The American Revolution was a turning point in history. After years of conflict followed by open warfare, Great Britain’s North American colonies became a new, independent nation – the United States of America! This educational video for children discusses events leading up to the war including the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre and the … Read more
Frederick Douglass was a famous speaker, writer, civil rights activist, and abolitionist. Born into slavery, he escaped to freedom and dedicated the rest of his life to securing freedom for others and equal rights for everyone. He wrote three biographies which still provide an excellent look at the conditions slaves were kept in. This … Read more
Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. But why? You probably know the story about the Mayflower and the Pilgrims, but how did a harvest feast in 1621 turn into a modern national holiday? Find out in this fun and educational video.
The United States is made of fifty nifty individual states, with their own individual histories and names. Have you ever wondered where those names came from? After all – what’s a Florida? We take you behind the name into the history of each state to find out how each of the 50 states got … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know more information about Thomas Jefferson? You probably know that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that the third President of the United States was also an ambassador, the first Secretary of State, and the second Vice President? Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase … Read more
The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America, but it hasn’t always been that way. The song was originally written as a poem by young American lawyer Francis Scott Key during the war of 1812. He watched helplessly from a British ship as they attacked Fort McHenry. He wanted … Read more
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was a famous Civil Rights leader, pastor, and humanitarian. He is best known for his peaceful, nonviolent protests and speeches calling for change! This kid-friendly video is filled with facts and information about Martin Luther King Jr. and his life. MLK changed history, and so every January we celebrate … Read more
In 1620 the Mayflower crossed from England to North America. Filled to the brim with passengers, livestock, and supplies, they faced many delays before finally reaching the shores of the New World. The Pilgrims suffered and many of them died to establish a settlement in what is now Massachusetts, but through cooperation with local … Read more
If you live in the United States, you already know that the Fourth of July is celebrated with parades and fireworks every year, but have you ever wondered what the celebration is for? Learn about the origin of this American holiday as well as a little about the Declaration of Independence in this kid-friendly … Read more
The twenty-sixth president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt is famous for his courage and adventurous spirit. He wore many hats during his lifetime: hunter, writer, explorer, soldier, governor, President, and more! Learn more about this famous American President in this kid-friendly video.