Based on where this man grew up, you might think his mind would only be on matters in the big city.  That turned out not to be the case though.  He wound up sharing stories mostly from rural and small town America that still resonate today...

Based on where this man grew up, you might think his mind would only be on matters in the big city.&nbsp; That turned out not to be the case though.&nbsp; He wound up sharing stories mostly from rural and small town America that still resonate today...

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American Countryside

Telling the stories behind the people, places and events from across the American countryside.

Telling the stories behind the people, places and events from across the American countryside.

American Countryside - An Amazing Journey

Andrew McCrea travels coast-to-coast to meet people you may have never heard of, with a story you'll never forget.  Hear from the people and places that have played important parts of our past and present.

Andrew McCrea travels coast-to-coast to meet people you may have never heard of, with a story you'll never forget.&nbsp; Hear from the people and places that have played important parts of our past and present.

A Mind Not on the Big City

In downtown Memphis you’ll find part of a restored motel.  It’s a place that would probably have been long forgotten if not for the tragedy that took place here.  Today it is a pilgrimage site and museum that honors the work of a man who we honor each January with a holiday

In downtown Memphis you&rsquo;ll find part of a restored motel.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s a place that would probably have been long forgotten if not for the tragedy that took place here.&nbsp; Today it is a pilgrimage site and museum that honors the work of a man who we honor each January with a holiday

The MLK, Jr. Civil Rights Museum

It was April of 1968 and the garbage in Memphis was beginning to pile up and stink.  A strike was having an impact on the city and one important leader was on his way to address the crowds

It was April of 1968 and the garbage in Memphis was beginning to pile up and stink.&nbsp; A strike was having an impact on the city and one important leader was on his way to address the crowds

On His Way to Address the Crowds

Many of us have seen many paintings by the artist Norman Rockwell.  In fact, his work is still reproduced in countless calendars and hangs on many office walls throughout America.  This is the place that houses much of that work...

Many of us have seen many paintings by the artist Norman Rockwell.&nbsp; In fact, his work is still reproduced in countless calendars and hangs on many office walls throughout America.&nbsp; This is the place that houses much of that work...

A Mind Not on the Big City

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