If you are a miner and struck it rich, you might shout this one word, and that one word is the name of this town yet today.  I’ll take you to a place where they are still mining the precious metals discovered in the 1800s...

If you are a miner and struck it rich, you might shout this one word, and that one word is the name of this town yet today.&nbsp; I&rsquo;ll take you to a place where they are still mining the precious metals discovered in the 1800s...

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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.

I've Got It!

Many towns and cities put up Christmas decorations during the holiday season.  In this small town they put up a Christmas tree each year and interestingly, they place it in a somewhat precarious location...

Many towns and cities put up Christmas decorations during the holiday season.&nbsp; In this small town they put up a Christmas tree each year and interestingly, they place it in a somewhat precarious location...

The Lost Nation Christmas Tree Tradition

In east central Iowa you’ll find the small town of Lost Nation, Iowa.  Interestingly, the story of how it was named seems to be lost as well...

In east central Iowa you&rsquo;ll find the small town of Lost Nation, Iowa.&nbsp; Interestingly, the story of how it was named seems to be lost as well...

Lost Nation

In 2020 the use of Aunt Jemima as a brand name was discontinued due to racial stereotypes.  However, the story behind the first person to become a living trademark is much bigger than that brand – it’s the story of woman dedicated to helping others...

In 2020 the use of Aunt Jemima as a brand name was discontinued due to racial stereotypes.&nbsp; However, the story behind the first person to become a living trademark is much bigger than that brand &ndash; it&rsquo;s the story of woman dedicated to helping others...

I've Got It!

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