The Battle of Bunker Hill
A history of the militia fought battle at Bunker Hill, Part of the British siege of Boston during the American Revolutionary War
Continental Army 1777- Documentary
A short documentary about the the New York Campaign of 1777. This was the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. Learn what life was really like in the Continental Army during this important campaign through stories told by those who are part of the re-enactment. (Video utilizes film of re-enactments and text.)
A Brief History of General Francis Marion
Dr. Joseph Stukes, retired Professor of History at Francis Marion University and local historian gives a brief biography of general Francis Marion.
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 1
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Video goes into the early stages of the War of 1812. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 2
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 4
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Shows continuing footage of the war and the effects of the people.
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 5
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Shows footage of people involved in the war and the making of the first flag. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 6
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Video shows battles of the War of 1812. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 7
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Discusses how Scott Francis Key wrote the words to the poem that became the National Anthem.(10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 8
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary (10:00)Andrew Jackson wanted people to stand behind him to defend Washington, DC. The British had many more troops that Jackson, they wre caught between the Mississippi River and a swamp-had to break through Jackson's lines to advance. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 9
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. (10:00)
She Walks In Beauty - poem by George Gordon, Lord Byron, 1814
In the summer of 1814 Lord Byron attended a party and was captured by the beauty of his cousin, Mrs. Wilmot. Mrs Wilmot was in mourning and wearing a black mourning dress. He there for the first time saw his cousin, the beautiful Mrs. Wilmot. According to his friend, Mr. James Webster, "When we returned to his rooms in Albany, he said little, but desired Fletcher to give him a tumbler of brandy, which he drank at once to Mrs. Wilmot's health, then retired to rest, and was, I heard afterwards, in
Journey through the Cumberland Gap
Discussion and re-enactment of trip through the Cumberland Gap with Captain Daniel Boone. "History Bill" shows how this was accomplished. (7:43)
History of Territorial Expansion of the United States (maps)
History of Territorial Expansion of the United States. Clip shows multimedia maps of the united states with information about the history of territorial expansion of the United States from 1763 to present.
The End of the Frontier
This video is accompanied by text. "In 1890, the Census Bureau announced the end of the frontier, meaning there was no longer a discernible frontier line in the west, nor any large tracts of land yet unbroken by settlement. This news had a terrific psychological impact on many Americans. For the first time in history, America was without a frontier. The frontier was a part of American national identity. The ideal of an ever-pioneering spirit with eternally new wildernesses to conquer was the Ame
Hesiod's Theogony - Part 1
This is a film based on Hesiod's Theogony. Â This is Part 1.
Hesiod's Theogony Part 2
A film on Hesiod's Theogony Part 2.
Roman Colosseum
This three minute video is about the Roman Colosseum that has stood strong for 2,000 years. Without man there to maintain it, however, it may not remain strong forever. More of a warning film and lacks enough about history to be of value for most teachers and students.
The Great Depression Pt.1
It happened in the 30's. Discussion with people who lived through the Great Depression. Authentic film with narration.
Great Depression Political Cartoon Montage
History project showing a variety of cartoons with background music.
