Month: July 2019
Petersburg, Virginia
Today Petersburg, Virginia might be considered a suberb to larger Richmond to the north. However, during the 1860’s, this was a very important city on…
Another Leader Who Freed Slaves
Americans are taught in elementary school of the leadership of Abraham Lincoln who worked to end slavery and hold a nation together. But many do…
When Rules Don’t Make Sense
Sometimes rules and laws just don’t make sense. David wondered why he couldn’t have a telephone but he could borrow one from someone else, why…
Growing Up Amish
As an Amish youth, David saw a vastly different world with modern conveniences all around him. As he became a teenager, he knew that someday…
Looking At Life Differently
David Mast had to repeat the eighth grade…along with just about everyone else in his class. In a moment you’ll hear why this community looks…
Popcorn and Pumpkins
Popcorn, pumpkins and more. Colin just thought every farm in American grew those crops, but then he took a look around and found his county…
The Risk of a Crop Below Ground
Most farmers take on some risk when they put a crop in the ground. This farmer sees the risk in what is below ground –…
An Oil Field Where You Might Not Expect It
When you think of American oilfield you perhaps think of Texas, North Dakota or the fields on the north slope of Alaska. But here you’ll…
Where to Park a Plane?
When Frank bought a plane he needed a hangar in which to park it. Soon the plane wasn’t the only thing in the building. In…
Television or Real Life?
Some people have trouble distinguishing television from real-life. That can create some interesting situations inside a museum like this. I’ll take you to a place…