Acorn Books is the only independent bookstore within 40 miles of Dover. To learn more about the challenges and benefits of operating an independent bookstore check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
Mining boomed in this area after 1859, where miners mined for gold and silver. TO learn more about the area and the history of mining in the West check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use and is the only state house to have served as the nation's capitol. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Leer más.
Paul Laurence Dunbar was an African-American poet, author, and lyricist who spent most of his life in Ohio. To learn more about him and his home check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The Center houses a replica of the Wright's bicycle shop, original artifacts used by the brothers and the 1905 Wright Flyer III. To learn more check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The first Medals of Honor were presented to six surviving members of Andrews Raiders, on March 25, 1863. To learn more about the Museum check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
Knowing that explosives would not work when digging the tunnel because of the limestone, the tunnel was dug with pick and shovel. To learn more about the railroad and tunnel, watch this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
Evidence points to the fact that the park was home to 17,000 years of continuous human habitation. To learn about some of the artifacts uncovered during a 1930s dig, watch this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
Built from 1855 to 1859, the Hay House boasted hot and cold running water, central heat, a speaker-tube system, an in-house kitchen, and a ventilation system. Watch this C-SPAN video to learn more. Leer más.
Started in 1935 and finished in 1938, the Capitol building is the 4th newest capitol in the country and is an art deco design. To learn more about the history of the building watch this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The Old Mill District today employs more people than both working mills did at their peak. To learn more about the Old Mill District check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Leer más.
In 1921, Lillian Clement became the first woman to serve in any Southern state legislature when she was elected to the NC General Assembly. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
The Zion Baptist Church played an important role during the Civil Rights movement. Learn more about how Zion was the center of much activity in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
One of the newest state capitol buildings in the country, the Zia Sun symbol helped inspire the development of the building. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
Watch the Inaugural, gavel-to-gavel, LIVE on C-SPAN and afterwards online at c-span.org Leer más.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial stands in Lincoln Park. Sculpted by Robert Berks & dedicated in 1974. The first memorial in DC to honor an African-American leader. Learn more in the C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The Lucas Gusher was the largest oil gusher in the world in 1901. In ten days it produced more oil than Russia produced that entire year. View this C-SPAN American History TV video for info Leer más.
The MacArthur Museum has an exhibit on the Spanish-American war called “A Splendid Little War.” Watch this C-SPAN clip for more info about the first military conflict following the Civil War. Leer más.
General MacArthur was born in Little Rock Arkansas in the MacArthur Museum building. The United Nation’s forces were led by General MacArthur until he was relieved of command by President Truman. Leer más.
In 1957 integration hit North Little Rock High after it was implemented in Central High School. One of the school's first black students, Richard Lindsey, tells his story in this C-SPAN video Leer más.
Supreme Court Health Care Oral Argument Same-Day Audio, March 26-27 - Will air at approximately 1pm ET on C-SPAN3. Leer más.
C-SPAN visited the museum in Jaurary 2012. See KIIITV's story here: http://www.kiiitv.com/story/16500480/c-span-covers-beaumont-culture Leer más.
This 17 foot bronze statue of Theodore Roosevelt was done by sculptor Paul Manship. Learn more about the memorial and the island in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
It is believed that Daniel Boone is buried here, however Missouri also believes they have the true remains of Boone. Watch this video on the history & controversy surrounding his the burial site. Leer más.
This dark building began as the old Charleston jail in 1802 and functioned as a city jail until 1939. Watch this video for more info in this C-SPAN AHTV video. Leer más.
Architect Daniel Hudson Burnham designed Union Station which first opened October 27, 1907 and cost more than $25 million. Learn more from Author Christopher Buckley in this C-SPAN Book TV Video. Leer más.
Visiting the 2011 Cable Show? Stop by the C-SPAN Digital Bus (Booth 531) and get a Campaign 2012 luggage tag, button, pen and much more! Leer más.
Commercial aviation began in St. Petersburg, FL. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video with William Buston, Florida Aviation Historical Society, for more information. Leer más.
Check out this C-SPAN American History TV interview with Rep. Kathy Castor (R-FL) on the history of Centro Asturiano. Leer más.
