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Honoring a Hero: The Story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy

In this episode of Walk with History, historian and veteran Jenn visits the Lieutenant Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in Long Island, New York, to honor the story of Michael Murphy, a Penn State graduate and Navy SEAL who sacrificed his life during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. The video explores his valor,Continue reading “Honoring a Hero: The Story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy”

Unlocking FDR’s Leadership: The Hyde Park Connection

Join us on a detailed tour of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s family home, Springwood, in Hyde Park, NY. Learn about the Roosevelt family’s history, including FDR’s birth and upbringing, the legacy of his parents, and his remarkable journey to becoming the 32nd President of the United States. Discover the personal stories, unique artifacts, and significant momentsContinue reading “Unlocking FDR’s Leadership: The Hyde Park Connection”

Visiting Lucille Ball | Beyond the Guidebook

Plan on visiting Jamestown, New York? Are you an I Love Lucy fan? Lucille Ball is from Jamestown, New York, and lived there until she pursued her acting career. You can visit the LucyDesi museum, her birth home, her childhood home, and lastly her gravesite. This video will help prepare you for your trip andContinue reading “Visiting Lucille Ball | Beyond the Guidebook”

Visiting the real Sleepy Hollow

Visiting the locations that inspired the folk tale and legend was part of a long time bucket list check off that I was so happy to be able to do! Walking where Washington Irving walked, and where the story of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman was an absolute joy. Learn something? 🎥 Donate aContinue reading “Visiting the real Sleepy Hollow”

Walk With History Introduction

Funny that it took a year and over 50 videos for us to finally introduce ourselves. However, our live stream from Colonial Williamsburg provided the perfect opportunity for us to talk about how the channel started, what we have learned, and where we think we can take it in the future. Join us! Who isContinue reading “Walk With History Introduction”

Burial Place of Rick James

We visited the burial place of Rick James, President Millard Fillmore, North Pole discoverer Frederick Cook and so many more historical figures! Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York was a fun and humbling experience.

President McKinley 1901 Assassination Sites – Buffalo, New York

U.S. President William McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo, New York in September of 1901. Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th president of the United States at the Ansley Wilcox house that is now a National Park Service site. We had the opportunity to visit the locations of this historic event and also gotContinue reading “President McKinley 1901 Assassination Sites – Buffalo, New York”