It was Christmas of 1814 and the residents of New Orleans knew the British were heading their way.  Soon they’d be on the ground intent on invading their city.  But could they repel the larger army and keep their freedom? 

It was Christmas of 1814 and the residents of New Orleans knew the British were heading their way.&nbsp; Soon they&rsquo;d be on the ground intent on invading their city.&nbsp; But could they repel the larger army and keep their freedom?&nbsp;

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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.

Keeping Their Freedom

There is power in prayer.  For the residents of this city, the results of their prayers are still celebrated every year to commemorate an event that took place over two centuries ago...

There is power in prayer.&nbsp; For the residents of this city, the results of their prayers are still celebrated every year to commemorate an event that took place over two centuries ago...

Power In Prayer

What you know about this battle probably comes from a song you’ve heard.  So today we’ll “Take a little trip along with Colonel Jackson” to see how much is fact and fiction...

What you know about this battle probably comes from a song you&rsquo;ve heard.&nbsp; So today we&rsquo;ll &ldquo;Take a little trip along with Colonel Jackson&rdquo; to see how much is fact and fiction...

Learning About a Battle from a Song

Before you can get a group to move toward a goal, you have to get them working together.  That was the biggest challenge facing this leader in his effort to save an American city from falling to the enemy...

Before you can get a group to move toward a goal, you have to get them working together.&nbsp; That was the biggest challenge facing this leader in his effort to save an American city from falling to the enemy...

Keeping Their Freedom

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