History of the Slave Trade
Settled in 1639, Newport, Rhode Island, was the largest slave trade port in North America. Keith Stokes, vice president of the 1696 Heritage Group and a descendant of slaves in Newport, talk…
1,793 viewsSettled in 1639, Newport, Rhode Island, was the largest slave trade port in North America. Keith Stokes, vice president of the 1696 Heritage Group and a descendant of slaves in Newport, talk…
1,793 viewsIn 1958 and 1960, President Eisenhower used the Fort Adams Commandants House as his "Summer White House". Tour Guide Michael Pine toured the home and director of Visitor Services Robert McCo…
1,409 viewsNaval War College History professor David Kohnen talked about the origins of the school and how it’s helped build America’s navy. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in the…
629 viewsThe Touro Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in the country. Tour guide Karen Flippo talked about the building’s history which spans five centuries. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) …
704 viewsSpas, horse racing, casinos and gambling have dominated much of Saratoga Springs culture. Saratoga Springs History Museum executive director James Parillo discussed the various eras of the c…
446 viewsIn 1777, the Battles of Saratoga were fought in Saratoga Springs and became the turning point in the Revolutionary War for American victory. Saratoga National Historic Park ranger Eric Schni…
1,337 viewsSaratoga Springs is home to the Saratoga Race Course. Author and historian Allan Carter talks about its history and how it shaped the city. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a s…
634 viewsDan O’Neil, executive director of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, talked about Allen’s controversial life and how he came to settle in Burlington, Vermont. Ethan Allen is often called the …
562 viewsBurlington historian Vince Feeney talked about Ira Allen’s influence on the city. Ira Allen, the youngest brother of Ethan Allen, helped found the University of Vermont in 1791. C-SPAN’s…
272 viewsBurlington historian Vince Feeney talked about the diverse history of the city, from the lumber and textile industries to its politics. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop …
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