.
40 Years of Flashdance History
15 April 1983, Flashdance was released. This film exceeded all expectations and changed the face of 80s fashion…we visited the Pittsburgh filming locations to celebrate this classic film. This is a behind-the-scenes look. Main video: History of Flashdance and filming locations ⬇️ BTS video ⬇️ Interested in “retro” inspired History gear? Check out the Walk…
Smithsonian American history you’ve never seen (in under 5 minutes)
The Smithsonian American History Museum has a lifetime’s worth of artifacts to explore…so here is just a sample of what you can find there. Intro: 0:00George Washington easy chair: 0:49George McClellan items: 1:05Sash of truce: 1:11Sherman’s horse Winchester: 1:20Sherman’s hat: 1:31Grant’s chair: 1:37Appomattox furniture: 1:48Lincoln playbill: 2:03Mary Todd Lincoln dress: 2:24Lincoln’s top hat: 2:37Alexander Graham…
Walking the location of the Reagan assassination attempt
On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Reagan had just finished giving a speech when Hinckley fired six shots, hitting Reagan and three other people. Reagan was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to remove…
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